About Me

Welcome to the Camping and Outdoors Chronicle! 

This blog was created primarily to record my camping trips and outdoor adventures, and maybe it will also provide some inspiration for anyone else who enjoys getting out in nature, and is looking for insight on some of the places that I've been lucky enough to explore and activities that I've been fortunate enough to experience.

Here I feel that I should insert a disclaimer - I am by no means an expert in the field of camping, bush craft or any other outdoor activity that I partake in. I am merely someone who enjoys these activities, and wished to write an account of my experiences, as much for myself as for anyone else who might ever stumble upon them.

A little about me: I grew up enjoying camping trips in North Wales with my dad and sister, which I believe sparked a keen interest in the outdoors. That initial spark grew and now manifests itself in camping, hiking, wild camping, motorcycle camping, mountain biking (although not often in recent years), sea fishing (again, not as much as I'd like to) and generally just being in a woodland, on a hillside or looking over a mountain range.

I hope that you enjoy the chronicle, thank you for taking the time to read my content.




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