Posted on 31 January 2013. Tags: Camping, Norfolk, winter
In this article, I head to Norfolk to experience spending a night under canvas in the depths of winter! An edited version of this article first appeared in the February Issue of Countryside magazine. “It’s the evening rush hour and we’re nudging along in traffic on the M11, listening to the weather forecast. The presenter [...]
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Posted on 18 June 2012. Tags: food
Love eating al fresco? Then here are my top tips for planning a memorable picnic
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Posted on 30 April 2012. Tags: Camping, food
Sometimes on Fresh Air Fix, I come across places to stay that are just a little bit special. Places that are a bit different, and enhance your connection with the great outdoors in some way (yes I’m getting a bit hippy now…).
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Posted on 12 April 2012. Tags: Camping
This week, Tim LO from Loving Outdoors gives his verdict on the best tents for every kind of camper.
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Posted on 22 March 2012. Tags: inspiration
Life too busy for scaling peaks and crossing oceans? Well there’s always time for a microadventure. Alastair Humphreys, professional adventurer (yes that job title really does exist!), author and photographer, shows us how it’s done.
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Posted in Camping, Hills & mountains, Latest features, Walking
Posted on 02 February 2012. Tags: Camping, food
Martin Dorey, surfer, writer and author of ‘The Campervan Cookbook’ shares his tips for cooking gourmet meals on four wheels.
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Posted on 22 December 2011. Tags: bushcraft, Camping, foraging
Meet Nick Weston, author of The Tree house Diaries, who told me about his 6 months living off the land in the Sussex countryside…
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Posted in Camping, Eco, Get your hands dirty, Hills & mountains, Latest features
Posted on 19 December 2011. Tags: Camping, outdoor equipment, Walking, weather
Is your jacket absorbing water or your tent sprung a leak over the summer? Now is the prefect time to catch up on repairs and save yourself some cash at the same time. No need to splash out on new expensive kit (unless of course you want to!) when a few repair tips will easily [...]
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Posted in Camping, Hills & mountains, Latest features, Walking
Posted on 24 October 2011. Tags: Camping, winter
If you’re out in the garden at this time of year, or even brave enough for a spot of camping, then it’s much more cheerful with a roaring campfire to warm your cockles.
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Posted in Camping, Eco, Get your hands dirty, Hills & mountains
Posted on 15 September 2011. Tags: Camping, careers, eco, Yorkshire
We’re back with the next installment in a new series of posts, championing individuals and small businesses who are doing their bit to encourage people to reconnect with the great outdoors. This week I’m chatting to inspiring couple Sam and Beth Hardwick, who are working hard to create an entirely new kind of environmentally sustainable [...]
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Posted in Camping, Hills & mountains, Meet... The Bivouac, Outdoor careers
Posted on 10 June 2011. Tags: Camping, family
Forget buying your dad another set of tools he doesn’t need. What about spending some quality time outdoors this Father’s Day, having a go at fishing, golfing, surfing, shooting, or just enjoying a pint in an old country pub garden?
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Posted on 27 May 2011. Tags: Britain, budget, tourism
According to a study of 5000 Britons conducted by Travelodge, over a third (35%) will holiday in the UK only this summer.
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Posted on 21 April 2011. Tags: Camping, family, kids
Planning some camping with the kids? Or nephews, nieces, godsons, goddaughters… well you get the picture. This guest post from the good folk at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, will help you get to grips with finding the perfect tent, no matter many little pairs of feet there are!
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Posted on 07 April 2011. Tags: Camping, Offers, Team FAF, Walking
We’ve got one more bite at the cherry for you, with ANOTHER online discount code for this weekend.
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Posted in Camping, Editor's blog, Hills & mountains, Walking