We are utterly delighted to have had one of our recipes featured in the new Camping Cook Book published by Go Outdoors. Inside you’ll find heaps of tasty meal suggestions that are all quick and easy and suitable for camping. Our own recipe is featured on page 4, and it’s for Easy Peasy Breakfast Burrittos….
We’re loving the new data visualisations and league tables of the most popular walking routes in the UK from Ordnance Survey. The new league tables of favourite British routes are compiled from 10 years of routing data from Ordnance Survey’s digital outdoor products, and It’s not too surprising to learn that of the most popular…
Where We Stayed Chapel House Farm Campsite Stonethwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5XG Telephone: 01768 777 256 Visit their website here £6 per night per adult Grass pitches (no EHU pitches available) No open fires No loud noise after 10:30 Accept DofE (discounted rates available) Ignore the postcode, it won’t get you there, use the…
What we tested Orla Kiely A Frame Tent was £100 now £65 Berth: 2 Pitched Size: 320cm x 150cm Pack Size: 82 x 13 x 13cm Hydrostatic Head: 3000mm Design: A Frame Buy it here The verdict I couldn’t quite believe just how tiny the tent was when packed down. It comes in a beautiful,…
There is nothing quite as rejuvenating or relaxing as spending time outdoors – and nothing is as frustrating and time consuming as booking a camping trip online. So says founder of Campsited.com Finán O’Donoghue. He would know, he has first hand experience! A native of Kerry, Ireland, he grew up surrounded by spectacular mountains and…
When I first started camping many years ago, it was with the bare minimum of gear. As the years have progressed (about 14 of them, give or take) my family unit has grown. I’ve developed an achy knee and a preference for not waking up with the ground pressing into my hip. I might not…
We’ve long been fans of bell tents and are head over heels in love with our new 6m Boutique Camping rainbow bell tent. Each time we’ve used it it’s drawn admirers, so we thought we’d feature it here and let you have a look at it. At 6m wide it’s bigger than our previous bell…
This was the first weekend in many months that we’d planned to spend at home, mainly so I could catch up on some feature writing. After working all Saturday morning however, by midday I needed some outdoors time, and so I promptly decided I wanted to go kayaking (not that I’m at all impetuous). Where…
What we tested Bracken Extreme Melange 3 in 1 Womens Jacket from Mountain Warehouse £89.99 Buy it here 3 in 1 jacket Waterproof Breathable Adjustable features What it is What the heck is a 3 in 1 jacket? A 3 in 1 jacket is two smaller coats that can be put together to make a…
Our first proper camping trip of the year for our household, hurrah! Once more we did the magical vanishing trick where we made all our gear vanish into a relatively small vehicle, though we’re now seriously considering adding a roof box so we have a little more room to start refining our camping experience. Our…
What Is It? Outdoor ‘tiny houses’ from Superglamp Cabins sleep up to 4 adults Includes a kitchen, table, storage and en-suite shower room Outdoor space with BBQ area and optional hot tub Can be adapted and built to your specific specification Planning permission not needed What Did We Think? The best way to describe Superglamp,…
There was a time when the mere thought of going tech-free left me feeling panicky. I felt my life was far too interesting and fun to simply keep it all to myself. Looking back of course, part of me was seeking validation and I also had a fear of missing out which lead to me…