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It’s warm here. You can feel the chill in the air, if you poke a toe out from under the duvet, or reach for your phone to check the time. It’s early, but not too early. A cup of coffee is calling, but it’s too warm to drag your body out from under the covers. And yet…The sun is creeping in from under the blind, and you can hear a robin. The dog is stirring downstairs, and you c …
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The changing season is no reason to stop camping - as long as you're properly prepared. You know the saying - 'there's no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing' well the same applies to camping. As long as you are well equipped, there's no reason not to enjoy the great outdoors right throughout the year. As well as campsites being quieter in the Autumn, you hav …
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1: Everyone is back at school and sites are quieter and cheaper out of season. It’s still light enough that you have time to head out straight from work or the school run and make the most of a long weekend. Imagine picking your kids up from school with a car full of camping gear, heading off into the countryside, setting up camp and then doing homework or reading a book by fir …
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This week's blog comes courtesy of Keefus Outdoors - see more here:I came up with the term “Microcamping” last year. This slightly watered down version of the “Microadventure” will be sure get your kids to love the outdoors.You may well have heard the term microadventure used over the last few years when talking about enjoying the outdoors. The phrase (if you haven’t) was coine …
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If you've tried to book onto a campsite in the UK recently, you'll be aware that many are sold out far in advance, or work on a 'first come, first served' basis. Especially in the school holidays, its common to find that sites are full, especially the ones with the best facilities and Trip Advisor reviews. Gone are the days of rocking up to a field with a rickety shower and toi …
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Father's day is quickly coming upon us, as it always does. What once was a distant dream is now a reality touching down with a couple of weeks. Now, don't despair, your friendly neighbourhood Olpro blog post is here to help with ideas for what to get that special man in your life!The classic... A tent!Just in time for the big day we have received a big load of stock so we are a …
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