This guide was put together to help visitors find campsites near Pen Y Fan. Most of them are likely to be hikers looking to scale the Brecon Beacon's most famous mountain. Pen Y Fan is the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons at 886 metres (2,907 ft). It's a...
Gearing up for your DofE Gold expedition can be a daunting task. This guide was put together to help you! We draw on the experience of those who have passed. Find out what tips and ideas they have to help you prepare for your own Duke of Edinburgh Gold expedition....
This guide is for anyone looking for inspiration for their expedition food plan. I've covered all meals as well as ideas for dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. I originally wrote this guide for anyone doing their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)...
Before you read this wild camping Peak District post, make sure you read my more general wild camping UK guide first. Here you will find a broader overview on areas like what kit to take, going to the toilet and best practices. The Peak District is a...
Before you launch into this wild camping Lake District guide, check out my more general wild camping UK guide. Here you will find a broader overview of gear to take, how to go to the toilet in nature and best practices. The lake District is my absolute...
I'm known by my mates for knowing all the best activities and games to keep us entertained when camping....so here are a few of my favourites! The games are split into 2 sections: adult campfire games and adult camping games. The campfire games are designed to be...
Wild camping in a bivvy bag (also sometimes called a bivi bag, bivvy or bivouac) is my favourite activity on a sunny evening. It's quick, requires little planning and really gets you close to nature. It's also great for multi-day adventures as the gear you need is...
Before reading this wild camping Snowdonia blog, head to this wild camping UK page. This will give you a broader overview on best practice, gear and going to the toilet in nature. As for wild camping in Snowdonia... Snowdonia holds some of the UK's most beautiful and...
When you hike 1000km you become a bit obsessed with your backpack and packing skills. By the end of Hiking the Israel National Trail, I'd made all the classic errors while working out how best to pack to save time and strain on my body. Here are my top tips on how to...