Not everyone has fair shared access to the outdoors. In England and Wales we all have access to less than 4% of the rivers, and the right to roam across a mere 8% of the land. 97% of rivers and 92% of the countryside are off limits to the public, these are critical spaces for…
Whether you enjoy the outdoors on foot, horseback, or bicycle then you are likely to have used public rights of way on your travels. So how do we know where these routes are and how do we find them to plan our adventures? From the last blog ‘Take a hike through history’ we discovered rights…
How do you enjoy getting outside? Walking? Paddling? Horse Riding? Cycling? Have you ever explored a hidden valley or stood on top of any of the summits in the Lake District National Park? Ridden your horse along a rural bridleway or paddled on a lake or river? When you head outdoors you may not think…
This week I received some very exciting news, I’ve been nominated for one of the The Great Outdoors Reader Awards. The Great Outdoors Reader Awards are the UK’s democratic celebration of the best of outdoor culture. From talented authors and tireless campaigners to charming campsites and cosy pubs, the shortlists in these 15 categories represent…
Paddlers’ Code to help people enjoy our waterways responsibly. The Paddlers’ Code is an exciting new guide for canoeists, kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders. The Code has been developed with Natural England and reflects their work with the Countryside Code. It has also been written in partnership with paddlers and a wide range of stakeholders…
Today British Canoeing launched the Paddler’s Code. What is the Paddlers’ Code? The Paddlers’ Code, which has been developed in partnership with a range of stakeholders including Natural England, sets out the sort of things paddlers do to protect our environment. But also to respect other river and canal users and enjoy being on the…
My year as a British Canoeing #ShePaddles Ambassador is coming to an end, what a year it’s been! From meeting other amazing women to gaining some pretty amazing opportunities, let’s have a look back at my year, where it began and what it’s lead to. When I applied for the role of #ShePaddles Ambassador I…
Day 6: Distance: 14.5 miles Map Day 6 began with the most delicious full english breakfast to fuel the last of my walk at The Ship, Sydney devoured her share of my sausage. We collected our belongings together into my pack one last time ready for the long day ahead. This was by far the…
Day 5: Distance: 18.6 miles Accommodation: The Ship Wylam Map The day started with a buffet breakfast, Sydney and I were treated to a table in a snug room all to ourselves as dogs weren’t allowed in the restaurant. After another full English we headed back to our room to pack my bag for the…
Day 4:Twice Brewed to Chollerford Distance: 12.7 miles Accommodation: The George Hotel Map Day 4 began with a superb breakfast at the Twice Brewed Inn, a full English to give me enough fuel for the day. I’d ordered a packed lunch the night before which was ready for me to collect when I checked out,…
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