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A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of talking to Dave Lloyd who volunteers as a Search Technician, Team Leader, Navigation Lead, Lowland Rescue First Responder and member of the water rescue team with Dorset Search and Rescue. Dave tells us how to stay safe while exploring. These helpful tips can be used throughout the UK too :)    "Staying Safe Outdoors in Dorset   Dorset is a stunning county and we are blessed to live and work here. We have a huge variety of countryside from the North Dorset Chalk Downs, through the rare heathland that sits on ancient...

Craving for the hills “There is something primal about cooking in the outdoors.” My name is Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie. I’m an outdoor cook and can often be found creating restaurant style dishes, in my local Lake District mountains, on minimal equipment. Creating different variants of food has been a lifelong passion after being introduced to it via my Grandma. Despite having never trained it has become a mainstay of my life with skills being honed during many years working in the hospitality sector, studying cookbooks and practising at home. When a new craving for a...

I'm a regular hiker/ wild camper/ YouTuber / Instagram poster (admittedly recently started).   My story begins with Covid 19 and the beginning of the lockdown. I have a very stressful job in engineering management and never give myself timeout to reset the mind (or exercise the body lol).   Anyway, like many people, I used the initial uncertain times at the beginning of lockdown to get myself out there walking with the family every day. This was the first real "Mind reset" that I have had in years! Within a few days of regular walks I began to feel like a much more chilled out version...

Why do I hike and wild camp?   My main focus of hiking and wild camping, was to escape the everyday rush of life.   I never really grasped how much I relied on the great outdoors, until the UK came tumbling into lockdown.  Luckily for me, I have some fantastic friends who I do share and enjoy the outdoors with, they were certainly a pick me up at the correct time.   Hiking and wild camping for me, allows me to enjoy the solitude and the open footpaths that lie within our countryside, whilst respecting the landowner's property. One path...

    Why I walk?   I walk to get away from the everyday little stresses and worries and enjoy either walking on my own or with friends. I love the beauty of what nature can deliver and seeing places that we don’t get chance to see everyday.    I first started walking a few years ago. I did little walks whether around a lake or towards a cave or along the beach. I then decided I wanted to do more, so after some research I found Hadrian’s Wall which is 84 Miles. With little experience for a big hike,...