Outdoor swimming – a touch of swimming hat glamour

By: Blonde Two

I belong to a lovely community of swimming friends and we often use our swims as an opportunity to celebrate in times of joy and… Read full article

A gift from Lighthouse Clothing

By: Blonde One

Little Miss Blonde and I have been very fortunate to receive a gift from Lighthouse Clothing. I admit that I had not heard of the… Read full article

Can you learn about the outdoors through stories?

By: Blonde Two

I am an avid reader but am fairly fussy about what I read. By far my favourite books are novels, and I particularly love novels… Read full article

Summertime buzzing? Something new to try for insect bites

By: Blonde Two

From time to time we Blondes are sent free outdoor products to field test and promote. We’ll always be honest about our findings and only… Read full article

How have your local spaces changed since lockdown?

By: Blonde Two

We’ve all seen recent pictures of beauty spots ruined by uneducated behaviour but not all the lockdown green space stories are unhappy ones. All over… Read full article

What might you find down a Devon green lane?

By: Blonde Two

Although we couldn’t be together to walk on Dartmoor or anywhere else during lockdown, Blonde One and I are now getting pretty good at meeting… Read full article

What are permissive footpaths and how can you find them on a map?

By: Blonde Two

The Countryside Code RESPECT other people – Stick to marked footpaths and leave gates as you find them. Behave gently and quietly PROTECT our countryside… Read full article

Harford circular walk on Dartmoor

By: Blonde One

After not seeing Little Miss Blonde and Dartmoor for such a long time it was the perfect day when the two were combined on a… Read full article

Dartmoor Tors Compendium

By: Blonde One

Dartmoor Tors have very unique features. They are all made of granite but they look so different to each other that they almost seem to… Read full article

Local outdoors lifestyle. Elderflower cordial and champagne.

By: Blonde Two

If you have ever sniffed your way past an elder tree in spring, you will recognise the heady scent of elderflowers. You may have even… Read full article

The Countryside Code - Respect, Protect, Enjoy

Why is the Countryside Code so important?

By: Blonde Two

Respect, Protect, Enjoy ‘The outdoors is a shared space.’ Since lockdown began, many of us have been exploring our wonderful outdoor spaces in new and… Read full article

Sea swimming for the first time? We have a few outdoor swimming safety tips.

By: Blonde Two

Whether you live in the middle of London or the depths of the countryside the recent sunny weather and the continuing closure of swimming pools… Read full article