ABOUT OUTDOOR-GIRL
Whether you love the outdoors or armchair adventures, you’re in the right place for walking and cycling routes, wild camping tips, outdoor gear, and stories from real-life adventures. You’ll also find posts on sustainability and wellbeing in the outdoors, plus ways to get outside - even when life is busy.
Some of my favourite adventures have been small. Things like a snowy walk to cook breakfast outdoors, a lazy afternoon in a hammock ten minutes from home, or a wild night on the local moors. You don’t need tons of time or an exciting destination to enjoy a proper adventure.
I’ve been writing about the outdoors for over 10 years and am a published guidebook author. Outdoor-Girl has won awards for Best Climbing Blog and Top Hiking Travel Blog, and I run a business helping brands tell their stories through content.
My husband has been my adventure buddy for over 25 years. We love big trips, but also know adventure can be found anywhere, even in the back garden.
BTW, despite the name, Outdoor-Girl isn’t just for girls (you can find the story below).
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Why Outdoor Girl?
Many years ago, a colleague at work gave me the nickname ‘Outdoor Girl’ because I’d turn up for work on a Monday morning with broken fingernails, grit rash from climbing, and bruises from various scrapes. I loved sharing stories of the things I’d been doing, and my life outdoors in the mountains. Despite the advancing years, the name (and the stories) stuck. It was the perfect name for the site!
Hate pop-up ads on websites? Me too!
I started Outdoor-Girl in 2014 to share my love of wild places, favourite adventures, and tips for planning days out. Unlike some sites that rely on ads and pop-ups, I wanted to keep things clean and easy to read.
Running he site this way means I cover the costs myself, but I’d rather make it an enjoyable experience for you.
If a post has inspired you, helped with planning, or you’ve downloaded a free route, you can say thanks on Ko-fi with a one-off cuppa or maybe an adventure snack of your choice!
It’s never expected, but a big thank you if you can 😊
