Fancy wild swimming in the Yorkshire Dales national park? While the Yorkshire Dales may not have as many wild swimming spots as the nearby Lake District, there are still plenty of places for a dip! From amazing waterfall wild swims to spectacular riverside locations, here are 18 wild swimming spots in the Yorkshire Dales national […]
12 Amazing Hiking Books for Outdoor Lovers!
As we sadly cannot hike all the time, here are 12 amazing outdoor books that hikers will love! These walking and hiking books will have your feet itching in no time! From classic hiking books such as Wild by Cheryl Strayed and Into the Void by Joe Simpson to lesser known outdoor books such as […]
7 Reasons why you should explore Scotland in a Campervan!
Thinking about visiting Scotland? Debating whether to travel around Scotland in campervan? Well, here are 7 reasons to convince you why you should explore Scotland in a campervan! There are many reasons why a campervan is a great way to travel around Scotland from waking up next to a loch and being able to cook […]
6 Amazing and Fun Things to do at Loch Garten
There are many incredible things to do in the Cairngorms national park. Active explorers can choose from munro bagging on arctic tundra and Lochside walks to mountain biking and wildlife watching. Culture lovers will love the castles and Jacobite history. Yet no matter what your interests are, you will enjoy a visit to Loch Garten […]
8 Magical Glencoe Instagram Spots
Glencoe is a magical place in the Scottish Highlands. The landscape around Glencoe is instantly recognisable from films such as James Bond’s Skyfall and Harry Potter & the prisoner of Azkaban. It is therefore no wonder that there are many fantastic Instagram spots in Glencoe! Here are the top 8 photo spots in Glencoe and […]
Why November is a great time to visit Death Valley!
Visiting Death Valley in November is a great time to explore this national park! There are many reasons why you should visit Death Valley in November. Whilst summer sees unbelievably hot temperatures, the warm sun in November is much more comfortable and there are fewer crowds! Similarly, whilst November is a time where many places […]
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The Best Hikes in Switzerland in the Summer
There are many incredible hikes in Switzerland. From the famous peaks of the Matterhorn and Eiger to the more gentle paths in the valleys past pretty waterfalls. While winter means that the snow covers many of the hiking trails in Switzerland, the warmer months make hiking in Switzerland in the summer ideal! While it may […]
Everything you need to know about Ilkley Moor
Ilkley moor is a magical and wild place in West Yorkshire, not far from the city of Leeds. Hiking on Ilkley moor is fantastic as there are many paths, things to see on Ilkley Moor and wildlife to spot! The moor inspired the unofficial Yorkshire anthem “on Ilkley Moor baht’at”. Grab your walking shoes or […]
How to find Yorkshire’s secret abandoned mine
Some evenings I like to walk to abandoned mines by myself and get changed into a dress in a creepy engine house… anyone else?! Cononley lead mine is one of Yorkshire’s hidden gems. Located not far from Skipton this was Yorkshire’s most southern lead mine. While Lead mining has been carried out in the Yorkshire […]
Heptonstall – a Secret Pennine Village
“Heptonstall is one of the most historic villages in Yorkshire, beguiling the visitor with its quiet charm.” according to the Visit Calderdale Tourist website. During our visit to Hebden Bridge we walked up to the delightful village of Heptonstall. Plenty of quiet cobbled lanes, sleepy cats, pretty cottages and a romantic church ruin awaited us. […]