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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 popular...
Staying in the nearby town of Bagnères-de-Luchon while running a writer's retreat, we set aside a day to explore the nearby Pyrenees mountain range. There are lots of hikes to choose from, but we settled on the well-known Lac D oo (Lake d'Oô) trek. An easy but...
The Welsh 3 Peaks is a brilliant hiking challenge that takes in the highest mountains in Wales' main mountain regions: Brecon Beacons, South Snowdonia and North Snowdonia. It's a total walking distance of 17 miles (27.4km) and covers an accent of over 2200 meters....
In this glamping New Forest guide, I'll cover everything you need to know to plan your perfect escape to Hampshire. New Forest is one of the most popular getaway destinations in England. With beautiful forests, roaming ponies, nearby beaches, quaint high streets and...
If you are searching for the best hiking backpacks under £100, then the budget is obviously a consideration. While some backpacks go considerably higher than this in price (fancy an Osprey Aether Pro costing £300), I think £100 is a good budget to work with. For this...
Having the right gear and equipment for your Duke of Edinburgh expedition is going to make all the difference. You want to make sure that every item you carry with you is comfortable and essential so you aren't lugging around extra weight. This DofE kit list -...
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....
London has a lot of Campervan hire companies and makes a great starting point for a caravanning trip in the UK. It's home to London Heathrow airport and has easy access to sights across England, Wales and Scotland (if you don't mind a bit of driving to get there). In...
Planning a fun glamping getaway? This complete glamping packing list will ensure you don't forget anything important. I've also included some suggestions of what food to take glamping to make meal planning easy. I'm a huge fan of glamping because it provides a nice...
Gold DofE residential is something you'll need to do if you want to complete the highest level on the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Your residential will need to be completed alongside volunteering, skills and, of course, your Gold DofE expedition. Other blogs you may find...
This guide is for anyone looking for inspiration for food ideas and meal plans for camping, hiking and expeditions. Whether you're off to a festival or planning a long-distance hiking Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition, your approach to food will be the same. You'll...
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This wild camping Peak District post has everything you need to know about stealth camping in the Peak District National Park. Offering suggestions on the best places to pitch and some top tips. If you are new to wild camping, I'd suggest also reading my...
