As national walking month comes to a close, if you’ve been inspired to pull on your walking boots and get out there, read on for 5 good reasons to use walking poles. The first proper Lake District walk I went on, I headed to my nearest outdoor shop and in a panic, bought a bunch…
Despite having heaps of camping gear, and a tent for every occasion, no matter how much we love camping, we do still sometimes crave an easier weekend break. So when Wendy at Canvas and Clover got in touch and invited us for a stay, we were delighted to accept. Where did we go? Canvas and…
Walk details Route: The Roaches & Lud’s Church circular walk Distance: 11.5 km / 7.14 miles Grade: Easy-moderate Navigation: Easy to follow route Time: 4 to 4.5 hours Summary: A fabulous walk through spectacular scenery steeped in legend. Moderate initial ascent up The Roaches, small slippery steps down to Lud’s Church and a couple of…
Referring to myself as a novice walker doesn’t seem right, as though learning to walk is a recent skill I’m yet to fully master. When it comes to hill walking however (or ‘Munro Bagging’ as it’s known in Scotland), I truly am a novice. We love walking, but we don’t consider ourselves ‘proper’ walkers. Previously…
With the surprisingly pleasant early spring sun warming my arms, we walked without purpose. A distant lake glimpsed between trees enticed us closer, drawn as always to water as a moth to a flame. Tatton Park is home to the reputedly haunted Old Hall, 1000 acres of Deer park, a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of…
The Gothic architecture of Cholmondeley Castle After a difficult week culminating in devastating family news, I sought solace in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire. Sunday afternoon, bathed in sunlight, the grounds were a delight to photograph, bright and serene in stark contrast to my own grief. I’ve always been a strong believer in…
We usually love winter, because it means going on our annual snowboarding holiday, but this year, hitting the slopes wasn’t an option. After working all the way through Christmas and the new year, I needed some down time, so I headed online to see if I could find a mini break that might appeal. Although…
We’re an unconventional family that’s for sure, but we’re bound together by love. Not just soppy, sentimental family love, but a mutual love that we share for the great outdoors, wildlife, snowboarding, exploring, adventure….and anything that get’s us up and active! Relaxing in the Maldives after a dive There’s just the 3 of us in…
On a wet and dull winters day, we headed up to the Peak District for our first walk of the new year…but it didn’t exactly go to plan! Near Peak Cavern, Castleton There are loads of show caves in the area we were in, including Blue John Cavern and Peak Cavern, also known as the…
Circular walk, Bickerton Hills Start & End Point: Goldford Lane SY14 8LN Distance: approximately 3 miles / 4.8Km Time Taken: approximately 2.5 hours Elevation: 258 metres Uphill: 2/5 Technicality: 0/5 Scenery rating: 3/5 Walk Summary An easy walk with a few muddy and uphill sections taking in the southern tip of the Peckforton hills in Cheshire…
Here at Camping With Style, we are big fans of winter walks, and you can see one that we blogged about last winter here. The Canal & River Trust have put together some fantastic articles aimed at helping you get outdoors during the colder winter months. The website is packed full of fabulous ideas for…
Our Stay Woodland Retreats at Fell End Holiday Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria pureleisuregroup.com 16th – 18th October 2015 About Fell End Woodland Retreats In March of this year, we stayed at Fell End Holiday Park in glamping pods and had a fabulous time, so when we found out about their new Forest Retreat Super Pods and…