Hi there…
I’m Harriet
I’m a full-time geoscientist and part-time hiker, camper, climber, traveller, baker and general outdoor enthusiast.
Welcome to my little space on the internet, where I share my experiences of visiting new countries, hiking old familiar paths, scaling rugged peaks and wallowing in bogs. All while staying suitably fuelled, of course.
Grab your boots, pack your bags, and let’s adventure!
Here’s what I’ve been up to lately
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Week 07: Finale Ligure
In which we eat gelato, get rained on, and finally get some climbing done… Day 43, 16th October 2023: Finale Ligure It had absolutely thrown it down the previous night, which made quite the racket in our little top-floor apartment! The rain meant that there was no rush to get to a crag, so we…
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The only day hike packing list you’ll ever need
Summer is around the corner and it’s time to start making the most of those long days and hitting some local trails. Having a well-packed rucksack can be the difference between having a lovely day out in the hills and a miserable trudge in wet clothes, so this day hike packing list is here to…
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Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall and Gibson Mill
Hebden Bridge is a mecca for walking, with countless ancient footpaths, great views and easy access by public transport. This walk has a bit of everything; history, moorland, woodland and a tea stop. Start / Finish Hebden Bridge Station Distance 12.7km, 7.9 miles Ascent 285m Estimated Time 3.5 to 4.5 hours Map link From Hebden…
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Cheese and marmite flapjacks
Iʼm a huge flapjack fan, but sometimes when Iʼm out hiking or climbing I get a bit sick of sweet treats, and crave something savoury instead. Luckily, I had a revelatory experience when I tried a savoury flapjack while out on a cycling sportive, and thus this recipe was born, albeit in a slightly more…
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Week 06: Florence, Naples, Rome, Pisa, Finale Ligure
In which I eat a lot of pasta. Day 36, 9th October 2023: Florence I had a walking tour booked at 10, so I headed out just before 9 to the nearest well-rated cafe on Google. It was a really nice place and I got a macchiato and a well-filled pistachio croissant for a mere…
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Week 05: Budapest, Ljubljana, Bled and Bohinj
In which I do a lot of walking, get an unwelcome fine, and marinade in various bodies of water. Day 29, 2nd October 2023: Budapest I’d booked onto a walking tour in the morning, so I headed out in time to hunt out a delicious flat white at a place called Tamp and Pull just…