What started as a personal photography project has become something I never expected — a real-time experiment in AI creativity, digital storytelling, and the future of outdoor content. Meet Sophie, and discover how AI is transforming the way we experience the great outdoors.
A morning exploring the wildflower-rich ramparts of a Victorian fort above Dover Castle — 22+ species identified, bees and butterflies everywhere, and a timely reminder of why slowing down in nature matters.
Created from 4.9 million cubic metres of Channel Tunnel spoil, Samphire Hoe has become one of Kent's richest wildlife havens — peregrines, orchids and butterflies beneath the White Cliffs of Dover.
Starting at the famous Water-Break-Its-Neck waterfall near New Radnor, a challenging climb through Warren Wood onto exposed upland moorland — with panoramic views across Powys and the Welsh Marches. Trigger approved.
Tucked away in the heart of Mid-Wales, the Elan Valley is one of Britain's most spectacular and underrated walking destinations — a series of Victorian dams, glittering reservoirs, open moorland and ancient oak woodland spread across 70 square miles. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
One of the great Brecon Beacons days out — a full ridge traverse taking in four summits, 900m of ascent and some of the finest views in South Wales. A serious but spectacular walk.
In June 2025 I joined hundreds of fellow walkers for the Pilgrims Way Challenge — 21.7 miles from Dover to Canterbury on ancient pilgrim routes through Waldershare Park, Shepherdswell and Patrixbourne, raising funds for Pilgrims Hospices.
A compact but brilliant Elan Valley circular taking in the iconic Caban Coch Dam, the ruined Nant y Gro dam used in the wartime Dambusters experiments, and sweeping panoramas across the reservoir to the Garreg Ddu viaduct. Completed six times and counting.
A peaceful towpath stroll from historic Brecon Basin to the Grade II* Brynich Aqueduct, crossing the River Usk. Plenty of history, shade and summer wildlife along one of Britain's prettiest canals.
Following the infant River Severn from boardwalks and cascades up through ancient forest and onto open boggy moorland to the very source of Britain's longest river — on the slopes of Pumlumon in October.
From glacial mountain tarns to tidal quarries and waterfall plunge pools — the ultimate guide to open-water swimming in Cymru. Locations, safety, kit, winter dipping and biosecurity all covered.
Wild trout, mountain reservoirs, crystal-clear rivers and spectacular scenery. Your complete guide to fly fishing in Mid Wales — from the River Wye and Usk to the Elan Valley reservoirs.
Hiking to France's largest glacier from the floor of the Chamonix valley — a spectacular alpine ascent, an ice cave carved into living glacier, and one of the most powerful climate stories in Europe written in retreating ice.
What happens when a construction consultant swaps the office for a motorsport circuit? Greg McKenzie of Trigger Consultancy discovers that the best place to think big might be somewhere completely unexpected — Lydden Hill Race Circuit, the birthplace of rallycross.