Winter storms can often bring the more interesting things on to the shores of the UK. All manner of weird and wonderful things get washed up, from swordfish, palm seeds from the Caribbean and ambergris or whale vomit! So when you go beach combing you really never know […]
I always try and make the most of the free time I get, and when on a business trip, I also try to get a bit of “outdoor time” in. Recently, whilst setting up Battle Archery North Wales, we happened to be in Bala, right next to a […]
Take your child Supertubing, they will love it. Well that was the idea, but on a rainy October day high in the Welsh hills with 20 tickets in my hand and ready to go, my son decided he didn’t want to do it! So not to waste the […]
Also know as Gorge or Ghyll scrambling, Canyoning can be an adrenaline packed activity. So what is Canyoning? Well let me try and explain the basics… Kitted up in a life jacket, helmet, wetsuit and using ropes in most cases, a guided group attempt to make their way […]
When the first snow appears in the Brecon Beacons, a large crowd of snow-hungry walkers often head to the Storey Arms car park and walk up the very popular route to Pen Y Fan. But if you want a scenic and slightly less crowded walk head west up […]
Shell Island is situated between Barmouth and Llandanwg on the north west coast of Wales and although rarely breaks, when it does it can give nice left and right handers. The island isn’t an island any longer but a campsite which still gets cut off at high tide. […]
Bog snorkelling has become a world famous event with many participants travelling from the far corners of the globe to take part. After watching the 2006 championships, myself, Alastair and Louise all decided to go and take part to see what it was all about. Firstly no, it’s […]
Although it is fairly short, this walk still has a lot to offer. You gain height quickly following a path through an old woodland and once you reach the top you encounter a stunning view. It’s an easy stroll across the top to the trig point and a […]
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