Blencathra or Saddleback Mountain in the Lake District

By: Blonde One

Copyright Ordnance Survey My first attempt at a Lake District mountain was the mighty Blencathra in the North of the area. It stands at 868… Read full article

What makes a good bunkhouse?

By: Blonde One

There are a few key ingredients to a good bunkhouse. Here’s what I think and also what I found at the White Horse Inn at… Read full article

Good for wild camping?… Dental Crush toothpaste tablets

By: Blonde Two

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

Dartmoor accommodation…The Forest Inn at Hexworthy

By: Blonde Two

If you are looking for accommodation or where to stay on Dartmoor you might want to consider somewhere that is away from the hustle and… Read full article

Pictorial representation: what exactly is a map?

By: Blonde Two

I was sent a book for Christmas. A fantastic book that is full of maps but not maps as we navigators usually know them. Unless… Read full article

Contour lines: what are they and how useful are they?

By: Blonde One

Contour lines are the orange lines on an Ordnance Survey Explorer map that tell you height about sea level of the ground. The lines are… Read full article

Van life… An unexpected night near Woodhenge

By: Blonde Two

One of the most amazing things about life with a camper van is that you can stop and rest whenever you need to. Last week… Read full article

Storm Dennis: Five things you can do today to get ready to Get Outside

By: Blonde Two

This weekend we Blondes aren’t (as planned) teaching lots of lovely people how to winter wild camp on Dartmoor. Storm Dennis has put a scupper… Read full article

Spring is nearly here

By: Blonde One

Have you noticed the change in weather over the last week or so? If you ignore Storm Ciara, then you might well be thinking… Read full article

Rohan’s Ridge Overhead Jacket

By: Blonde One

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

How to tie your walking boot laces…

By: Blonde Two

Walking with teenagers has many things that occur over and over again. It seems that tying laces is one of those commonalities. Every year, and… Read full article

In search of the Gruffalo

By: Blonde One

Every teacher will tell you that this career is a hugely varied and interesting one. Literally no two days are the same! I have been… Read full article