A Few Days in the Southern Lakes
Four days, two wonderful bike rides, quiet country lanes, beautiful scenery and the freedom of exploring in Matilda. Join me as I discover a quieter corner of the Lake District. ππ΄ββοΈπΏ
Meathop Fell Club Campsite, Cumbria
A peaceful campsite, friendly wardens, excellent cycling from the gate and a lovely pub just a short walk away. Meathop Fell proved to be the perfect base for exploring the Southern Lakes. ππΏ
Appreciating the Everyday
We spend so much time thinking about whatβs next that we can forget to notice whatβs already here. Sometimes the richest moments are right in front of us.
The Courage to Press Publish
I nearly didnβt press Publish on my first post. Eight months and more than a hundred posts later, Iβve learnt that courage doesnβt always mean making a huge life change. Sometimes it simply means starting before you feel ready.
Talacre: Dunes, Lighthouse and a Tiny Yellow Spade
A summer walk from Gronant through the dunes to Talacre beach, filled with wildflowers, birdlife, fragments of local history and one very important archaeological discovery.
An Encyclopedia and Travel Guide in My Pocket ππ±
For nearly three months, AI became part of our life on the road β helping with routes, campsites, translations, blog posts, SIM cards, warning lights and all the little questions that appear when you travel Europe in a motorhome.
Back from Peru, 2003 β My First Blog Before Blogs Were a Thing π΅πͺ
A rediscovered piece from my first ever travel write-up, written after returning from Peru. The Inca Trail, the Andes on horseback, freezing nights, thin air, and the first real glimpse of what adventure could mean.
The Grace of a Quiet Day
Some days ask us to slow down. A quiet reflection on rest, kindness, and choosing the gentler path when the mountain feels too big.
A Week in Pictures: Green Bins, Golf and Big Climbs
A few snapshots from a week spent mostly outdoors β tidying the garden, noticing wildlife on the golf course, and enjoying big skies on the road to Llyn Brenig.
Four Weeks Home: The Adventure Has Changed Shape
Four weeks after coming home, life has found its rhythm again β in the garden, on the golf course, out on the bike, walking in the mountains, and enjoying the ordinary weeks that make up a good life.
Pembrokeshire - St Davids - Celtic Camping π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
A relaxed, spacious campsite near the Pembrokeshire coast, with open fields, simple facilities and easy access to the Coast Path. We walked into St Davids and caught the bus back β a brilliant way to enjoy this beautiful stretch of coastline.
RHS Harlow Carr
RHS Harlow Carr is a lovely garden and we enjoyed our visit. Living close to Bodnant Garden, it was hard not to compare the two, but Harlow Carr still made for a pleasant day out with plenty of colour and inspiration..