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Llanbedr Horseshoe, Black Mountains
The Llanbedr Horseshoe is a classic ridge walk in the Black Mountains, the easternmost hill range in the Brecon Beacons. With over 16 miles in
Chickpea Nettle Burgers
I now have nettle burgers to add to my lexicon of favourite nettle recipes (which also includes nettle pesto, nettle pizza, and nettle spanakopita!). These
Erme Plains, Magical Wild Camping in Dartmoor
Fans of history, solitude, and off piste wild camping will have a field day in The Erme Plains in Dartmoor. All of Dartmoor is rich
My Pick For Dog-Friendly Self-Catering Near Loch Ness
I’ve been really lucky over the last few years to not only take a few stupendous trips to Scotland, but to also have the pleasure
Shenavall Bothy and Ruadh Stac Mor
This trip report details a summer wild camping trip to Shenavall Bothy with a climb up Ruadh Stac Mor, considered one of the most remote
Suilven and Canisp Wild Camping
For insane mountain views and idyllic wild camping, head to Assynt in the Scottish Highlands and plunk yourself in the middle of Glencanisp Forest between
Cafflano Klassic Coffee Maker Review
The Cafflano “Klassic” coffee maker is an all-in-one grind and brew coffee maker with stackable components and travel-friendly features that make it possible to enjoy
Gooseberry and Elderflower Cordial
When I saw this recipe for gooseberry and elderflower cordial in Fiona Beckett’s book How to Drink Without Drinking, I knew I had to try
Elderflower Cordial Cocktail
This elderflower cordial cocktail is affectionately called “the bump start” by me and its friends. Feel free to read the origin story below, a tale
Wild Elderflower Cordial
Wild elderflower cordial is a spring foraging classic, one of my first go-to recipes when the elderflowers start to appear in the hedgerows in May.
Bread Experiments: Turmeric Sourdough with Wild Garlic and Onion Seeds
Something I love about baking bread is the progressive sharing of knowledge that’s required to make a successful loaf. We all start somewhere, and I
Dandelion Jam
Dandelions are proliferous in spring and this dandelion jam recipe is a great way to encapsulate their cheerful yellow petals into a delightful jam. The
