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13 Essentials for the Perfect Hike
‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing’. Alfred Wainwright Hiking the mountains is a joy, but this can be severely hampered – or even fatal if you don’t have the right gear. Here are my 13 essential items for getting the most out of your hike. See…
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My Favourite Summer Hiking Boots for Wide Feet: Keen Ridge Flex Waterproof Boots Review.
Why I Love Them…. I’m a bit obsessed with hiking boots. I think it’s because I was trained in boot fitting and I just nerd out on them. I wanted a lighter pair of boots for summer and was really happy to discover the Keen Ridge Flex Mid Waterproof boots.…
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Chanonry Point and the Black Isle – The Best Place on the NC500 and in the UK to see Dolphins….
….. If You’re Lucky Chanonry Point is on the east side of the NC500 Tourist Route – just north of Inverness. Although we were not following the road trip, it was with a sense of excitement and anticipation that we decided last minute to stay near Chanonry Point to see…
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Low Cost 7 Day Campervan Road Trip: Scotland
Beautiful Black Isle to the Stunning Highlands Our East to West road trip was really birthed out of avoiding Storm Amy, and actually resulted in the most stunning overview of Scotland, with incredible variety – history, autumn forests, sea views, crashing waterfalls and (elusive) dolphins. So if you hate the…
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How to Choose the Right Campervan or Motorhome: A Complete Guide
How to do your Research and choose your Compromise Are you new to campervanning? Are you dreaming of the open road – but overwhelmed by the choice and don’t know where to start? After 14 years of owning motorhomes and campervans, I have learnt the hard way that you have…
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Is this the top Wildlife Tour in the UK? The ‘Seabirds and Seals’ boat trip Shetland
Ultimate Wildlife Boat Tour Wildlife was our top reason for visiting Shetland. If you love all things seabirds, otters and seals- Shetland is a must. Having done the research, we knew it was rich with fantastic birds and great sealife – and we were hopeful. The pinnacle would have been…
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College Farm Leisure Aire, Cotswolds, UK
Campra Aires, cheap, safe overnight stopovers for campervans and motorhomes in the UK Do you know about Campra Aires? We are relatively new to this fantastic initiative, but love the concept. See bottom of the page for general Campra info. In pursuit of a cheap stop off en-route to Cornwall,…
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‘The Paddock’ Campsite Review: Peaceful Camping in the heart of Rutland.
Peaceful Countryside Camping in the UK If you’re looking for all things nature, with peace and quiet and a gentle pace, The Paddock Rutland Water Camp Site is not to be missed. Situated with views over Rutland Water itself, this family-run campsite is beautiful; calm and peaceful with sunsets to…
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Camping in the Lakes: What to Expect at Castlerigg Farm Campsite
Camping at Castlerigg Farm Campsite: What You Need to Know If you’re looking for a peaceful campsite with stunning views, clean facilities, and easy access to some of the Lake District’s most iconic spots, Castlerigg Farm Campsite should be at the top of your list. Nestled on a hillside just…
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Finding Peace on Iona: A Journey to Scotland’s most Spiritual Isle
Iona- Scotland’s Little Gem The tiny island of Iona packs a punch. Off the coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, it combines a deep spiritual legacy, with stunning turquoise beaches, and white sandy edges. The sheer beauty and history draws people back to visit over and over-us included. The…
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Essential Tips for Choosing the Perfect Campsite: Ultimate Guide
Whether you’re a vanlife newbie or an ‘old hand’, here are your top tips. We love our campervan trips and we have learnt a lot from our (sometimes expensive) mistakes. Children, pets, money and frankly- age, have changed what we choose and how we manage our travels. Research is key…
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Affordable Campervan Stays: Tips to Save Money
The world of campervans and motorhomes is growing; we all love a staycation and the costs of formal Club campsites are becoming increasingly expensive. The good news is that increasingly, there are ways to keep your costs down and still have a safe place to stay without upsetting the locals…
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Discover the Ultimate Campervan Road Trip Adventure; Arran and Mull, Scotland. Part 2
A 10 day itinerary guide to an Inner Hebrides campervan road trip. Breathtaking landscapes. Part 2: Mull Having had an amazing time on Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula, we moved on to Mull itself. Here is an ‘at a glance’ list of our itinerary. See links at the bottom for…
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Discover the Ultimate Campervan Road Trip Adventure: Arran and Mull, Scotland. Part 1
A 10 day itinerary guide to an Inner Hebrides campervan road trip. Breathtaking landscapes. Part one: Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula Do you need help planning your Inner Hebrides Campervan Road Trip and don’t know where to start? Here is a guide, beginning with our route, what to see and…
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Campervan Road Trip, Outer Hebrides, Scotland: Part 3. Resources
Part 3. Campervan Campsites, Overnight Stops, Books and Links This is part three of our Campervan Road Trip itinerary in The Outer Hebrides. See parts one and two for detailed information. To make things easy, I have added 2 tables below, which is our choice of campsites and overnight stays…
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Campervan Road Trip, Outer Hebrides Itinerary, Scotland, Part 2.
Southern Islands. Here is the 2nd part of our 10 day itinerary. See part 1 for the northern islands.
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Campervan Road Trip, Outer Hebrides Itinerary, Scotland, Part 1.
An itinery guide to your Scottish Island Hebrides trip of a lifetime Part 1. Northern Islands Do you need help planning your trip? Here is my 10 day plan to help you out. Set over 3 posts: Northern Islands, Southern Islands and Helpful Links. Planning the Outer Hebrides Road Trip…
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Stunning Views at Kintyre Peninsula Campsite, Scotland.
Port Ban, Kintyre Peninsula, Scotland In March/ April this year, we embarked on a campervan road trip from Arran to Mull in Scotland. We had heard that the Kintyre peninsula on the mainland was beautiful and we wanted to use the campsite as an overnight stop off between the 2…
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Ten Amazing Must See Places in Shetland
Make the most out of your campervan road trip, and add to your itinery If you love wildlife, ancient history, all things Viking and rugged scenery, then Shetland is your top place to visit. We absolutely loved it. When we visited in our campervan, we tried to experience as much…
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Essential kit for the perfect Wild Camp
Wild camping in the UK is not something that should be done lightly , and many mountain rescues are unfortunately often called for the unprepared. This post assumes you have the map-reading knowledge and safety experience to undertake a mountain wild camp. It also assumes that you know where is…
