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…
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’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…
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…
We love to travel and see distant shores, but whenever possible we like to explore what’s right here on our doorstep in the UK. For many, choosing a holiday or mini-break here in the UK is more popular than ever, and staycations are increasingly popular, becoming the savvy way to enjoy a break. Over the…
Like the town of Glastonbury, Whitby is a place that holds a special fascination for me. It could be the old hippy in me, but It always feels like there is a special vibe there. We don’t get up there too often, but we recently spent a long weekend with friends during the biannual Whitby…
Those clever folks at Ordnance Survey have just announced the release of The Great British Colouring Map. Read on to find out more and see how you can win yourself a copy! Released to coincide with their 225th anniversary, the continued popularity of adult colouring books is largely attributed to their association with mindfulness, and…
We think the Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 4 is the perfect weekend camping tent that’s fast and easy to put up by one person and offers spacious standing-height accommodation. Read on for our full review. What is it? Therm-a-rest Tranquility 4 tent Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical features Freestanding tent, 4 or 6 man versions available…
A survey of 1,000 campers and caravanners by CORGI HomePlan revealed that many campers are taking risks they would not take at home when it comes to their use of gas cookers, barbecues and heaters. All of these items can emit deadly carbon monoxide, even when flames are extinguished. Take a look at some of…
The summer camping season may be well and truly over, but we’ve teamed up with Outdoor World Direct to put a smile back on your face, and help you find your camping keen for next year! In our latest competition we’re giving you the chance to win a fantastic Vango Padstow 500 2016 family tent plus…
Mr CWS arrives and we set off on our adventure straight from work on Friday evening, arriving at Llyn Gwynant campsite in Snowdonia around 8:30pm. The moon is almost full and we head to where the Outdoor Bloggers group are camped. I can just make out the imposing shapes of steep hills all around us,…
Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Mpow 2 in 1 Clip on Smartphone Lens Stockists Check Price On Amazon.co.uk Technical details of Lens 10X Macro Lens 0.6X Professional Wide Angle High Definition Lens 37mm Thread Widely compatible with most iOS and Android smartphones If there’s one thing I love more than camping, it’s…