The kids are alright…and loving the countryside
Young folk often get a bad press these days but volunteering on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme has shown me that it’s just not true …
Details
Something About Our Dear Friend Jay Appleton
The The Outdoor Guide team were invited to film Julia Bradbury officially open Jay Appleton’s joint exhibition of his work at the Royal Geographical Society. The exhibition was called Image, Instinct and Imagination: Landscape as Sign Language. We hear how his friendship with Julia blossomed and how his work has inspired others and how it…
Details
Find It, Share It, Live It
As part of our research for our Lake Pass Trail, we came across four lovely ladies. They were so interested in what we were doing in creating accessible high level, adventurous treks for wheelchair users. A few days ago I received the following email from one of the ladies which has really touched my heart.…
Details
Hip2trek
I’m Emma Lewis a Yorkshire Mum of two and outdoor and parenting blogger, walking my way back to fitness after two hip arthroscopies. There was a time before my hip surgeries when walking up the road was difficult, as I’ve got fitter my love of walking has grown and I’m now passionate about getting my…
Details
The Armchair Mountaineer
I quit the rat race to redesign my life. I am Thomas Smallwood; entrepreneur, mountain enthusiast and, now, blogger! In late 2016 I quit the rat race and decided that 2017 would be the year in which I redesigned my life. I wanted to ensure it was more satisfying, interesting and adventurous, from both a personal…
Details
Ben’s dog blog – my canine adventures on the Munros
This blog tells the story of how a young, unknown puppy (from West Cumbria, in the United Kingdom) gains fame and maybe even fortune, as he walks 1,000 miles and climbs the 282 Scottish Mountains over 3.000 feet, that make up the Munros. He, an agile young collie called Ben, and his mistress – a creaking, aging human named B – are to spend many hours in…
Details
TOG… Where it all began…
My name is Gina Bradbury Fox and I am the big sister of television presenter Julia Bradbury and co-founder of The Outdoor Guide. When Julia first started out in TV I was Julia’s right arm and ‘gatekeeper’ which involved looking after her personal website and all incoming mail. The first series of the Wainwright Walks…
Details
Malham Tarn, a wheelchair accessible trek
Malham Tarn – a wheelchair accessible trek in the stunning limestone countryside thanks to the National Trust …
Details
Walk with Julia on the South Downs
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays put together an opportunity to walk and talk with Julia Bradbury. As part of a luxurious 4 day walking holiday experience Julia joined the group on their last day in the South Downs as seen in the popular ITV television programme ‘Best Walks With A View’. Following coffee and cookies at the…
Details
How to play ‘Wild Tracking’!
How to play ‘Wild Tracking’ is a blog post about the exciting game found in ‘Nature’s Playground’ by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield.
Details
Behind the Scenes with Julia Bradbury on the Isle of Man
We can’t believe this is the last week of filming … we’ve got a very special place to explore – The Isle of Man!
Details
Behind the scenes with Julia Bradbury in Devon
This week we’re filming ‘where Exmoor meets the sea’. Read the behind the scenes diary …
Details