Hiking, wild camping and a love for the Great Outdoors
The outdoors has been an amazing addition to my life, it has vastly improved my physical and mental health, but has also played a massive part in encouraging others to do the same.
Green Therapy
The past few months my mental health has been pushed to the brink and tested in ways I didn’t think were possible. But it shook me up in a positive way and made me realise …
If You’re Fond of Sand Dunes …
The Hayle and The Towans route is a gentle 3-mile circular walk. It starts at the quay and takes you along to the coast where there are some remarkable views to take your breath away.
Westmorland Heritage
This book, one of Wainwright’s masterpieces, is a celebration of the old Westmorland County, featuring nearly 2000-line drawings of buildings, landmarks and scenery …
Walking Through Childhood
Michael Bradbury, Julia’s and Gina’s Dad, shares his memories and thoughts on walking in Derbyshire and the roots of Julia’s passion for life outdoors …
High Tors of Dartmoor
During these past months of national lock down, I have been very fortunate to be situated where I am, on the northern tip of Dartmoor National Park, not far from Okehampton …
Mountain walks with OS Maps and The Outdoor Guide
There’s no denying that the view from a mountain summit really stirs the imagination and is a fitting reward for the effort made to get there …
How to Make Your Garden Hedgehog-friendly
Hedgehogs are a beloved part of UK wildlife and a welcome visitor to our gardens, but sadly our prickly guests are under threat …
Camping out with The Outdoor Guide
It’s estimated that around 1.2 million people go camping each year in the UK. The reasons given for the love of camping are vast and wide …
Sky lanterns are a bad idea!
Along with the National Fire Chiefs Council, National Farmers’ Union, RSPCA and the Government, we all think sky lanterns are a bad idea – at any time, anywhere …
Six top walks from Julia Bradbury and OS Maps
Dreaming about walking o’clock? Here are six top walks from Britain’s Favourite 100 Walks with Julia Bradbury and OS Maps …
Julia Bradbury’s Lockdown Reading List
In this feature article for HuffPost, Julia picks her favourite books for isolation – from cookery to current affairs to page-turning ‘holiday’ reads.