Welcome to my blog! I'm sharing my journey into wild camping, hillwalking, and adventures with my two poodles—Teddy and Buddy—and I’ll be adding more stories, tips, and moments as they happen.
One tent, two dogs, and a heart full of adventure.
Hi, I'm Clive, just a regular person who finally stopped saying “one day” and started saying “let’s go.” I’m here to share my journey into wild camping, hillwalking, and slow living, one breath of fresh mountain air at a time.
It all started with one night under the stars. A heavy pack, tired legs, and two eager dogs at my side. We climbed high, camped higher, and watched the sunset from the edge of the world. I froze through the night, boiled coffee with numb fingers at dawn and I loved every second of it.
This blog is where I’ll share those moments: honest stories, peaceful places, lessons learned the hard way, and the quiet kind of joy that comes from carrying your own world on your back. If you love nature, dogs, walking for miles, or just want to feel a little more grounded in a noisy world, you’re in good company.
So whether you're a seasoned wild camper or just curious about trying it for the first time, I hope you’ll find something here that inspires you to step outside, breathe deeply, and maybe even pitch your own tent in the wild.
Let’s walk this path together.
This May half term, we’re heading out on our biggest adventure yet! A two-night wild camping trip into higher, more remote ground. It’s wilder, steeper, and a little more challenging than our first, and I couldn’t be more excited.
This was a day I’d been looking forward to for months—and it didn’t disappoint. Our first ever wild camping trip, and what a place to begin. After walking nearly 10 miles with a 17kg backpack, we reached the top of the hill, and it felt like we were standing on the edge of the world. Just me, the dogs, and the endless views stretching out into the distance.
I started this blog after my first wild camping trip, a cold, beautiful, unforgettable night in the hills with my two dogs. It was something I’d talked about for years, and finally doing it changed everything.
This space is a way to capture those moments, reflect on what I’m learning, and share the simple joy of being outside. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about getting out there, one step at a time.
No wild camping trip would be complete without my two four-legged companions Teddy and Buddy.
Teddy, the black toy poodle, is the quiet observer. Thoughtful, loyal, and always alert, he takes his role as camp guardian very seriously (especially when squirrels are involved). He’s the first to settle by the tent and the last to miss a sunrise.
Buddy, the apricot toy poodle, is the life of the trail. Curious, cheerful, and full of personality, he brings the fun wherever we go. He’s usually the one leading the way with a wagging tail and a nose in every bush.
Together, they make the perfect adventure team small in size but big in spirit. They’ve handled long hikes, chilly nights, and remote hilltops like seasoned explorers (with plenty of naps and snacks, of course).
They’re more than pets they’re my trail buddies, my motivation, and a big part of why every journey into the wild is so special
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