The Outdoor Guide

10/07/2025

We’ve got a WINNER! 🥳

The Forage Box competition has been drawn; could it be you?

Get checking and see if a wild foodie adventure is heading your way…

A huge thank you to everyone who entered; we love how this community shows up for outdoor discovery. TOGGERS, you’re the heart of it all 💚

🌿 Keen to learn more about foraging?

Head to The Outdoor Guide for wild recipes, expert tips, and Jim’s monthly foraging features...two recipes are already live on the website.

👉 Foodie feast is yours to explore, link in comments! The Law & Ox Eye Daisy Focaccia

06/07/2025

It's your Sunday read, and this one will get your tail wagging!

🐾 Dogs at Dawn: Summer walks with heart
There’s something truly special about those early morning dog walks in summer, and before the heat rises and the world gets busy.

The air is cool, the light is golden, and the quiet feels like a gift.
It’s not just about beating the heat; it’s an act of kindness.

🦮 For your dog.
💚 For your own wellbeing.

This week’s article explores the magic of dawn walks, the calm they bring, and why they might just become your new summer ritual.

🐶 Read the DOG blog 👀 woof! RSPCA (England & Wales)

22/06/2025

🤓 Sunday Read! Elderflower Fizz...

🌿 Say hello to our new Foraging Expert, Jim!

We’re thrilled to welcome Jim from Forage Box to The Outdoor Guide family, and he’s kicking things off with his very first TOG foraging feature, including a recipe for elderflower fizz!

From hedgerow snacks to woodland wonders, Jim is here to help you reconnect with nature, one tasty wild ingredient at a time. 🍄🌸

“One of the reasons I love foraging so much is that it gets me outside, back in touch with nature, and exploring the green spaces on our doorsteps.” Jim

🧺 Ready to see what’s in season and start your own wild food journey?
👉 Read Jim’s first blog now and get inspired to forage your way to fresh air, flavour and some Elderflower Fizz🍾 Link in comments!

18/06/2025

🌞 Summer Solstice is on the horizon, and so is your perfect escape to nature.

Tucked away in the rolling hills of South Devon, Dartmouth Grove is a peaceful retreat where coastline calm meets countryside charm. With just five luxury holiday lodges left, and only two still available to customise, this is a rare opportunity to shape your own slice of outdoor heaven.

✨ Picture this:
🌊 You’re minutes from Dartmouth’s coastal trails, boutique shops, and endless sea views.
🚶‍♂️ Walks galore – with trails to explore right from your doorstep.
🔥 Cosy evenings by the fire… or bubbling in your private hot tub.
🛏️ Three bedrooms ready for family, friends, or quiet weekends just for you.
🍽️ Golf, spa, pool and on-site dining – because comfort should come easily.

Book a viewing and enjoy a free round of golf or spa pass while you’re there, plus an exclusive 50% off hotel stays during your visit!

🔗 Head to the link in the bio or give their lovely team a ring on 07780006640 to start planning your Devon escape.

13/06/2025

🔔 Get wild in the best possible way…

This month, we’re giving you the chance to WIN an unforgettable foodie experience with Forage Box – and you get to bring a friend!

Jim Forage Box, The Outdoor Guide’s newly appointed Foraging Expert, is offering TWO lucky winners (or one very lucky duo!) a printed voucher for a ‘Forage & Cook – Half Day’ workshop, worth £60 each. That’s three hours of hands-on wild food fun, including guided foraging and a cook-up of the ingredients you gather.

What’s included?

🤩 3-hour expert-led foraging session in 2025
🧑‍🍳 Cook and prepare wild ingredients on the day
🥾 Perfect for nature-curious foodies, campers, walkers & explorers
🎟️ Voucher admits two – bring a friend who loves a good outdoor feast!

Whether you’re new to foraging or just fancy adding some elderflower or wild mushrooms to your menu, this is your chance to reconnect with nature in the most delicious way possible.

✨ How to Enter
1️⃣ Simply head to the link in the comments!
2️⃣ Sign up in seconds
3️⃣ You’re in the draw!

🥾 Tag your Foodie Friend (or two!) and spread the foraging love 💌
⏳ Be quick – entries close at 11:59pm on 27th June 2025
📍One lucky winner. One epic summer. Don’t miss out!

[T&Cs apply]. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Meta.

11/06/2025

Winner? YES, we have a WINNER! For the TheNomadsKitchen competition!

Check your inbox. Could you be our competition winner? 🥳

A HUGE thank you to all entrants for being part of The Outdoor Guide community; TOGGERS, we love having you here!

💚 Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our NEXT competition coming VERY SOON! So make sure you're signed up for our newsletter...it's going in there first!

09/06/2025

There’s something magical about a coastal walk…
The rhythm of the waves, the salt on your skin, and that deep, energising breath of fresh sea air. It’s not just in your head, walking by the sea really is good for you!

According to a study from Exeter University, those living near the coast report feeling happier and healthier. Why? It’s down to a perfect mix of crashing waves (hello, negative ions!), the soothing pulse of the tides, and even immune-boosting microbes in seawater.

For our boost of Vitamin N.ature, we’re heading to St Davids, the smallest city in the UK, for a coastal escape that’s as scenic as it is soul-nourishing. We’ll be walking a section of the Solva to St Davids route on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path: recently voted one of Britain’s Favourite Walks. 🥾🏞️

Expect jaw-dropping views, wildlife moments, and plenty of Vitamin Sea. Ready to lace up?

📍 Save this post if you’re planning your next Welsh escape!
💬 Been here? Let us know your favourite stretch of the Pembrokeshire coast ⬇️

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28/05/2025

We are thrilled! Welcome to the TOG family 🌞💚

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Outdoor Guide(TOG)!

TOG is a fantastic free online resource co-founded by Julia Bradbury and her sister Gina Bradbury, designed to bring together the very best walking routes, accessibility information, and outdoor inspiration from across the UK.

At V-M Orthotics Ltd, we’re passionate about helping people stay mobile and independent, and this collaboration is a perfect step forward. Together, we’ll be working to increase awareness and accessibility—supporting more people in getting outdoors, exploring nature, and enjoying the benefits of movement.

We’re proud to walk this path with TOG—here’s to more steps forward, together! 👣🌿

22/05/2025

🔥 WIN the Ultimate Outdoor Cooking Bundle – Worth £110!

Whether you’re off in the camper, cooking fireside, or picnicking in the peaks, this prize is made for flavour-loving adventurers!

🎁 What’s in the bundle?
• Portable Stove
• Spice-Filled Kitchen Kit
• Cooking & Cutlery Set
All from TheNomadsKitchen – clever, compact, and ready for the wild!

✨ How to Enter
1️⃣ Simply head to the link in the comments!
2️⃣ Sign up in seconds
3️⃣ You’re in the draw!

🥾 Tag your camping buddy (or two!) and spread the cooking love 💌
⏳ Be quick – entries close at 11:59pm on 6th June 2025
📍One lucky winner. One epic summer. Don’t miss out!

[T&Cs apply]. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Meta.

20/05/2025

Dedicated to making the outdoors more accessible, one step at a time. In collaboration with !

JOIN US! We are hosting a FREE Water Safety Festival, 30th May! Book your free place with the link in our bio now!

18/05/2025

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