Posted: March 15, 2026
A town in the Five Valleys with mill history, a creative pulse, and walking that feels gloriously lived-in. Stroud is having a moment — and it isn’t because it’s trying to be the Cotswolds of postcards and honey-stone perfection. In a recent Observer piece, Stroud is described as sitting in the nucleus of Gloucestershire’s Five […]
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Posted: March 5, 2026
I keep returning to Scotland over and over. Why? When I land in Scotland, I feel I have come home. I take a bit of Scotland back home with me and I leave a bit of me in Scotland every time. I love to connect with the land and its history. I love hiking with […]
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Posted: January 3, 2026
There’s a moment that often arrives partway through a walk with other women. The pace settles. Conversation ebbs and flows. Someone laughs — not loudly, just enough to ripple through the group. And without quite noticing how it happened, you feel lighter. Not because anything has been fixed. But because you’re not walking alone. Why […]
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How daylight and walking help you rest more deeply Sleep can become more fragile in midlife. Hormonal changes, stress, and disrupted routines often mean nights that feel restless or broken — especially in winter. But one of the most effective ways to improve sleep doesn’t start at bedtime. It starts outdoors. The walking–sleep connection Research […]
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Why a little daylight goes a long way in winter Winter mornings can feel heavy. The sky stays dark for longer, the bed feels warmer, and stepping outside can take real effort. But there’s something quietly powerful about the light at this time of year, especially in the morning. Even a small dose of daylight […]
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Why January is a perfect time to keep walking January arrives quietly. After the sparkle of December, the world feels a little slower, a little barer. The days are still short, the ground often frozen, and there’s a collective exhale as the rush of Christmas fades into memory. It’s the time of year when we’re […]
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Posted: October 26, 2025
Simple ways to feel safe and visible through the darker months The clocks have just gone back, and that familiar feeling creeps in — the one that makes you pause before stepping outside. The light has gone, the air feels colder, and suddenly that favourite evening walk takes place under streetlamps rather than sunshine. It’s […]
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Posted: October 18, 2025
Health Benefits of Being Outdoors for Women 50+ Thriving Through the Darker Months The clocks have turned back. The evenings arrive early, and the light fades before we’re ready. For many women, this change of season brings a familiar hesitation — a quiet pull to stay inside, to wait for spring. But here’s the truth: […]
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