The Countryside Code

As we adventure and explore others are preserving and protecting so we can continue to enjoy. Do your bit and ensure you follow the countryside code when your exploring:

Respect everyone
✅ be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside
✅ leave gates and property as you find them
✅ do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking
✅ be nice, say hello, share the space
✅ follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available

Protect the environment
✅ take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit
✅ take care with BBQs and do not light fires
✅ always keep dogs under control and in sight
✅ dog poo –bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do
✅ care for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance

Enjoy the outdoors
✅ check your route and local conditions
✅ plan your adventure – know what to expect and what you can do
✅ enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory

May 10, 2021 0

Your health

There is nothing better than walking into the sunset 🧡 Today has been a day of sitting and working at my laptop. So this evening the need to get outside not only for my physical health but my mental health was an absolute must. And the bonus of the husband, one son + fish and chips made it perfect.

August 20, 2019 0

Wildflowers

I love to walk amongst the wildflowers and watch the butterflies dance🦋

June 25, 2019 0

Smile

Been working hard to get this smile back.

So I’m guilty of it, posting Instagram pictures showing what I want everyone to see: a happy me.

My world is a constant rollercoaster of emotions, working most of the week and doing the family chores the rest of the week.

My life is in no way perfect and although pictures of me may often be smiling and happy, this hasn’t been the norm.

I have worked hard to work though my emotions, what I have felt as failures and not being enough.

However if you have read my words over the past couple of years you will know that it hasn’t always been easy. Take a moment to read the words below an image as many of them tell great stories. Xx

May 7, 2019 0

Blue Meadow

I have always dreamt of owning a meadow full of flowers.

And I can’t wait for that day to become a reality.

April 30, 2019 0

Making Memories

Planning adventures makes me happy, they don’t have to be big or expensive just something that I will remember.

I remember building sandcastles and dams with the children in the middle of winter on the beach. One particular occasion a gentleman came over and said ‘it’s so lovely to see a family enjoying the beach at this time of year’.

Think out of the box when it comes to planning your adventures as it’s not always the normal that brings the best memories.

April 16, 2019 0

Paths

Some paths I walk more often but they never stay the same. And that’s what I love so much about being outside the ever changing landscape.

April 9, 2019 0

Tulip Trail

Just beautiful, I can’t wait to see the tulips start to flower across Kent. These are from @nationaltrust Sissinghurst Castle Garden on our last visit.

March 26, 2019 0

Watching the sunset

Getting outside, letting my brain relax and enjoying the beautiful countryside. I lent against a tree and watched the sunset. Simple but Perfect.

I cannot explain just how watching the sunset has given me so much energy. I have felt very drained and tired over the past few weeks but getting outside this evening proved a real winner. It’s amazing how something so simple can do so much for our body and soul.

February 26, 2019 0

Yr Eifl

It was an awful journey up to Wales last night from Kent – road works and road closures everywhere but being out side exploring today makes up for it.

We use the OS Maps app when we are out and about along with the OS active map – 254 for today. I took the walk from the North Wales and Snowdonia Outstanding Circular Walks pathfinder guide – walk 13 in the book.

Great day out with my boys making memories.

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