A man walking a large fluffy dog on a leash through a wooded area in black and white.

Walking

Exploring the British countryside. Follow along for walk write-ups, walking related reflections, and life on the path with Elvis.

I've spent a lot of time walking over the years. The Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, coastal paths in Cornwall, Dartmoor, Exmoor, the South Downs, the Cotswolds. These days, since moving to the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, my goal is to walk as much of the area as I can — favouring relaxation over accomplishment.

Most of my walking is done alone, with just Elvis for company. He's a large white goldendoodle with a talent for stopping strangers in their tracks. If you see us out and about, feel free to say hello — Elvis always appreciates a fuss, whether people intended to give him one or not.

Walking and photography go hand in hand for me, and occasionally we venture further afield when the opportunity arises — often combined with a camping trip, or a lads weekend away as I prefer to call them. There's still plenty of the UK I'd like to get to.

In the blogs section you'll find walk write-ups, trips we've taken, and the odd walking-related reflection that pops into my head. I have a considerable backlog to work through, so it'll be constantly updated.

I'm also working on a series of four books on the Chiltern Hills — landscape, villages, woodland and wildlife, and waterways. More on those as they develop.

Walking Blogs
A curly-haired dog with a collar sitting outdoors, looking at distant hills and mountains under a cloudy sky.
A man walking a large white dog on a leash through a wooded area in fall or winter.
A man taking a selfie on a hilltop with a vast green landscape and cloudy sky in the background.
A man in a black jacket and brown pants setting up a camera on a tripod outdoors, accompanied by a white dog with a red collar, in a leafless forest during winter.
A person walking a dog in a forested area with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A fluffy white dog with a red collar looking over a cliff at the ocean, with green grassy cliffs and cloudy sky in the background.
A white dog lying on grass with a toy nearby, surrounded by green rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky at sunset.
Inside a tent with a person sleeping on a gray blanket, accompanied by a dog lying nearby and a stuffed animal toy on the blanket.
A white fluffy dog lying on grass outside a tent with green rolling hills and cloudy sky in the background.
A poodle dog lying inside a camping tent on a bed, surrounded by stuffed animals and clothes.
A man with a shaved head and beard sitting on a dirt path with a large curly-haired dog, outdoors in a natural setting.
A person sitting on a grassy hill with legs stretched out, wearing hiking boots, beside a curly-coated dog with a collar, overlooking a scenic landscape of fields, trees, and hills under a cloudy sky.

A Beginner's Guide to Walking, Hiking and Photographing with Your Dog

If you're thinking about taking your dog on a hiking trip for the first time, or want to make more of the trips you already do, this is a good place to start. It covers everything from choosing the right destination and planning your route, to what to pack for both you and your dog, camping equipment, wild camping, the countryside code, and dog-friendly beaches in Wales. One of the most comprehensive guides on the site.

Read the Guide
A happy white dog standing in tall grass on a trail in a rural landscape with hills in the background, under a cloudy sky.