
Happy 4th Birthday Wales Coast Path
Today marks the 4th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path, the world’s first coastal path to cover an entire country. Launched in May 2012 the long distance walk has grown in popularity attracting 2.8 million visitors in the first year alo...

Magical Bluebell Woods
Bluebell woods, a walker’s paradise. The end of April is our favourite time of the year to take a woodland walk, across the British countryside sleepy deciduous woods are transformed into a hive of colour by a sea of blue f...

Things to do this May bank holiday
Not sure what to this May Bank Holiday weekend? Here are our top recommendations for active days out. We have chosen three locations across the UK, handpicking two great options for each. Rain or shine there is something for everyone. Sh...

Springtime – A Foraging Delight
Foraging for Wild Garlic It is a glorious mid April morning in the Wye Valley, a welcome change from what’s been a rather cool start to Spring. It is a relief to see the warm sunshine stream through the kitchen window, not only can...

Walking For Health
World Health Day 2016 Raising Awareness Of Diabetes Today marks World Health Day, every year it’s aim is to raise awareness of various health issues effecting people around the globe, this year their focus is on diabetes. Diabetes ...

Isle of Man awarded Unesco status
This week saw the Isle of Man deservedly awarded Unesco status, becoming one of 20 new biosphere sites and the first entire jurisdiction to receive the accolade. I first visited the Isle of Man in June 2014, at the time I knew very littl...

How to enjoy the Spring Equinox
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. Charles Dickens, Great Expectations For the Northern Hemisphere today marks the first day of Spring ...

The spectacular landscape of County Kerry
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate St Patricks Day then to feature two Irish walks that highlight the beauty of the majestic Emerald Isle. The Kerry Way and Dingle Way both situated in Southern Ireland are two of the count...

Google Street View maps out the National Trails
Starting this week you will not only be able to experience some of Britain’s best loved national trails by foot but from the comfort of your home thanks to Google’s latest Street View project. The idea behind the scheme is to make these ...

2016 – Year of Adventure
What activity do you think of when you hear the word adventure? Hurling yourself off cliffs with some coasteering pals? Hiking through a wild forest with your tent on your back? Or perhaps just veering off the beaten path when you’...