Before we start, I shall quote from the Exmoor National Park Facebook page. Leave footprints – NOT litter. Make memories – NOT fires. Take pictures – NOT risks. Bring home smiles – NOT ticks. England, Wales and Scotland (so far). I have collected numerous suggestions for you to use as resources (rescue) if you […]
Grab Bag On our boat we have a grab bag from which nothing can be taken – not a sneaky chocolate bar or battery. If we have to abandon the boat, this bag is literally a life saver. Along this line of thinking comes the All-for-One (and One for All bag). All for One, and One
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Fifteen years ago a dinghy sailing and camping group started with three families who were members of the same yacht club. It met every two years in the Lake District. It is now forty families. It was over a camp fire as the wine boxes and whisky did the rounds that the first glimmering
Organising a group camping trip. How to start? What to take? Where to go.Games Read More »
Right to Roam or Open Access Land. “It is possible to walk on land which includes mountains, moors, heaths and down that are privately owned”. I am quoting the Government Guidelines, because it is important to get this right. It is best not to cross the land of an unwelcoming land owner (or their game
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Traveller Ralf Potts wrote,: “Walk until your day becomes interesting’. Walking with children, your have to make the interesting. If you need inspiration, near and far, have a “recce” below. Above, the River Hamble, Burseldon, Hampshire. (Above) https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/rhcp This blog is spring-board blog for everyone to add their favourites. If you would prefer to start
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PLOTTING How sophisticated or simple is your escapism? One end of the scale being a field next to a remote farm, or, be one of scores in a massive camp site with facilities galore. It gives your family the opportunity to experience the sounds and silences of the nature, if not the wild. The remote controls
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Encouraging children to walk from a young age sets up good habits for later life. How far and how long, of course depends on age, fitness and ‘goodies’. Fit parents will be more likely to encourage children to be fit, and those who are less keen on exercise, will find encouraging everyone off the sofa,
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Forest walks are full of exciting potential . picking up fur cones, building dens, jumping over streams and climbing trees, watching the the different seasons. As the seasons change your choice of walk may change. As the warm summer days become autumnal focus more on tree climbing than playing in streams? “I Spy’ introduces