I’m always looking for an interesting day out, and so decided to fit in another outing on the way back from our Peak District mini break. We called in at Hardwick Hall, our second National Trust visit after Longshaw, and had a fantastic time. It had all the […]
Our second outing of our mini break was a stroll around Ladybower reservoir. Our B&B was just a few minutes drive away so it seemed like the perfect place for an easy walk. Finn had decided not to sleep so we needed some fresh air, but didn’t feel […]
Last week we headed to the Peak District for a few days. It was kind of a mini honeymoon, but also just because we fancied a break after all the wedding craziness. Despite some unfavorable forecasts, it didn’t rain. I was secretly hoping I’d be able to dress […]
2015 has been a life changing year for me. On 5th January I became a mother and nothing could have prepared me for what would follow. I wasn’t naive enough to think that everything would carry on as before, however I was determined that Luke and I would continue […]
It had been so long since we’d been for a proper walk that I was desperate to get out. We tried a few times to make it to the Peak District, but life (and Christmas and the weather) seemed determined to stop us heading outdoors. We finally made […]
We fancied a lazy Sunday afternoon stroll whilst we were in the Peak District a couple of weeks ago, so headed to Carsington Water. We left the baby carrier behind as the paths around the reservoir are pushchair friendly. We parked in the Sheepwash car park (DE4 4DD) […]
Despite the dismal weather on our last camping trip, we were still keen to get out and walk whenever possible. For our first proper walk with the baby we headed north up the A515 to Buxton Country Park. The site is also the home of Poole’s Cavern (and Go […]
All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us. For our family, this means the simple pleasure of camping! It is no bad thing celebrating a simple life. We love getting out into the big, outside world. I always think […]
I have a confession, the reason for this will become clear later on, but the fact is I can’t use a compass. I was taught once, when I did my Duke of Edinburgh bronze award (unsurprisingly I never got any further) but I just used to make the […]
The early May Bank Holiday marked exactly a year since our first camping trip together so to mark the occasion Luke and I went back to the Peak District, the place where it all started 12 months ago. Last year was more of a trial run and so […]
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