Safe to say, we’ve got a soft spot for the strange, the muddy, and the magnificently bonkers. And so does resident writer Philip, who reckons nothing says “British culture” quite like chasing dairy and risking a broken ankle for glory. Here are ten interesting British folk traditions that may have […]
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There are few things more Scottish than rain, whisky, and midges – unless you throw wild mushrooms into the mix. In this mist-soaked, occasionally midge-infested account of the West Highland Way, Philip returns to one of Britain’s most iconic trails – and discovers a newfound love for the nation’s favourite […]
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Cambridge might be world-famous for punting, picturesque colleges, and scientific breakthroughs – but when you’re craving adventure, its perfectly manicured streets can feel a little too tame. Luckily, our long-time Cambridge resident Philip has spent years scouting the region, hand-selecting his favourite spots for escaping the city. Here’s his personal […]
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Armed with a borrowed bike, a soft spot for Romantic poets, and a vague hope for wild inspiration, Philip set out to find the legendary Byron’s Pool. What he found instead was a small stretch of muddy riverbank, some sleepy woods, and a confrontation with the gap between literary lore […]
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Suffocated by the indoors, Philip embarked on a multi-day stroll along the Norfolk Coastal Path. With no mountains to climb or valleys to cross, he expected an easy, uneventful journey. Instead, he encountered a challenge of a different kind – one that redefined his perception of adventure, and self. It […]
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Join Philip as he takes us on a journey through history, myth, and the enchanting beauty of the remarkable geoglyphs that paint the landscape, in his guide to the white horses of Wiltshire. Plus, scroll down for an interactive White Horses map! A few summers ago, my brother and I […]
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It’s baffling that you can walk on a beach, casually find a fossil and hold millions of years of history in your hand. Then to realise that you can take that piece of history home with you… No wonder Philip found fossil hunting in Lyme Regis a truly eye-opening and […]
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As a serial bushcraft course attendee, Philip is no stranger to fabricating shelters or gutting animals, and there are an increasing number of people wanting to follow in his footsteps. So why does he think the British bushcraft business booming exactly? A Heart-Faced Hunter The pitch-black shape swoops silently above […]
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On a five day traverse through Dartmoor National Park, Philip poignantly contemplates the right to wild camp in Dartmoor and the wider implications of such simple joys, amid the legal battles to ban free camping in England’s only designated area. Wistman’s Wood in a World of Cloud The moor is […]
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