Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Bowls

This recipe for low carb Philly Cheesesteak Bowls is a delicious alternative to the traditional sandwich. The bowls are made with thinly sliced beef, sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms, topped with provolone or edam and/or... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 9 months ago

Welsh Mountain Cider – Delicious Taste From The Mountains Of Wales

This was my introduction to Welsh Mountain Cider, the bottle I have tried and tasted. The one that piqued my interest back into ciders. On pouring I found it to be a hazy golden | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 9 months ago

The Roof Terrace At The Sloane Club, Chelsea

The Roof Terrace at The Sloane Club, nestled in the heart of Chelsea, London is a beautiful sunlit deck.  A quiet tranquil space to escape, relax and unwind above the busy streets.  So, after a... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 9 months ago

Speedwell Cavern: A Peak District Underground Boat Adventure

Speedwell Cavern in the Peak District National Park is a wonderful destination for families to have a subterranean adventure in a boat. The temperature remains more or less constant 10c, 52f as caves generally do,... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 9 months ago

Keto Loaded Cauliflower Mash

This Keto friendly loaded cauliflower mash is full of flavour and cheesy bacony goodness. I use it myself either as a side or as a lunch on its own. Cauliflower is a perfect vegetable to... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

Go Nest At Twin Lakes, Lancashire: Luxury And Tranquility

Go Nest at Twin Lakes in Lancashire is an absolute oasis of luxury that will capture your senses as soon as you enter through the gates. Stunning 2 story lodges each overlooking a lake and... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

A Romantic Escape At Millbrook Cottages and Estate, North Devon

A while back, trying to organise the perfect romantic escape for my wife and I, we stumbled across Millbrook Cottages. Sounded perfect, online pictures were amazing. But throughout it all, emails kept on arriving from... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

The Full Monty Eggs Benedict

There’s nothing I love more for brunch or lunch than homemade Eggs Benedict. Yum. There’s definitely something so comforting about eggs and this recipe brings out the full flavour of the eggs and whilst filling,... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

Walking Regent’s Canal, London

Regent's Canal, London is an 8.6 mile stretch of canal that connects the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal to the River Thames at the Limehouse Basin. It provides a walk | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

Baja California Pronghorn, Mexico

On a trip to Baja California, Mexico, my plans to go out on a small boat were stymied by blustery winds. As usual, making changes thanks to the weather can bring unexpected adventures, and that... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

A Walk From Budleigh Salterton To Otterton Along The River Otter

Anyone who has ever read my blogs before will know I love otters! So where better to (potentially) spot them but on the River Otter itself! Whilst staying at Sweetcombe Cottages’ Rosemary Cottage, I was... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

Strawberries and Cream Cake Recipe

This strawberries and cream cake recipe is a light, fresh, and delicious summery addition to any gathering or celebration that will delight your family and guests. The recipe is easy to follow, and you will... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 10 months ago

A Sweetcombe Stay At Rosemary Cottage, East Devon

When I was given the chance for a self-catering break in east Devon, I jumped at the chance! For me, east Devon represents my childhood holidays, having spent many a sunny afternoon on the pebbly... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

Self Catering At 109 Nunnery Lane, York

If you fancy walking the walk in York, taking a toptastic city staycation of your very own. I have got just the place for you. 109, Nunnery Lane. A perfect piece of self catering | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

Delicious Homemade Sausage Rolls

Who doesn’t love a sausage roll and what’s better than a lovely homemade one, fresh out of the oven? This is an easy way to make your own delicious sausage rolls. People often imagine the... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

Kayak Gibraltar Gardens, Norwich To Drayton On The River Wensum

The River Wensum runs from a spring between the villages of Colkirk and Whissonsett in North Norfolk, is thirty miles long, before joining the River Yare, which gives Great Yarmouth it’s name, before heading out... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

A Walk To Agglestone Rock, Dorset

A big lone rock, perched on top of a conical hill in Purbeck, Dorset. Agglestone Rock, also known as The Devil’s Anvil, is a mesmerising and intriguing landmark, sight to see and place to visit.... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

Glamping At South Lytchett Manor, Dorset

For many a childhood holiday, I went camping but glamping however, is new to me. As a child, I must admit I did miss the luxuries of electricity and not having an escape from the... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

Corfe Castle – The Iconic Runs Of Purbeck, Dorset

In the Isle of Purbeck, overlooking a village of the same name, perched on a hilltop, are the ruins of Corfe Castle. It’s an early Norman castle built in the time of William the Conqueror.... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

