How The Global Covid-19 Pandemic Lead To Me Discovering A Passion For Open Water Swimming
After months of lockdown and missing swimming, I was craving water so signed up for an open water swim workshop with Uswim, Boundary Water Park Cheshire.
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ACTIVE | 16 Fun Facts You Need To Know Before Hitting The Slopes For The First Time
Are you about to embark on your first ever ski or snowboarding holiday? Perhaps you’re considering a snow holiday for the first time? Read on!
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WALKS | Ever Fancied A Selfie With An Alpaca? Head To Charnwood Forest Alpacas!
My daughter is animal mad, so for Christmas last year I bought her a 90 minute Alpaca walking experience at Charnwood Forest Alpacas in Derbyshire. An hour and a half from home, I thought it would make a great day out for us, so opted for an experience for the 2 of us, which we…
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WELLBEING | A Slow Spring Adventure 5th – 7th April 2019, Book Your Place Now!
A Slow Spring Adventure hosted by Chelsea from Loving Life in Wellies, takes place Friday 5th – Sunday 7th April 2019. Read on to find out more! What is it? Run by Chelsea from Loving Life in Wellies, this event promises a relaxed and informal nature fuelled weekend set in the hidden gem of North…
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WELLBEING | A Group Meditation & Walk In Manchester With Wild Awake Mindfulness
I wanted to start the new year as I meant to continue, so I booked a Mindfulness in nature walk run by Wild Awake Mindfulness which took place at Chorlton Water Park on Saturday 12th January 2019. I paid £8 for a 2 hour woodland walk which included 2 guided meditations. Read on to find…
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WALKING | A Christmas Walk At Brereton Heath Nature Reserve, Cheshire
Circular walk Start & End Point: Brereton Heath Nature Reserve, Cheshire, CW12 4SU Distance: 1.6 miles / 2.6Km Time Taken: approximately 45 minutes Elevation: n/a Uphill: 0/5 Technicality: 0/5 Scenery rating: 2/5 Walk Summary This is a short and easy flat walk, with no need to plan your route in advance. Good parking, toilet and…
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OUTDOORS | Highlights From 2018 – A Year Of Change, Turmoil & Growth
At this time of year I tend to take a look backwards in order to remind myself of all the positive experiences I’ve had, before pondering and setting intentions for the coming year. Here are some of my highlights from 2018. I’ve never been one for new year’s resolutions, but I like to think I’m…
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ACTIVE | 5 Of The Things I Love To Do To Stay Active
As a proud member of the Decathlon blogger community I love the brand’s core belief that sports should be inclusive and for all body types. As a larger lady who is also active, the perception that only skinny people or those with a classically athletic build can be fit is endlessly frustrating. Brands that don’t…
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ACTIVE | 10 Top Ski Runs in Europe
If the winter Olympics has got you longing for the slopes and you’re thinking of getting in a holiday before the end of the season, read on as we reveal some of the best runs in Europe. Have you skied or snowboarded on any them? Europe is home to giant peaks and vast mountain ranges…
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ACTIVE | Start The Year With Something New! Our First SUP Lesson With EXE Adventures
We’d never been stand-up paddle boarding before but had always wanted to, mainly because we fancied something a little less strenuous than surfing! Named after the river, Exe Adventures, the adventure specialists are South Devon’s top mobile adventure and training centre established and managed by incredible tutor Sam. They pick up parties, or individuals from…
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WALKING | A Short 5.76Km Canal Side Walk from Wheelock to Malkins Bank, Cheshire
Circular walk Start & End Point: Wheelock, Cheshire, CW11 3RD Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.76Km Time Taken: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes Elevation: n/a Uphill: 0/5 Technicality: 0/5 Scenery rating: 2/5 Walk Summary This is an easy flat walk along the Trent & Mersey canal towpath, walking from Wheelock past Malkins Bank and then back…
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OUTDOORS | 12 Big Moments From 2017 – A Year Of Heartache, Hope & Happiness
2017 has proved to be another amazing year, but one that came very close to ending in tradegy after my mum was left fighting for her life. With a long term relationship ending, and a new one beginning, it’s been a year of change, but of positive change. I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors…
