When out on a frosty hike in December, there’s always the dilemma of choosing which yummy nibbles to pack. Well, I’m going to share a super delicious German Christmas biscuit recipe with you that will make for a gorgeous treat on a festive hike. And as far as I know, not many people in the UK even know about these biscuits, so you’ll […]
Outdoorsy DIY stocking filler ideas
So you’ve sorted your Christmas presents — or maybe you haven’t (gulp!) — but now it’s time to think about some fun stocking fillers for parents, siblings, partners… Well there’s nothing like getting into the Christmas spirit than by doing a bit of craft, so here are a few DIY Christmas craft ideas for you to get stuck into… […]
How to shoot great autumnal photos
This has probably been the most beautiful autumn I can remember for a long time. Every time I step out the front door, I’m just knocked breathless by the stunning array of colours. And although it’s lush simply enjoying it with our own eyes, this is an autumn we’ll want to capture and remember for a […]
5 easy steps to a cool DIY map desk
Looking for somewhere to store all your OS maps, yet keep them easily accessible? Well why not glue them to your desk? It’s not as ridiculous as it sounds, I promise! Being one who blogs and writes about the great outdoors, I’m constantly looking for inspiration for planning where I’m next going to climb a mountain, […]
Running: Great gear for keeping you visible
Choosing the right running gear for the darker months of the year can be tricky… On the one hand you want to avoid danger, but you also don’t want to look like a luminous traffic cone running down the road. So how do you stay safe and retain the cool factor? Out on my usual route the other evening, I realised […]
Foraging: How to make your own sloe gin
The best sloe gin recipes always start with an adventure. Of course you could just pop to the shop and buy some, but there’s nothing like a day out in the wild fighting brambles, getting stuck in the mud and hunting for your own sloes, then coming home to experiment with making your own tipple. Sloes grow on […]