Having manoeuvred carefully down a steep muddy hill, we eventually reached the beach. It was secluded. Rocks jutted out from the sand in the foreground, and beyond, the waves swept onto the shore, and the grey hazy smudge of sky blended into the horizon. Taking my eyes off the treacherous footpath momentarily to enjoy the... Continue Reading →
Rock climbing in the Peak District
Precariously placing all my bodyweight on my right toes against a tiny indent in the rock face, I leapt up in a bid to reach a section of rock which may or may not provide a nice grip for my right hand. It turned out to be the latter. My toes slipped during the dynamic... Continue Reading →
Hiking in the Brecon Beacons
The cold wind hit my cheeks making them rosy red. We could see across the Brecon Beacons; green hills rolled in front of us, while small settlements dotted the horizon with white and grey specks. In the far distance a lake could just about be made out. Its dull blue blended in with the sky.... Continue Reading →
Hiking, Nature Swimming and Fishing in Scotland
I woke up in a comfy double bed to the sound of rain pattering down onto the sky-light. Taking a deep breath I stretched my arms above my head. A cooked Scottish breakfast was waiting for me downstairs. Runny yellow egg yolks spilled out onto patty cakes, crispy black pudding was placed next to lean... Continue Reading →
The Secret to Wild Camping
So what exactly does wild camping mean? The definition of wild camping varies for different people. At its crux wild camping is when you pitch up your tent somewhere vaguely remote with no running water or toilet facilities. In some countries this is a totally normal and legal activity. For example, in Montana USA, folk wild camp almost... Continue Reading →
Nature V Man
I was walking along as one does when I came across this.... This tree appears to have engulfed a metal gate. Has anyone else seen nature take over infrastructure before? Or does anyone know how this has happened? I was amazed, I had to take a picture and share it...