The Best Pubs In The Lake District

The Best Pubs In The Lake District

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The Lake District is home to some of the best ales and best pubs across the the UK. As well as breathtaking landscapes, charming villages, and endless walking trails, few things beat a post-hike pint or a hearty meal at a traditional pub. There…
Lake District Scenic Views

A 7 Day Lake District Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Lakes

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The Lake District, with its emerald valleys, rolling fells, and iconic lakes, is a must-visit UK destination for lovers of dramatic landscapes and scenic walks. It's a place I've visited every year since I was 1. If you're planning your…
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Taking The Sleeper Train From London To Cornwall – Is It Worth It?

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As many of you will know, I've been visiting one of my favourite places in the UK - Perranporth - every year since I was about 8 years old. It holds a special place in my heart. What doesn't hold a special place in my heart, however, is the…
Walking the Malvern Hills - Simon Heyes and friends

Hiking the Malvern Hills: A Ridge Walk with Epic Views

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Distance: Approx. 10 miles (16 km) Duration: 4.5 hours (good pace with snack/photo/pub stops) Route type: Circular ridge walk Start/End point: Great Malvern train station Visiting the Malvern Hills has been on my walking bucket list ever…
Perranporth to Goonhavern Saints Trail - Walking route

Perranporth Saints Trail: A Circular Walking Route

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The newest section of the Perranporth Saints Trail went live earlier this month (April 2023), with Perranporth now being connected to Cocks village using the old dismantled railway. The Cocks village to Goonhavern section of the trail was…
Best Hiking Brands

Some Of The Best Hiking Brands To Look Out For

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This is a sponsored post, created in collaboration with Heinnie Haynes. Now more than ever, the surge in hiking & walking around the UK is phenomenal and it's set to continue. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have found…
Coastal Walking In Dorset

5 Of The Best Outdoor Activities In Dorset

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This is a sponsored post, created in collaboration with Lyme Bay Holidays. If your idea of a holiday is strapping on some walking boots and heading up a mountain, or perhaps taking to the seas with a fishing rod in tow, then Lyme Bay Holidays…
Wild camping in the Lake District - Place Fell

9 Of The Best Wild Camping Spots In The UK

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This top wild camping locations post was written during lockdown in COVID times, and may be updated from time to time to reflect up to date information.  If you're looking for the UK's best places for wild camping, you've come to the right…
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Reflections On Travel & Life From The Coronavirus Pandemic

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Have you ever read the Alchemist? It tells the magical story of an Andalusian shepherd boy called Santiago, who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure, following his dreams and life's path, and to find what he's searching for right…
Camping At Home - Best Garden Tents

6 Of The Best Tents For Garden Camping

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You've seen the trends splashed all over Facebook and Instagram. Parents digging out their old tents, and having a microadventure at home by camping in the garden. But what if you don't have a tent, or don't trust that old mothballed tent…