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Kayaking The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal ∼ A Morning Of Nature∼Filled Fun

Kayaking The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal ∼ A Morning Of Nature∼Filled Fun - The Wilder Route. Image shows 3 kayakers on a canal, the sun is shining on the water & the canal is lined with reed beds.

For obvious reasons, more & more people are choosing to staycation in the UK, meaning it’s perhaps even more alluring to escape the crowds & ‘busy-ness’ that lots of tourists bring. Could the Bridgewater & Taunton canal be a perfect place to get away from it all? After spending a gorgeous morning, ambling along the […]

Eco Campsite UK ∼ A Review Of The Quiet Site, Ullswater, The Lake District

Eco Campsite UK ∼ A Review Of The Quiet Site, Ullswater, The Lake District - The Wilder Route. Image shows a view over the stone buildings of the campsite out to the surrounding fells.

Living close to nature, taking care of our planet & being more self-reliant, are values that we hold dear. Staying true to those values begins with the choices we make, even the small decisions, such as choosing an eco campsite in the UK, is our way of making just that little bit of difference. Situated […]

Van Life Community ∼ Connecting With Others Whilst Travelling

Van Life Community ∼ Connecting With Others Whilst Travelling - The Wilder Route. Image shows Adam stood at the door looking from our motorhome.

With over 500,000 touring vans in use across the UK alone, the van life community is strong. Meeting other people with whom you can form meaningful connections & have a deep conversation within 5-minutes of laying eyes on them, is priceless. That’s what happens when you share interests, goals & values, small talk is replaced […]

Earthing ∼ What It Is & How To Do It

Earthing - What it is & how to do it - The Wilder Route.Image shows Kelly walking barefoot along a beach in Cornwall.

Can you remember the last time you walked outside barefoot, how good did it feel? You may not have known at the time but this is known as Earthing (or grounding), a method used to ground & connect to Earth energies. It’s something that we do quite regularly. In this post, we share our own […]

The Incredible Benefits of Tree Hugging

The benefits of tree hugging - The Wilder Route. Image shows a forest in the Breacon Beacons National Park, Wales.

Why is tree hugging good for us? Research shows the real & long-term benefits of spending time in the forest & around trees include, reduced stress, improved immunity, lower blood pressure & accelerated recovery from illness or trauma. But is hugging trees necessary? In this post you’ll discover why tree hugging, contrary to popular belief, […]

Healing With Water ∼ What, Why & How To

Healing With Water ∼ What, Why & How To - The Wilder Route. Image shows a waterfall cascading over rocks, the scenery in jungle like & the sn is hining through the trees.

No living organism on our planet can survive without it but water holds within its energies so much more magic & power than we are perhaps, led to believe. With the worldwide pandemic & stress on the increase – more & more people are seeking out new coping techniques, including healing with water. Having taken […]

as seen

as seen

The Wilder Route seen at Destinations - The Holiday & Travel Show in association with The Sunday Times
The Wilder Route seen at The Caravan & Motorhome Show, Event City, Manchester
The Wilder Route seen at Borderless Live
The Wilder Route seen in Wanderlust Magazine

as seen

The Wilder Route seen at Destinations - The Holiday & Travel Show in association with The Sunday Times
The Wilder Route seen in Wanderlust Magazine
The Wilder Route seen at The Caravan & Motorhome Show, Event City, Manchester
The Wilder Route seen at Borderless Live

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