In an effort to get out locally, I’ve been doing lots of hiking around Yorkshire. This hike around Kirkham Priory in the Howardian Hills was a fantastic short walk—perfect for a morning or afternoon of exploring. Better yet, it’s a great option for a car-free walk from York. The Howardian Hills is an Area of… Read More Kirkham Priory: A Short Walk in the Howardian Hills
One of the things I love most about living in Yorkshire is how many amazing places there are to explore here. The North York Moors National Park has so many fantastic places to visit and the area around Goathland is definitely one of them. This is one of my favorite hikes in the North York… Read More Goathland to Grosmont: A Classic Hike in the North York Moors
Roseberry Topping is one of the best places to visit in the North York Moors National Park. Thanks to its distinctive shape, it’s even known as the “Yorkshire Matterhorn” in the area! It’s only 320 meters high, however the views are excellent. It’s also a great walk for beginners! I’ve done this hike twice, and… Read More Hiking Roseberry Topping and Newton Moor
There are a lot of great places to visit in the Peak District National Park, and loads of fantastic hikes to go on. One of the most interesting things I’ve done in the Peak District is seeing a plane wreck—specifically, the B-29 Superfortress “Over Exposed” wreckage. If you’re looking to brush up on your navigation… Read More Plane Wrecks in the Peak District: Hiking to the B-29 Superfortress Wreckage
Swaledale might just be my new favorite place in Yorkshire. This area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is stunning and so quintessentially charming! Rolling green hills, drystone walls, pretty villages, barns dotted around the countryside… the whole region screams England and English countryside to me! With the pandemic, I’ve been focusing on exploring close… Read More Exploring Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales: Hiking Around Muker, Keld, and More!
One of the most popular things to do in the Yorkshire Dales is hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks. These are the highest peaks in Yorkshire: Whernside (736m), Ingleborough (723m), and Pen-y-Ghent (694m). Most people do a massive walk and do all three in one day (usually 12-14 hours), sometimes for a challenge for charity. Instead… Read More Exploring The Yorkshire Dales: Hiking Pen-y-Ghent
York is one of the most popular destinations in the north of England, and it’s a city I’ve called home for nearly 4 years now. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed the coronavirus lockdown. But it has made me much more appreciative of where I live! Since I’ve only been able to go for one exercise… Read More The Best Walks in and Around York, England
I’ve made no secret that the Lake District is one of my favorite places in England, and in the entire world in general. This national park is home to some of the most stunning scenery I’ve ever encountered: lush valleys interspersed between mountain peaks, lakes spread out across the land, and plenty of hiking trails… Read More Crinkle Crags in Langdale: A Beautiful Hike in the Lake District
One of the ways I’ve changed the most since moving to the UK is embracing my love of the outdoors. I love hiking and getting to see so many different landscapes. I’ve also fully embraced camping and have especially loved my camping trips in Scotland! I thought it was about time to do a tell-all… Read More My Outdoor Gear Guide For Hiking And Camping In The UK
For this post, I interviewed my cousin, Toni Proescholdt, about her experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. She is a total badass and has done some truly amazing stuff! For travelers looking at doing a long-distance trek in the US, these are two of the most popular and well-known trails. Toni… Read More Interview: Hiking The Appalachian And Pacific Crest Trails
I love the Peak District—it’s definitely one of my favorite places in England. For my birthday present this year, Adam booked us onto an outdoors course in the Peaks! This was of course a great gift (well done, Mr. AWM!), but also a really fun experience. Our course was with Pure Outdoor, who run all… Read More Exploring The Peak District On The Pure Outdoor Navigation Course
Edinburgh is one of my favorite cities in the UK. Full of friendly locals, gorgeous architecture, amazing history, and lots of whisky, you won’t be bored on a trip to Edinburgh! There really is something for everyone in this city, and one of my favorite things was hiking up Arthur’s Seat! I’ve done this walk… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
On my trip to the Lake District this summer, I had a short weekend away not far from Keswick. Because of how close our accommodation was, we decided to start off our first day hiking Catbells! The Lake District has no shortage of fantastic walks, and I honestly thought that this was one of the… Read More Hiking Catbells in the Lake District
Since moving to York nearly three years ago, one of my favorite parts of living in England has been exploring Yorkshire and the countryside around the city. I’ve written a lot about the North York Moors National Park, so I thought it only fair to take a day out to the Yorkshire Dales National Park… Read More Exploring Wharfedale: Hiking From Grassington to Hebden in the Yorkshire Dales
One of the things I love most about living in York is the easy access to the outdoors. Within an hour, I can be in the North York Moors or the Yorkshire Dales. In two hours, I can be in the Peak District, and within three hours, I can be in the Lake District. But… Read More York to Bishopthorpe: A Perfect Short Walk From York
This August, I achieved a huge goal of mine: I successfully hiked up Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales! Not only that, but by summiting Snowdon I have now climbed the Three Peaks! The Three Peaks are Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, and Snowdon. These are the highest mountains of England, Scotland, and Wales (respectively). Doing… Read More Hiking Snowdon: The Highest Mountain in Wales
One of my favorite experiences on the Isle of Skye was taking the ferry from Elgol to Loch Coruisk. There are so many amazing places in Skye (and in Scotland in general!) to explore, and it’s hard to see them all! But I knew I wanted to go on a boat trip during my trip… Read More A Ferry Trip From Elgol to Loch Coruisk on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland
One of my favorite walks on the Isle of Skye in Scotland was the walk out to Camasunary Bay. As we were camping on our Isle of Skye trip, why not combine that with an overnight stay?! We set off sans tent after finding out we could sleep in the Camasunary Bay bothy. This was… Read More Staying in the Camasunary Bay Bothy on the Isle of Skye
Last month, I was chosen to participate in an event in the Peak District, sponsored by Salomon! The event was to test out their new OUTline shoes and backpacks. It was also a great way to meet some really fun and nice ladies, and get a good walk in! We got blessed with amazing weather—it… Read More An Evening Hike in the Peak District With Salomon
The Isle of Skye is fast becoming one of the most popular places to visit in Scotland. The scenery is stunning and overwhelms visitors, from the lush sandy beaches to the moody and misty Cuillin mountain range. I spent several days on the Isle of Skye on a wild camping trip last month and Skye… Read More The Best Wild Camping Spots on the Isle of Skye, Scotland