This blog follows one dog, one woman, and the friends who saw what we were up to and wanted to join the pack. It’s for anyone curious about wild camping, multi‑day treks, hikes, cani-cross, cold swims, and microadventures. I write about the routes we take, the gear that survives them, and the swims we find along the way – all to nudge others a little further beyond the familiar. And for the dog owners out there – take them with you. Grow together. The adventure gets better when the dog comes too.
What you can expect
Lympne Castle Circular Trail: Paws, Paths, and Pubs
Discover the perfect blend of Kentish history and dog-friendly trekking on this 8.7-mile circular route. From the sweeping coastal views of the Lympne escarpment to the tranquil towpaths of the Royal Military Canal, this Hikes and Pints guide has everything you need for a great day out, including the best local pub stops for you and your dog.
Lakes in a Day: Two Halves, 18 Summits and One Hell of a Day
Surviving the fells as a flatland Southerner! Read this brutally honest Lakes in a Day race report covering 55 miles, 4,000m of ascent, gale-force ridge winds, and a massive 64-place climb during the night shift.
How to Survive Your First Ultra in the Lakes: 10 Tips from a Humbled Southerner
Heading up to the Lake District to tackle your first mountain ultra? Get 10 unvarnished, back-of-the-pack tips on weather, quad conditioning, and gear from a runner who’s been humbled by the fells.
The Red Lion & Elham Valley: Dog Friendly Walks Kent
Discover a stunning 6.49-mile circular route scaling the chalk shoulders of the Elham Valley and Kent Downs. Weave through ancient beech woodlands and wide agricultural trackways before finishing right at the doorstep of The Red Lion in Bridge for a well-earned post-hike pint.
The Blue Silo and Kent Downs
Looking for the ultimate weekend hike-and-pint? Discover a dog-friendly 7.3-mile circular trail through the quiet chalk valleys and ancient trackways of the Kent Downs, starting and finishing right at The Blue Silo micropub in Selstead for well-earned post-hike drinks.
St Margaret’s Bay, White Cliffs & The Coastguard
“We have all the time in the world.” And you will want to savour every second of it when navigating the dramatic white chalk cliffs of St Margaret’s Bay. Set right at the UK’s closest point to continental Europe, this breathtaking 12.3km coastal circular is mapped specifically for dogs and their humans. Combining expansive views over the English Channel with rich WW2 military history and authentic 007 heritage, finishing exactly where you want to be: on the shoreline with a well-earned pint at Britain’s nearest pub to France.
Wye Downs & The Tickled Trout
Step off the high-speed rail and straight into the sweeping, panoramic chalk valleys of the Kent Downs AONB. We mapped this highly rewarding 3-hour circular route to be a perfect, seamless countryside escape for average to fit walkers and their dogs. Starting from Wye, the trail pushes up the North Downs Way for staggering views across the Weald of Kent before dropping you directly onto the riverbanks for a well-earned pint at The Tickled Trout.
The Pig at Bridge Place
Elevate your weekend dog walk with a fast, light 10km circular route starting at The Pig at Bridge Place in Kent. Enjoy off-lead woodland trails, wood-fired pizza, and a pint at The Red Lion.
20 Years on the Boil: Jetboil Long-Term Review (BIFL)
Can a camping stove survive 20 years of relentless use? From 16 years of military deployments to civilian wild camps, here is our ultimate long-term review of the original Jetboil PCS.
5 Non-Negotiable Items I Always Pack for Multiday Hikes
Discover 5 unconventional, trail-tested gear essentials for UK multiday hikes, from camp clogs to zero-odour dog waste dry bags.