Why not recycle and give bugs a safe home? Here’s how to make a bug hotel in your garden and why you should. A hideaway can be hard for bugs to find in many gardens. Bug hotels are a great way to use up odd scrap materials you might have. Not only are bug hotels …
We love visiting the Lake District and exploring different trails. If you are in the area, there are a couple of fantastic walks from Ambleside to Grasmere. Ambleside is situated at the northern end of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. Beautiful views of the Lake District mountains, including Wansfell Pike and Loughrigg …
We were desperate for a rest, and we love nothing more than spending time outdoors. So we headed to Emlyn’s Coppice for a woodland glamping experience, which was just gorgeous! Here’s our review of Emlyn’s Coppice Sometimes, it is so lovely to get away from the stresses of everyday life. Nestled in the heart of …
Longleat Safari Park is one of our favourite places to visit as a family. We have visited during every season and loved every minute we spent there. Here’s our review of Longleat Safari Park and all you need to know. Are you planning a family trip to Longleat Safari Park and Estate? In this blog …
We are often asked which mountain is harder to climb. Cadair Idris or Snowdon? Both mountains offer unique challenges and rewarding views. It isn’t easy to compare the two, but we will give it a go in this article! Any spare moment we get, we love to hike! In this article, we ask is Cadair …
Australia is the least explored of all inhabited continents and offers so many outdoor activities. Here are 6 family outdoor activities in Australia. The Australian outdoors are spectacular. There’s something for everyone. From high mountains full of wildlife to sandy beaches with stunning ocean views to camping sites that are totally wild. In this article, …
Beach schools give children the opportunity to appreciate many aspects of beaches and the coast which they may not have thought about or even experienced at all. We discuss what beach schools are, their benefits and training. Beach schools follow the same ethos as forest schools; you can learn more about the benefits of forest …
The opportunity to witness lions, tigers, rhinos, and elephants in their natural habitats is a dream requiring excessive money and a lot of luck! We have some fantastic safari parks in the UK to explore instead, so here we discuss Knowsley Safari Park or West Midland Safari Park; which is better? Fortunately, without having to …
Clocaenog Forest is sometimes overlooked in North Wales, with Moel Famau and Loggerheads attracting the crowds. Here’s how to explore the beautiful Clocaenog Forest and why you should visit. Clocaenog Forest is situated in the Mynydd Hiraethog and spans over 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres). Initially established in the 1930s by the Forestry Commission, it is …
So you’re spending more time outdoors. Have you started to wonder what you might do in an emergency? Here are our outdoor and wilderness first aid tips and techniques. Accidents happen, and there are many problems you can find yourself with when having fun outside in the wilderness, for example, cuts and scrapes, insect bites, …