There’s something about this time of year that prompts me to pause and reflect on the previous Twelve months. Whilst I’m not usually one for retrospection, it allows me to remember and appreciate all the things we’ve been able to fit into the year. Looking back, 2016 has faced us with difficulties and sadness, but…
I simply adore the time between Christmas and New Year. I’m lucky enough to have the entire week off, which means free time and the opportunity to go for plenty of walks in the hope of burning off some excess Christmas calories. Today that meant I also got the chance to put some new Heat…
It’s that time of year again, when the sky tries to blind you by firing deadly ice-bullets into your face. Big clumps of wet white stuff accumulate on the ground trapping you indoors. Miniature invisible ice rinks appear without warning, intent on breaking your neck… With strong evidence like this, the only conclusion I can…
What I tested Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP Available in 3 colours: Grape Wine, Cognac and Black £120 Buy them here Product features Full-Grain Waterproof Leather Upper Waterproof Construction Float-Lite™ Midsole and Outsole Rubber Outsole Inserts PU Removable Sockliner The verdict Although they aren’t really meant to be a rugged all-season walking boot, we thought…
We arrive at Hoe Grange on a beautiful bright and clear winters morning Our visit Saturday 17th December – Sunday 18th December From £100 per night 2 night minimum stay Find out more about Hoe Grange Holidays Pod Amenities Full bathroom including a double-sized shower and heated towel rail Double sofa bed Contemporary kitchenette with…
The nominations for the Trespass 2016 blog awards opened earlier this month, and we are delighted to confirm that we got enough nominations to make the final shortlist! We’re In The Final 5 so a huge thanks to everyone who nominated us, but we need to ask for your help one more time – this…
Are you taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch? The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is coming soon, from 28-30 January 2017, and you can be part of the world’s largest wildlife survey! The Big Garden Birdwatch helps the RSPB to build a picture of garden wildlife across the UK. Take part by registering for your…
We love the new direction that Outwell are taking for their 2017 range of family tents. With the focus firmly on bedroom comfort, Outwell are using even more innovative technology in new tents like their Vermont 7SA. The Vermont 7SA is huge – even by our standards – and is a 7 person tent featuring…
We’ve loved the look of Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) for some time, and I must admit to having one (disastrous!) attempt at it myself a couple of years ago. In my defense it was freezing cold, my back injury was at it’s worst and it was in a lake full of mud and pond weed…
The nominations for the Trespass 2016 blog awards are now open, and we’re hoping that this year Camping with Style will be in with a chance of winning in the camping blog category, but we need your nominations to make it happen! If you like the blog, we’d really appreciate you taking a moment to…
Over the last few years there have been a large number of studies (see references at the end of this article) that have highlighted the fact that children now spend a shorter amount of time outdoors and are less connected to the natural world. In contrast, research has also highlighted the many benefits that spending…
Don’t know your Sheet Bend from a Clove Hitch? This post is for you! When we saw the Know Your Knots infographic from PT Winchester we thought it was the perfect guide to share with you. The infographic provides a visual guide to tying knots for just about everything, from survival and fishing through to…