Adventures. Events. Challenges. Races.

I love them. Here’s just a few of the things I’ve taken on (so far!):

Cycling: Land’s End to John o’ Groats, London to Paris (300 miles) in 24 hours, hiking the famous UK Three Peaks and cycling the 450 miles in between over four days, London to Brussels via Amsterdam, taking on the three ascents of the infamous Mont Ventoux in a single day, conquering many more Alpine climbs and, most recently, a two-month, 2,000 mile self-supported trip around Britain’s National Parks and AONBs with my wonderful partner, Lou.
Running: Six marathons, an ultra-marathon, the famous Man versus Horse event around the hills and mud of mid-Wales, and countless shorter races.
Hiking: In recent years, I’ve begun to find joy in long-distance hiking too. We’ve completed the 102-mile Cotswold Way, the 50-mile Mendip Way and, maybe most spectacular of all, the 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall National Trail (although it ended up being over 90 miles).

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A little picture gallery of our adventures

A selection of photos from our adventures

Walking Hadrian’s Wall

Lennie loving a family day out biking the Camel Trail in Cornwall!

Still loving life on two wheels.

A breathtaking sky on Skye! The Northern Lights showed up especially for Lou’s birthday.

Boarding the ‘ferry’ for the ride to Cape Wrath.

Bonjour! Cycling in the Alps.

Messing about on the river. Canoeing on the Wye.

Celebrating the completion of our Three Peaks hike and ride with a photo on the summit of Ben Nevis.

On the Cotswolds Way.

It’s a sign!

Hadrian’s Wall snaking its way through Northmberland National Park.

Up, up, up, down, down, down, then up again! Romans were fit!!

Cycling onto Anglesey over the beautiful Menai Bridge.

More hills on the Cotswolds.

Early morning heading onto the Tissington Trail in the Peak District.

Steadily making our way up Kirkstone Pass in the Lakes.

At the top!

Night time at Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey.

Bet you can’t say this one! Carefully traversing the narrow path over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Not much room for a fully loaded bike!

It’s not always plain sailing (although a boat would have been useful here)!

Dawn at the top of Malham Cove.

Time for a hike!

Lennie eating a pear no-handed, that’s a skill!

A misty start high above Loch Ness.

Is that mist or a dragon’s breath?

On the Caledonian Canal.

Cycling into Scotland’s remotest parts at Crask Inn.

In the bothy above Rubha Hunish in northernmost Skye. Far below, we could see the latest cast of SAS: Who Dares Wins taking on their next challenge.

It’s not all hard work. Chilling on Anglesey before a long day on the bike.

The most remote phone box in Britain? Northern Skye.

Scottish mountains. There are plenty to choose from!

Looking out for the Hogwart’s Express at Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Sunset at Ballachulish.

A morning walk at Shearwater in Cranborne Chase.

Our first ride up the infamous Mont Ventoux.

Joining the Club de Cingles. Atop our third and final ascent of Mont Ventoux in a day!

Lennie celebrating his first birthday with a ride along the North Dorset Trailway.

I want to ride my bicycle.

On the 200-year-old road to Cape Wrath, Britain’s most north-westerly point.

Lovely lochs! There are countless beautiful waterways to explore in Scotland.

A walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast - Bosherston lily ponds and Broadhaven beach.

I have to run up there!? Heading for the summit of the Puy de Dome in the Massif Central.

Well worth the effort for the views!

Some easier and much more fun ways off the mountain!

Adventure blogs

Adventure. NOUN. An unusual and exciting or daring experience.

There’s something truly wonderful about going on an adventure. Whether it’s simply exploring a new place with a short walk or preparing for and conquering your next big fitness challenge, it brings a sense of anticipation, excitement, and once you’ve done it, joy! Adventure is something that everyone can do. It’s great for your soul, your fitness, and your mental wellbeing.

We love getting out on adventures big or small - walking, cycling, running, heading off into hills, mountains, and forests, wild camping, bothying, or sleeping in our little T5 van.

These adventure blogs contain tales of our adventures, plus hints, tips, and advice on how you can have your own.

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