Millions are plunging into Britain’s lakes and rivers for mind and body wellness — but outdated regulations and polluted waters mean swimmers are facing risks they never signed up for, as Tamara discovered firsthand. Last summer, I reunited with my family for a holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria. These […]
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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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Few gifts truly last a lifetime, but for Tamara, a Life National Trust membership turned out to be just that – a golden key to adventure, history, and the unlocking of a deep-rooted love for the outdoors. For most, a 23rd birthday isn’t a major milestone. It’s not the coming-of-age […]
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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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In this candid piece, our writer shares their bold opinions on outdoor adventuring in the UK, and the things they may be a little too wax lyrical about. Agree or not, these insights are sure to spark some lively debate among fellow adventurers. Adventuring in the UK is not all […]
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The UK’s most popular historic site attracts nearly a million visitors each year. But some of those visitors argue that Stonehenge is overrated. Here’s one such account, and the reasons why it falls a little short of expectations. I spent my final year at university living with my Turkish friend […]
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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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With 12 kms of pretty much constant scrambling, the Cuillin Ridge Traverse on the Isle of Skye will be a test for even the most experienced mountaineer – and there’s no guarantee you’ll pass with full marks, as Jenny promptly realised… In early June myself and my boyfriend set out […]
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I’m at the top of a mountain I frequent often, admiring the familiar view that changes subtly with each visit, as the sun crests the horizon. There is a dull golden hue slowly creeping across the landscape like a sepia filter, when he comes near me – a fellow hiker, […]
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A short stroll on the popular Lord Stones Circular walk in the North Yorkshire Moors triggers musings on the surrounding human-impacted landscapes, and what a natural Yorkshire should really look like. There’s something about Sunday strolls. Especially when, like a donkey trudging with a carrot dangling on a stick, there’s […]
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