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Wild Places to Visit – Northern Ireland – Greba Gardens
If enchanted fairy-tale gardens are your kind of thing then you, my dear friend, will fall head-over-heels, smitten-kitten in love with the stunning Greba Gardens. Located just outside Greyabbey on the Ards Peninsula, Greba Gardens is a 3-acre wonderland that will leave you feeling like … Continue reading Wild Places to Visit – Northern Ireland – Greba Gardens

Wild Living – Sunrise on Slieve Binnian
I recently enjoyed a sunrise hike of Slieve Binnian in the beautiful Mourne Mountains… just going to let the pictures speak for themselves really! Remember: If the carparks are full, don’t park on the roadsides as this is busy working farmland and you could block … Continue reading Wild Living – Sunrise on Slieve Binnian

Wild Living – Building Fire & Outdoor Cooking
As a family we try to spend as much time as possible outdoors and connecting with what it means to be in touch with our inner wild selves as well as the natural world around us. While adventures into the mountains and other wild settings … Continue reading Wild Living – Building Fire & Outdoor Cooking

Wild Places to Visit – Northern Ireland – Victoria Park
Victoria Park is one of our favourite local places to visit all year round. Despite its city location it is a great place to spot wildlife and has superb walking and cycling links. My youngest son and I recently hopped on our bikes for a … Continue reading Wild Places to Visit – Northern Ireland – Victoria Park

Wild Places to Visit Northern Ireland – Belshaw’s Quarry
We recently took a little trip to Belshaw’s Quarry, located just outside Lisburn, to enjoy a wander around the nature reserve to check-out the nature-inspired sculptures dotted along the trail. It was our first time there and as we drove along the country lane to … Continue reading Wild Places to Visit Northern Ireland – Belshaw’s Quarry

Wild Living – The Mourne Mountains – Slieve Bearnagh
It felt beyond great to head to the Mournes recently for an early morning hike after more than three months away. I have missed those mountains like you would not believe. When I see them from a distance I sigh and say: ‘there’s my girls’ … Continue reading Wild Living – The Mourne Mountains – Slieve Bearnagh

Wild Living – Gorse Cordial
I love this time of year, when so much is springing to life and nature offers up some amazing treats that can boost our wellbeing. We’ve been enjoying lots of wild garlic (recipe is on the blog) and nettles recently and when I noticed that … Continue reading Wild Living – Gorse Cordial

Wild Living – A week of sunrises
Last week I was inspired by the #equinoxriseupcommunity and WanderWomen Scotland to get up each day to enjoy watching the sunrise as we made our way towards the Spring Equinox on Saturday. I’m not what you would describe as a natural early riser but have … Continue reading Wild Living – A week of sunrises

Wild Family – Adventuring on the Ards Peninsula
I’m not one for fuss, faff or forced fun so when Mother’s Day came round this year I asked for a low-key day where I could go slow and spend time outdoors in nature with my family. This past year has been incredibly challenging and … Continue reading Wild Family – Adventuring on the Ards Peninsula