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Sep 7, 2020
1 min

Exped Adventurer 2020

Back in the depths of lockdown 1.0, I entered a competition from Trek and Mountain magazine to win some top notch outdoor gear and be the...

How to look after nature while exploring it

Laura

Jul 2, 2020
1 min

How to look after nature while exploring it

Hiking and spending time in nature is a sure fire way to feel connected to our planet. It's where we are reminded we are part of nature, ...

Limestone Way Day 4 - Tissington to Rocester (the FINISH!)

Laura

Jun 28, 2020
3 min

Limestone Way Day 4 - Tissington to Rocester (the FINISH!)

11 miles Today was the FINAL day of the Limestone Way! As we set off from Tissington, it was hard to believe that we'd walked all the way...

Limestone Way Day 3 - Winster to Tissington

Laura

Jun 28, 2020
2 min

Limestone Way Day 3 - Winster to Tissington

12 miles Today was HOT. We got going pretty early, leaving one car at Tissington before driving on to where we left off the previous day ...

Limestone Way Day 2 - Taddington to Winster

Laura

Jun 25, 2020
3 min

Limestone Way Day 2 - Taddington to Winster

14 miles Day two of the Limestone Way! We set off bright and early to park just outside Taddington, in a lay-by we'd identified on the ma...

Limestone Way Day 1 - Castleton to Taddington

Laura

Jun 21, 2020
2 min

Limestone Way Day 1 - Castleton to Taddington

10.5 miles Day one on the Limestone Way, and we set off to the start point in Castleton. Castleton is a beautiful town that you might ent...

Laura

Jun 21, 2020
2 min

Hiking the Limestone Way

This week was a very exciting week in lockdown, as we (me and the fam), hiked the Limestone Way through the gorgeous Peak District. The L...

Laura

Jun 11, 2020
5 min

6 walks you can do from London

Think living in London means you can't go on beautiful walks and explore the outdoors? Think again! All of these walks are local to the c...

The Manx Parish Walk: speed walking, sore buttocks and a distinct lack of cats with no tails

Laura

Jun 6, 2020
6 min

The Manx Parish Walk: speed walking, sore buttocks and a distinct lack of cats with no tails

My friend Sam and I took on the challenge of the Manx Parish Walk. The rules are simple – walk around the whole island in 24 hours.

Climbing Mount Toubkal: headaches, midget gems and feeling on top of the world

Laura

Jun 5, 2020
7 min

Climbing Mount Toubkal: headaches, midget gems and feeling on top of the world

I was super excited at the prospect of climbing Mount Toubkal, as it would be the highest I’d ever been.

Laura

Jun 1, 2020
5 min

Exploring close to home

Exploring the outdoors makes you feel good - and you don't have to venture far away to feel the benefits.

Laura

May 29, 2020
2 min

Planning a walk from your front door

Feeling inspired to get outside and explore your local area on a walk? Follow these five simple steps to get you out of the door.

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