12 months on and my boots are looking a lot more worn, but still providing heaps of comfort What we tested Salomon Comet 3D Lady GTX Walking Boot £130.50 from Go Outdoors These boots are no longer available, but you can see the full Salomon range at Go Outdoors here. Suitable for multi-day hikes Womens…
With the surprisingly pleasant early spring sun warming my arms, we walked without purpose. A distant lake glimpsed between trees enticed us closer, drawn as always to water as a moth to a flame. Tatton Park is home to the reputedly haunted Old Hall, 1000 acres of Deer park, a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of…
Which of these camping achievements can you proudly (or not so proudly!) claim to have? Take a look at our camping achievement badges below and figure out what kind of camper your are. 1. Battler of the elements You’ve camped on more than one occasion in a gale, snow, high winds and/or torrential downpours…and you…
This is the first time we’ve managed to get down to the NEC for the Caravan, Camping & Motorohome show, and we weren’t disappointed. Read on to see some of our highlights from the 2016 show. Occupying a colossal 5 halls of the NEC, it’s a dream day out for anyone who is remotely interested…
The Gothic architecture of Cholmondeley Castle After a difficult week culminating in devastating family news, I sought solace in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire. Sunday afternoon, bathed in sunlight, the grounds were a delight to photograph, bright and serene in stark contrast to my own grief. I’ve always been a strong believer in…
Camping has come a long way in the last few years, with the quality, variety and the general design of camping gear being better than ever. If like us, you like to camp in comfort and prefer to glam up your camping trips, read on to see our pick of the best glamping gear and…
There’s nothing more magical than waking up in a tent, and hearing the waves gently lapping and sea birds chattering. We’re suckers for coastal camping, and we’ve snuck some of our favourites in, as we round up some of the most spectacular coastal campsites in Wales. 1. Cae Du Campsite, near Tywyn, Wales The location…
Fancy a romantic weekend break with a difference this year? How about a fun family weekend getaway? If you’re looking for relaxation, forget hotel city breaks, glamping is a great way to get closer to nature in true comfort during the colder winter months. Whilst the camping moniker, might be pushing the truth in some…
Right, it’s time to ‘fess up. Despite being a camper for many years, and spending more summer weekends in a tent than at home, I still get it wrong from time to time. From minor inconveniences like forgetting to pack a spare camera battery to the ludicrously stupid, packing of the wrong poles for the…
Another perfect blue sky day at Shell Island The Lowdown Shell IslandLlanbedrGwyneddNorth WalesLL45 2PJ £7.25 per adult£3.00 per child£2 per dog shellisland.co.uk Shell Island does get cut off from the mainland, so be sure to check tide times Shell Island is the UKs biggest campsite, and with a whopping 300 acres of space, you can…
As dedicated tent campers, we weren’t expecting to fall in love with a trailer or motorhome, but fall in love we did at CamperEx 2016. Read on for our highlights of the show. What is CamperEx? CamperEx is a new outdoors show, aimed mainly at the trailer, caravan and motorhome market. It took place this…
Circular walk, Bickerton Hills Start & End Point: Goldford Lane SY14 8LN Distance: approximately 3 miles / 4.8Km Time Taken: approximately 2.5 hours Elevation: 258 metres Uphill: 2/5 Technicality: 0/5 Scenery rating: 3/5 Walk Summary An easy walk with a few muddy and uphill sections taking in the southern tip of the Peckforton hills in Cheshire…