Five ideas for mini adventures close to home. Ideal for the winter months.

Want to know the best layering system when riding your mountain bike in winter? Here’s what I do.

Walking to the summit of Skiddaw - my first solo +900m summit.

Read about a very (very) wet day mountain biking in the Lake District on the three rivers’ descent.

The Kentmere Horseshoe is a 12.8 mile circular walk, staying high for much of the day. It takes in 9 Wainwright summits and has some of the most incredible views in the Lakes.

Five of my favourite gritstone crags in the Peak District.

Eight of my favourite climbing videos.

Five of my favourite outdoor adventure books by male authors.

Five of my favourite outdoor adventure books by female authors.

Thinking of going wild camping? Here are five tips to help you enjoy the adventure.

Sometimes a solo adventure is just what you need. Read about my first solo wild camp.

Fancy extending the mountain bike season by going night riding? Here’s how my first experience of night riding went.

There are many reasons to love Malham. Here are five of mine.

How an outdoor first aid training course can give you more confidence when heading out into the hills.

Seeking the quiet places to walk? This blog post is for you.

Looking for a great cafe in Scotland? Here are seven of my favourites.

Bike packing helped me rediscover my love of cycling after a nasty crash. Read about my first bike packing trip.

Concussion can have a major impact on everyday life. Read how my recovery from a mountain bike crash is going.

Read how cruising down a fire road on the way back to the cafe for tea and cake ended up with a trip to the local hospital.

New walking guidebook: Walking in the Upper Dearne Valley. Researched and written by Jacquie Budd (Outdoor Girl).