What is Wild Camping ? Is it legal ? Is it safe ? All valid questions and here we will answer them with our opinions and knowledge but this doesn’t mean there right or wrong so please do your own research before undertaking a wild camp. In answer to the first question lets start with…
Read MoreDuring the last few weeks we haven’t been out adventuring much as Coben has had a chest infection so we were a bit worried about exposing him to the cold damp days we have had recently. However we were itching to get out and get some earth under our feet and one Sunday we were…
Read MoreWe joined the National Trust when Coben was born as we thought it would be a good investment and would enable us to visit places that aren’t too far away and when time is short, and have facilities such as cafes and toilets on hand, the things that make life with a baby that bit…
Read MoreTrollers Gill near Appletreewick is a magical place with many myths surrounding the it. Upon visiting there is a magical atmosphere and a place the kids and adults will love exploring. Care must be taken around any mine shafts, caves and open water.! One of the folklore tales is the one of a Demon Dog…
Read MoreThe New Year was coming in fast and we hadn’t really discussed if we were going to do anything or not. In the past we have done things a bit different to the parties, don’t get me wrong, I love a good party and seeing friends but for New Years its all a bit much…
Read MoreThe Lake District at any time of year is special but at Christmas it seems to be that bit more special, maybe it is the Autumnal colours on the hills and fells that is still hanging around with that colder air in the atmosphere giving it a feeling of calm and relaxation but in no…
Read MoreSo one thing we mutually agreed on was that when we decided to start a family we wouldn’t change our lifestyle but adapt to it and so far this has worked we still go off on random adventures in the van off grid, on campsites and daytrips and still get a good hike in here…
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