Just because the seasons have changed doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Camping in winter, whether in a tent, under a tarp or in a natural shelter can be just as much fun as sleeping out in the warmer seasons. You will learn so much more, enhance your skills and it will feel even…
After the abundance of Summer and Autumn, Winter can seem a little sparse before Spring’s burst of life. But don’t despair, there are some tasty winter forage-ables out there, you just need to know where to look. Some of late Autumn’s easy berries and nuts will still be around, as long as the wildlife haven’t…
Life can get busy. There’s so much to fit in to our everyday. And now we have to prioritise time in nature? But why should we go outside? Without realising it, we can get pulled inside more and more. With work, the commute, family time inside, meals inside, socialising inside. And before you know it,…
So you’ve finally found your perfect sleeping bag. You’ve had some of your best night’s sleep in it. It’s been to great places, you’ve carried it, you’ve thrown it into your hammock without a second thought. But if you don’t care for it, it won’t stay that great for long…..and it will start to smell…
Cooking on a rock over the campfire can give an extra dynamic to your food. It gives an extra level of flavour and gives other options for cooking a variety of foods that you can’t cook directly on the fire. What to consider- Not all rocks are equal. Rocks are formed in different ways and…
We are now well and truly into the summer months and the vegetation all around us seems to be thriving. Amongst the woodland, hedgerows and incredible plant life on your adventures, there are edible delights all around, which makes foraging in summer even more rewarding. It is vital to remember that many plants look similar…
Even the best-laid plans can go wrong. Your Night Navigation tips can end up being out longer than planned and need to find your way home, or back to camp in the dark. Maybe someone get injure, the conditions were tough than expecte or you simply get carry away exploring. Either way, it’s good to…
We’ve all met people who will adamantly say “No way, you won’t get me sleeping outdoors.” Or people who think you’re mad, not only because you sleep outside, but that you actually enjoy it then you should be making it comfy. On delving a little deeper it seems that many people have been put off…
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna & Crataegus laevigata) From the Rosaceae family, the native Hawthorn can be found in hedgerows, woodland and scrubland across the United Kingdom. Growing to 15 metres at maturity this thorny hedgerow tree is easily identifiable. Hawthorn thrives in most solid conditions, but flowers and fruits best in direct sunlight. Due to its…
Sweet Chestnut (Castanae sativa) The Sweet Chestnut is a long lived deciduous giant, found in woodlands across the UK. Known for its edible nuts and solid wood, it is thought that it was the Romans who introduced this iconic tree to our shores. In the same family as both the Oak and the Beech the…
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