Our first date, over 30 years ago, was a walk up the hills above Osmotherley in North Yorkshire. The hedges were full of sloes and elderberries, so we ended up foraging. Our second date was pricking the sloes for sloe gin and stripping the elderberries for wine making. That was the start of our outdoor adventures together.
This blog has come about because we are both interested in nature and want to share our experiences of beautiful routes, stunning places and knowledge of wildlife.
Whether we are walking, trail running or wild swimming we do it at a steady pace, appreciating the wildlife around us. We do not go in for long distance challenges, just activities that anyone with reasonable fitness should be able to do.
Our articles include some of the wildlife we have seen on the route, so that you know what to look out for and when. The "what to look out for boards" will be updated as we repeat routes. We would love it if people who follow our routes share their sightings with us via our instagram feed.
Enjoy reading.
Birdwatching Walk in Bali
It took a bit of finding, but I finally managed to get past the sponsored post advertising the Bird Park and Safari Park and found details of a birdwatching walk in Bali, organised by Bali Bird Walk. The website promises enthusiastic walk leadership from Su, and she certainly didn’t disappoint – this trip was one…
A Stopover in Dubai
I think I am a Northern Lass at heart. I love the rythmn of the seasons, the feel of wet grass beneath my feet, frosty air, a good sea breeze and the perfection of the occasional sunny day. When I read about places in books it is descriptions of The Orkneys and Shetland that excite…
Gameshope to Carrifran Woodland Walk
When a friend asked me if I would like her extra ticket for a guided walk as part of Golden Eagle Festival at Moffat, naturally I jumped at the chance. The walk was to be led by a ranger from the Borders Forest Trust taking us through the “heart of eagle country from Gameshope to…
Borders Abbey Way: Ashkirk to Jedburgh
Day 3 started out as a drizzly morning, but neither Teddy or I are put off by a bit of rain or mud, so we were very cheerful as we got off the bus at Ashkirk and picked up the route, knowing that we were over half way. You can read up on day 1…
Borders Abbey Way: Melrose to Ashkirk
After a very long first day (read about it here), we started day 2 of the Borders Abbey Way: Melrose to Ashkirk with an extended and exceptionally good “full Scottish” breakfast when I had a good catch up with the B&B owner, Lorna. First stop was for a photo where we popped in for a…
Borders Abbey Way: Kelso to Melrose
The challenge of a long distance walk has been luring me for sometime, so when I asked my bestie if she fancied walk-running the Borders Abbey Way, I was delighted (but not surprised) when she said “yes.” The Borders Abbey Way is a 62 mile circular walk and most itineraries suggest that you walk it…
Berwickshire Coastal Path: Burnmouth to Berwick
The sun finally shone in what has been a damp and cloudy winter and spring and so we set off to walk another section of the Berwickshire Coastal Path. Having previously walked between St Abbs and Eyemouth, we were now up for a slightly longer challenge. We took the bus from Berwick Upon Tweed over…
Walk in Malaga City
We have been enjoying walks in Malaga City almost every February/March since 2016 and have explored many routes around the city and along the approximately 10km of promenade that extends along the coast both east and west of the city centre. This walk in Malaga City is a short circular walk of approximately 5km that…
The Lairig Ghru Walk
Sometimes the stars align and you can’t miss the opportunity for an outdoor adventure. This was the case this September when I tackled The Lairig Ghru walk with a wonderful new companion, Caron Gaisford. We had met virtually last year via Explorers Connect and had been planning this adventure for over a year online. For…
