During a weekend which saw much the UK blanketed in snow, we headed up to Leyland in Lancashire for a weekend break, and found ourselves completely by chance in an area that was almost totally free of snow. Looking back from the top lock, towards Wheelton Boat Yard Lock 59 in Wheelton, one of a…
The rear of the Caretaker’s Cottage Where did we go? Tŷ’r Gofalwr (Caretaker’s Cottage) Llanwrst Conwy Snowdonia Wales Our stay 17th – 20th November 2017 £326 booked through Under the Thatch Need to know The cottage comfortably sleeps 4 in two large double bedrooms Modern downstairs bathroom and large spacious kitchen Wood burning stove in…
A lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island On the same weekend in November that we did the Aber Falls circular walk in North Wales, we also spent an enjoyable day in Angelsey, taking in Newborough Warren Nature Reserve and Llanddwyn Island. Conifer plantation fringing the long stretch of beach at Newborough Warren Newborough Warren is a vast…
What I tested CimAlp Men’s Hoggar Technical Walking Trousers £99.90 Buy them here Technical features 6cm shorter leg version of the Hoggar men’s trousers Unparalleled freedom of movement for maximum protection Half-elastic waistband with adjustable loops, raised at the back for excellent kidney protection Preformed knees for ease of movement Hyper-comfortable stretch Breathable and waterproof…
Circular walk, Aber Falls Start & End Point: Abergwyngregyn, Llanfairfechan LL33 0LP Distance: approximately 4.6 miles / 7.42Km Time Taken: approximately 3 hours Elevation: 320 metres Uphill: 1/5 Technicality: 0/5 Scenery rating: 4/5 Walk Summary This is an easy walk which you could do in about 2.5 hours. You’ll see two spectacular waterfalls, ancient woodland and…
What I tested KEEN Men’s Galleo Waterproof Boots, £139.99 Cognac/Dark Chocolate Available in 3 different colours Buy them here Technical features Dual compound rubber outsole European Made with materials from around the world Full length stability shank Heel locking eyelet Integrated PU heel cushion KEEN.DRY® waterproof breathable membrane Metal eyelets Metatomical EVA footbed Synthetic collar…
What is it? The North Face Men’s Quest Jacket in Black £72.95 Buy it here Jacket features Lightweight Waterproof Lined hood Elasticated cuffs Zipped pockets Adjustable hood Mesh lined The verdict My dad needed a decent waterproof jacket, so when we were given the opportunity, he was the perfect person to test out The North…
We love the colder months and think that winter is one of the most beautiful times of year to get outdoors. Crisp, misty mornings and snow covered mountaintops make for an awe inspiring sight, and the change in seasons also brings a change of wildlife. From robins to deer, there’s plenty to spot whilst you’re…
Where did we stay? Wigwam® Holidays Ribble ValleyMoorgate FarmDinckleyBlackburnLancashireBB6 8AN www.wigwamholidays.com Need to know £75 per cabin per night for 2 people Discount when booking 5 nights or more Arrivals from 3pm departure by 10:30am Cabins all have heating, electricity, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor firepit and outdoor seating Cabins sleep up to 4 people Bedding and…
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What we tested Grizzly Guardian 1.5L Camping Kettle £29.99 Buy it here What did we think? There are two things that we noticed immediately about this kettle, the fact that it’s very light despite having a respectable 1.5l capacity and the design of it’s base. At 308g the kettle is extremely light, making it suitable…
When it comes to walking, Autumn and Winter are the ideal time to head outdoors, so when Winfields Outdoors got in touch with me and asked for my top walking destinations and walking tips, I was happy to help out! Winfields Outdoors spoke to a handful of their favourite outdoor bloggers, and asked us for…