One gloriously warm weekend in April, the forecast promised two full days of sunshine. It felt too good to waste indoors, so I started searching for walks close to home. I wanted something that felt like a mini adventure without travelling too far, and the idea of a two-day hike with an overnight stop quickly … More Walking the Clarendon Way: A 2-Day Guide from Salisbury to Winchester
I had always wanted to walk the Solent Way, a 60-mile footpath tracing the Hampshire coastline, passing through the New Forest. Most people tackle it in sections, but I wanted to walk it in one go, testing myself and bringing my (willing) partner Alex along for an unforgettable four-day hike. Rather than starting in Milford … More The Solent Way – a long walk home
There’s four little hideaways tucked away in the Hampshire countryside, in the Test Valley, outside Stocksbridge. These gorgeous tree houses by Wild Escapes are each unique with a stunning view of the valley and the Black Chalk Vineyard. We booked ‘The Poppy’, a rustic and upcycled themed cabin. We needed a little get away, that … More A wild escape to the Hampshire countryside
Some of you reading this may already know and some of you may have guessed from a change in my social media posts. But I wanted to share this. The last 6 months has been hard on everyone, the whole world. It’s been challenging, tough, eye opening and brought about change we could never have … More Goodbye Manchester
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