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…
Schengen Visa - Post-Brexit Travel To Germany

Travelling To Germany Post-Brexit: Do You Need A Schengen Visa ?

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This is a sponsored post in collaboration with AXA. My first trip of 2020 was to Germany, and back to my old haunt of Munich. I love Germany. The different beer, the food, the mountains, and their pragmatic, efficient approach to everything. My…
Escape Room London - Lady Chastity's Reserve, Farringdon

Escape Room Review: Lady Chastity’s Reserve, Farringdon

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London has it's fair share of sordid stories from times gone by. Jack The Ripper, the Great Plague, the Great Fire Of London to name but a few. There were also hidden bars, gangs and brothels. My latest escape room adventure played on…
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What To Pack For A Lake District Walking Holiday

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The Lake District is my favourite place in the UK to hike. Situated in the North West of England, and around a 2 hour drive from Manchester, the Lake District is Englands's largest National Park, and second largest in the UK. Filled with…