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Nature and Wildlife, Picnic ideas, Tips -

It can be hard to get outside in the cold weather but imagining watching a breath-taking winter sunset with a warming flask in hand is enough to make the cold toes worth it! The Reluctant Explorers know better than anyone that winter is not the time to abandon the outdoors.  You can find more of their winter picnic inspiration here A winter sunset enjoyed from the comfort of an Animal Alphabet Solo PACMAT   Photo: Sam, The Reluctant Explorers 

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Picnic ideas, Walking -

Why is a PACMAT® picnic blanket the perfect place for a map? Picnics are a great time to stop, rest and chat. What better conversation starter than a map? Sit in the middle of your favourite National Park with a cheese sarni and plan your next adventure, or reminisce about favourite places you've visited. PACMATs are designed to be light weight and compact, so they are easy to pop in your rucksack and take on any adventure. Making them the perfect picnic blanket for any keen walker or outdoor family. The carefully chosen fabrics allows for high definition print of even the most detailed map....

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Picnic ideas, Walking -

Guy's lucky enough to have his birthday in July. The weather is normally glorious and we try to be somewhere nice for it. This year, like many years, we were in Dartmoor. It was the perfect day for a picnic walk. We parked up at Postbridge and walked along the tin miners path to East Dart waterfalls. The walk has glorious views, wild flowers, ponies and stepping stones, finishing up at a wonderful pool for wild swimming and a picnic. . .   

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     If you live in London you might like to know about Pea Shoot. Plant-based picnics, delivered straight to you. Give them 48hrs notice and they'll deliver seasonal, locally-sourced plant-based dishes to you, in London. Check them out here.   

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Picnic ideas -

Our kids aren't great fans of swanky restaurants, up tight cafes and upmarket cake shops. They like to picinc. That's what we're used to. It's a much cheaper way to feed a family. And, better than that, it allows the freedom to roam and muck about outdoors. No rules or regulations. Every picnic is a mini adventure. Walking to a picnic spot gives a destination to a walk. It's a great way of creating your own meal time experience, eating a meal together in the most amazing spots. Picnicking is far more than just a picnic, it's a way of life.

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