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A wonderful evening at Stanfords, hearing more about the Slow Ways project at the launch of the Slow Ways Pocket Atlas. The Atlas, designed by Urban Good (who also designed the London National Park City map we use on our Family PACMAT), is a beautifully crafted book containing 114 pages of detailed maps covering all of Great Britain. Full of possibilities and inspiraiton. "Not just a collection of maps – it's an invitation to rediscover the joy, adventure, and community that walking brings." The project was introduced by Daniel Raven-Ellison followed by a Q and A with Hannah Engelkamp and Charlie Peel. Slow...

It's all in the planning. Successful day trips, to make everyone happy, are all about planning. Here are a few things to think about before you go. Where to go What to take What time to leave How to get there What to eat What to wear What to do when you get there But, as much as we love a good plan, sometimes the day out can be a lot more enjoyable if you allow a bit of flexibility. For example, check the forecast beforehand. You might want to change your plans or pack different clothes and snacks. Or perhaps it might be...

Generation Green is a project run across the UK, created with the aim of connecting young people to nature.The goals of the project are to provide motivation, experience, skills and career development opportunities that are designed to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of participants, promote more environmentally responsible lifestyle choices and boost attainment in education. The 16-month funded project is delivered by the Access Unlimited coalition which is comprised of the YHA (England & Wales), The Outward Bound Trust, Scouts, Girlguiding, Field Studies Council and the 10 English National Parks. Together they aim to cultivate a sense of care...

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....

PACMATs are designed with walking and hiking in mind. We love to earn our picnic, reaching the highest point or most hidden place on foot, with the reward of a sit down and a feast once we get there. After a munch and a chat it's great to have a bit of time out to lie on our PACMAT, relax and watch the clouds go by before the journey back. Here's a handy guide to cloud spotting for just those busy moments. Thank you to Bel Dixon for the link to the cloud spotting guide.