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To the waterfall!

To the waterfall!

The forecast was good, the younger ones in the group were going to see friends, so we thought it was a good opportunity to plan a longer walk. We chose a spot with a waterfall which promised a wild swim. The perfect place to stop for a picnic. We parked in the car park near the shop and visitors centre in Postbridge. The shop has lots of picnic supplies including rather large veggie pasties. After stocking up we set off along the path. It was a warm day, so we were dressed in T shirts and shorts. The gorse growing over the paths...

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Dartmoor climbing

Dartmoor climbing

It was the last day of our group together on the moor, so we wanted to do something the kids (and adults) would especially remember. We booked in for a half day with Crag 2 Mountain. I'd first came across of Crag 2 Mountain when I was watching Julia Bradbury's Dartmoor Walk on ITV, featured here on The Outdoor Guide. The previous week had been crazily hot so we'd mainly stuck to wild swimming, walking in the shade of the woods or going out early or late. But thankfully the day we booked, we'd got back to Dartmoor weather. It...

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Countryside Voices - PACMAT Giveaway Winner!

Countryside Voices - PACMAT Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Trish Cardy, who won a PACMAT with her letter to Countryside Voices' Summer 2022 Edition. Her words on the current housing crisis are a powerful and important reminder that we must be constantly working to improve the lives of our neighbours, not merely our own. Part of sustainability is creating sustainable housing and communities, something Trish rightly points to in her letter. Many thanks to Trish for her brief but powerful contribution. View the rest of Countryside Voices Summer 2022 Edition here! (Find Trish's letter on page 8.) Thanks to Countryside Voices for featuring us as a prize in this...

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Mama Life Magazine

Mama Life Magazine

A big thanks to Rebecca Stew at Mama Life Magazine for featuring our Nature Trail Family PACMAT in this month's issue!    

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National Picnic Month Giveaway!

National Picnic Month Giveaway!

It's National Picnic Month and that means it's the perfect time to stock up on some favourite frozen treats to make the most of the summer weather with the little ones. We are teaming up with Claudi and Fin to give you a chance to win a Gabby Malpas lolly print PACMAT, and 10 packs of their delicious lollies. Claudi and Fin ice lollies are fruity, creamy and contain no hidden nasties. They are naturally low sugar making them a great way to cool down this summer, without the sugar crash afterwards!  PACMATs are machine washable - essential when pairing ice lollies with kids on a hot day and...

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