for curious minds and wandering feet wherever they may be
Every time I read one of Splodz currently loving posts, I swear I will do one too. Only to forget moments after thinking about it. This month though, I am doing both a currently loving post AND video. Check me out! It could have something to do with the fact that my birthday has just…
The weekly vlog was late last week, due to me having a mini break for my birthday. But here is it for your enjoyment! Yes, I know it is a bit late this week, but I reckon you’ll forgive me for taking some time off for my birthday and to enjoy some strolls around Chester…
You know how much I love playing outside, right? Here are 10 fun outdoor activities for adults to get you enjoying it more too. There are already loads of posts about fun outdoor activities for kids, so I thought I would balance it out for the big kids out there. And those who fell into…
You may or may not know that I am actually a wellbeing and mindset coach among the other bits and bobs that I do. And walk for wellbeing is something that I have advocated for some time. The simple act of getting outside and moving your body can work wonders for you. Mental and physical…
The weekly vlog was late last week, due to me having a mini break for my birthday. But here is it for your enjoyment! Yes, I know it is a bit late this week, but I reckon you’ll forgive me for taking some time off for my birthday and to enjoy some strolls around Chester…
Have you ever discovered somewhere that you have passed by numerous times? At the weekend, while researching places to visit, I came across Astley Green Colliery. It is just off the East Lancs Road and around the corner from Bents, a garden centre that we have been frequenting for many years. There was also a…
So you might be starting to notice a theme in my posts this week – lots of video if you’ve missed it. I think that it is a fun way to show you the parks and places to visit without wasting the time that you could be out there exploring! So with that in mind,…
Sometimes all you need is a mini road trip out of the city to enjoy some distant views and big sky. That is exactly what we did the other weekend when we headed over to Macclesfield Forest for an afternoon walk. More than just trees There are many reasons why we love a trip to…
It was around this time last year that we were chasing snow while seeking adventures. And we found them in the form of snowy views on a circular walk in Littleborough. I remembered suddenly just a moment ago that I hadn’t written it up when I was planning a compilation post. So here we go. …
Last week I headed up the country to walk the Blackpool Northern Rail Trail. OK, so that doesn’t mean much, so let me explain what it is. I have recently been doing some work with Northern (rail company). We are showcasing the great places in the north that you can get to by train and…
While taking to a friend of mine in the early part of this year, he suggested a visit to Hull. He told me that “it is never dull in Hull” so after a minute on my phone booking train tickets, it was on. New to me To be totally honest, I knew very little about…
So often overshadowed by the Lake District, Cumbria offers so much more than it gets credit for. Plus, it is so accessible by train from Manchester so you can make a day of it whenever you fancy. I spent a day in the autumn sunshine in Arnside and Morecambe Bay. The most glorious of days…
When you take a day trip to the Forest of Bowland by public transport because you find out how easy it is! We’ve been wanting to visit the Forest of Bowland for ages, but for one reason or another it kept slipping the list. However, I found out from my friends at Northern that there…
Last week I was celebrating Yorkshire Day with Northern on a trip up to Ribblehead for a walk and picnic. Of course we went by train and it was full of surprises. A day well worth celebrating and one that I will remember for some time to come! White Roses As I arrived at Leeds…
If you read my planning post last week, you’ll know that I had big plans for the weekend. Unfortunately with the interchangable and damp weather my plans changed. But, we did make it over to Parbold for a circular walk in the mud and darkness. Before we headed out, I printed out a little circuar…
It is amazing how you come to discover things? The other day, I was waiting for Jit at Media City for our daily walk back to town when I heard a voice asking if I was The Urban Wanderer. It turns out, that one of my Instagram friends was there taking some pictures too, so…
We have done the Great Orme many times and decided to so the Little Orme, Llandudno, for a change of scene. If you’ve been following my blog, you will know that Jit and I have an absolutely crazy love for Llandudno for some reason. Nothing to do with our favourite chippy, honestly! We tend to…
A few weeks ago for Jit’s Birthday I treated him to a weekend in Aberdaron. I have mentioned a few times on the blog about how we now like to go on trips for our birthdays rather than buying things that we don’t particularly need. (we do get some presents, but the quality time creating…
There is something lovely about looking back and remembering holidays gone by. Reflecting on how quickly the year has gone so far, what we have done and where we have been go me thinking about our Easter camping in Hay-on-Wye. Plus, I’ve been wanting to add some more of our travels to this blog and…