I do want to lavish praise upon the magnificent Shark with Steve Backshall, but you’ll first have to be patient, I’m afraid. It’s a challenging time to be a fan of the natural world. There’s so much majesty in the world unseen by my eyes, which would be exhilarating, did I not fear much of... Continue Reading →
Exploring Scafell Pike – wild camping with this Lake District giant
Scafell Pike Towering 978m above sea level, Scafell Pike is the UK’s tallest point, making summiting this enjoyable ascent an immense achievement. Gifted to the National Trust as a WWI memorial for conservation, there’s plenty of room for exploration! Several routes ascend to Scafell Pike, the most popular stretching 5.7 miles into the clouds. Despite... Continue Reading →
The March of the Midges
An impossibly vast carpet of blue melted into the distant horizon, the cloudless sky bleeding almost imperceptibly into the water. From here, the sea appeared everything that was. Coated by a shimmering sheen, the waves had journeyed thousands of unbroken miles to visit the cliff face, which stood quaking at the land’s end. Now glistening,... Continue Reading →
Tented wild camping in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides – how to explore
Why wild camping? If you’re wondering, why wild camping? In a tent? Stay tuned – I promise it redeems itself. As with mainland Scotland, the Outer Hebrides permit wild camping anywhere you might desire (that’s not private or specifically excluded). This generates fantastic opportunities for a truly unforgettable holiday! In the volatile wilderness of the... Continue Reading →
Outings around Brighton and the South Downs – exploring Ditchling Beacon and Birling Gap
With lockdown extending into indefinite dreariness, I wanted to reminisce over a trip I enjoyed to Brighton last year. Personally, I am of the belief that, whilst the city does have much to offer, the surrounding countryside and South Downs are an underappreciated gem. My outing swept me away for a mid-week, during a brisk... Continue Reading →