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A midweek microadventure (thoughts from a damp bivvy)!

Microadventures, ViewRanger May 29, 2017

Scrolling through my Instagram feed my head is filled with ideas and inspiration. From epic expeditions to far away mountains I dream of one day exploring, it can sometimes feel like there isn’t enough time, money and days off to fit it all in. This used to (and still occasionally does) frustrate me. However, I’ve […]

Early morning adventures: #TheGetOutGame by Berghaus

Hiking, Microadventures, Running November 29, 2016

I am definitely a child at heart because the moment I heard about #TheGetOutGame by Berghaus, I knew I had to sign up. I was so excited – I love games! The premise of this was simple yet fun… On the 26th November, the Berghaus team would head out at sunrise to hide four flags […]

Pre-OMM Adventures – Lessons Learnt & Memorable Moments

Microadventures, Running October 27, 2016

With the Original Mountain Marathon or OMM as it is better known, only days away I’ve started to get that excited, nervous feeling I get before any big event. The evenings have been spent arranging and rearranging my kit, trying to decide upon the perfect balance of minimalistic but still vaguely comfortable. That being said […]

Micro-adventure: Running from Hathersage to New Mills

Microadventures, Running, ViewRanger September 6, 2016

With Glencoe Ring of Steall Skyrace rapidly approaching the plan for Saturday was to head out on a long run. So Wednesday night I sat down to work out a route – I fancied something different. For a while now I’ve been toying with the idea of running from Sheffield to Manchester (on fell, not road). […]

Glencoe to Loch Chiarain Bothy: Scottish Adventure Part 3

Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Travel December 14, 2015

Without a doubt, Glencoe is one of the most beautiful places I have been to. I always feel a bit guilty I’ve not travelled up there before. It’s not that I have not had the time or opportunity to visit this area but alternative destinations further afield seemed to have won me over. However now […]

Mountain biking around 7Stanes: Scottish Adventure Part 1

Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Travel November 20, 2015

As I am sure many of you have seen, I have just got back from an awesome week mountain biking, running and camping in Scotland. Despite the weather well and truly living up to expectations (Storm Abigail, Hurricane Barney and more), I have come back in one piece having had a fantastic time. I have […]

Fell running around Mam Tor, Castleton, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Let’s go hiking – Broken Road and Mam Tor!

Microadventures, Running July 1, 2015

Last weekend was a little more relaxed; I finally managed to meet up with two of my best friends Claire and Loz. Somewhere in discussions before the weekend, it was decided heading into the Peaks would be a lovely idea, I believe the word hike was used! As per, I took it as my responsibility […]

Sea cliff climbing at Pembroke | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Pembroke – an introduction to sea climbing!

Climbing, Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Running, Surfing, Travel May 27, 2015

Surfboards, climbing gear, mountain bikes, wetsuits, running stuff, tent, ropes, hiking gear… You know it is going to be a good few days when you literally can’t fit any more gear into the car! Friday night we began the long drive from Sheffield to Pembroke. As normal I fussed about, so we set off later […]

Camping at Malham Cove and Gordale Scar | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Adventures around Malham Cove and Gordale Scar

Climbing, Microadventures, Mountain Biking May 21, 2015

Friday lunch time I was pondering what to do at the weekend, for once I had no firm plans or commitments – so what better than a spontaneous camping trip! The destination of choice – the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. That evening Tom and I loaded up the car ready to head to Malham the next […]