Ashley Crombet-Beolens

LATEST ARTICLES ( 149 )

• The Last Hillwalker - Review

  

  Mountain climbing has never been my thing, it's not that I am scared of heights, I used to hang out in trees as a kid, and am not hugely opposed to walking clif... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• I'm a Celebrity - Got Me Out Here

  

  A slight white film coated the open fields across the road from my house this morning, the heaviest frosts of winter so far had arrived over night, winter felt... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Special Moments

  

  The Azure flash of blue as the male Kingfisher suddenly appeared on the low hanging branch, as it gently swayed in the breeze, over the muddy green waters of th... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• After a Week Off

  

  On a walk home from work in the dark last week, i jarred my back to such an extent that I needed heavy medication and time off work (sorry boss), but worse... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• 2500 Miles Oct Update

  

  October has been a good month in some ways, not so great in others, I've walked a lot this month so one of my best month totals (any that cross the 200 mile mar... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Hi-Tec Altitude VI i Waterproof Men's Walking Boot - Review

  

  There is little more important to someone walking long distances than their feet, as any hikers know you need to look after them, support them and give them... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Mental Health and the Great Outdoors Guest Bloggers Required

  

  I'm looking to run a series of guest posts (current plan is one a month) on my Blog (http://www.viewsfromanurbanlake.co.uk), starting in Jan 2018, where the... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Hawfinch Hunting

  

  The UK seems to have been hit by a wave of Hawfinch, a usually scarce, large finch, thousands have streamed through the country, and for once Buckinghamshire... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Geocaching Cosgrove to Stoke Bruerne

  

  When we are out walking as a family, why would we not have a hunt for any geocaches hidden along the route? Following on from Yesterday's Walk post (Old... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• We Have Been Nominated

  

  Well, what can I say? I came home yesterday (after a long canal walk to Stoke Bruerne) to an email from the team at the Go Outdoors awards informing me that thi... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Old Wolverton to Stoke Bruerne Along the Grand Union

  

  Disclaimer: Photo Heavy postBeautiful blue skies stretched out across the Northamptonshire countryside as we stepped out on the path down to the River Ouse,... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Reflecting Moods

  

  It feels like my mood is reflecting the weather at the moment, or the weather is reflecting my mood, not sure which, the dull, uninspiring white skies reflect m... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Buckingham to Milton Keynes

  

  Light spots of rain began falling from the thick grey clouds, a strong wind building from the west, as I exited the X60 bus on Stratford Road, my journey along... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• 2500 Miles Sept Update

  

  September has proven to be my second best month, so far this year, in terms of walking distances, not only have I managed to keep the miles trotting through, bu... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Mammut Summit Low GTX Mens Walking Shoe - Review

  

  They look good don't they? I recently purchased these Mammut Summit Low GTX Mens walking shoes after my previous shoes began to deteriorate, as you may already... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Tring to Milton Keynes Canal Walk

  

  Disclaimer - Photo Heavy post.Sometimes pushing your body to its limits is a pain worth having, it is with that in mind that I set out yesterday (I needed to... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Willows in the Wind

  

  With storm Eileen barrelling through the UK in the early hours of Wednesday morning, with winds in excess of 40 miles per hour; and continued powerful winds... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Where Are All the Birds

  

  The low bellowing of one of the local bullocks, carried on the light winds up the Ouse Valley as I took an early morning stroll around the patch today. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• Leaving The Shire

  

  "Not all those who wander are lost"I didn't meet a single Elf or Dwarf along the winding root, and there was certainly no fighting Orks or Nazgul but my walks... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2017 ENVIRONMENT

• 2500 Miles Aug Update

  

  August was another good month, feel like I am back on track with the walking and also had a few nice donations so that side felt back on track too, one of the... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2017 ENVIRONMENT