Ravensdale Glamping Retreats: A Mini Break In North Yorkshire

Bespoke designed glamping pods away from it all, yet only 20 minutes drive away from the wonderful City of York. A beautiful setting for a beautiful getaway. Ravensdale Glamping Retreats is a unique gem of... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

A Weekend At Burnbake Forest Lodges, Purbeck, Dorset

Staying in a luxury lodge, in woodland within the heart of Purbeck, Dorset. What more could you want? Burnbake Forest Lodges & Campsite offers all of this and a whole lot more. Located near Corfe... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 11 months ago

Pen Hill Self Catering Accommodation in The Vale of Belvoir

If you are looking for a totally relaxed rural getaway that just exudes luxury and quality, we have been lucky enough to discover that at Pen Hill, Nottinghamshire. Little did we know how much the... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Staycation In Salcombe, South Devon

It’s always nice to have something special in mind when you go on a staycation holiday. A goal. Something to aim for. When you go to the Lake District, you want to see lakes. When... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Circular Walk Of Lindley Wood Reservoir, Yorkshire

The Washburn valley, north of Otley in Yorkshire is home to a series of Reservoirs. Lindley Wood Reservoir is the lowest and nearest to Otley itself. Further up the valley there is Fewston & Swinsty... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Journey Through The Full English Breakfast

My favourite way to start the day is a full English Breakfast or “Fry Up” or “Full Monty” as it’s affectionately called. Whenever we go out for a treat or stay over at a hotel... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Breakfast At The Bus Cafe In Margate

I love nothing more than a cooked breakfast and I’m always looking for new and different variations on the “Full English” breakfast.  I love walking along Margate seafront and I’ve walked past the bus cafe... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Package Holiday In Funchal, Madeira

I went for a package holiday to Funchal, Madeira with Jet2Holidays. firstly, they fly out of 9 UK airports, including Bristol airport, which is my local, secondly, they fly to Madeira | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

An Afternoon In Seattle – Nibbles And Arts

While Seattle is known for misty, cool winters, there is plenty to do indoors when the weather is damp. One of my favorite ways to spend time in Seattle is to take in a concert,... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

City Of Caves, Nottingham

The National Justice Museum in Nottingham is where my journey to explore the history of subterranean Nottingham began. I booked a ticket for a networking event including coffee and pastries followed by a tour of... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Visit To Granada, Andalucia, Spain

Mesmerised by its art, from the winding steps of the Alhambra fortress, Granada, that boasts famous Islamic architecture, to the city streets of Realejo with its graffiti and interpretations of the world. ‘El nino de... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Westhills Coastal Cottage, Lydstep, Tenby

Don’t know about you, but the last few years have persuaded me that when it comes to holidays, there’s no need to leave this green and pleasant island of ours. There are so many quiet... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Keto Beef Stroganoff Recipe

This Keto and low carb Beef Stroganoff recipe is perfect when you want something warming and filling that does not take too much to put together. This is keto as it does not use any... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Cod Beck Reservoir: North Yorkshire

Cod Beck Reservoir is nestled in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The closest village is the tiny village of Osmotherley, a truly beautiful location that’s surrounded by moorland and ruggedness. We discovered this stunning... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Shakshuka Recipe

Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. At weekends we often head in out in search of adventurous brunch offerings, and I’ll usually end up with something that tickles my love of spicy food... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A South Downs Walk From East Meon To Salt Hill

Having lived a large part of my life in Sussex, I thought I knew the South Downs well. However, when a friend took me for a walk from the pretty village of East Meon, just... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Stay At Cofton Holidays Holiday Park, Dawlish, Devon

Don’t know about you, but I do love a good holiday park, one of those lovely places where you can turn up and camp, or book a static caravan for a few days and chillax... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier, Washington

The Paradise Inn sits at 5,400 feet elevation on the south slopes of Mount Rainier’s high mountain meadows. Designated one of the “Grand Lodges” of the National Park system, it provides easy access to multiple... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Family And Dog Friendly Holiday At Hoburne St Mabyn Holiday Park, Cornwall

Hoburne Holidays offers sites all across the South West of the country. Hoburne St Mabyn is set just outside the village of St Mabyn in the heart of Cornwall, and provides a quiet, luxury retreat... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Ku’Damm Christmas Lights, Berlin

Every year, Berlin’s most fashionable shopping street, Ku’Damm, becomes even more glamorous with an extensive Christmas lights display. The Kurfürstendamm, or Ku’damm for short, is the city’s famous shopping boulevard. From late November to early... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Keto Tacos With Homemade Cheese Shells

Say hello to keto tacos with homemade cheesy shells! These tasty tacos are low in carbs, packed with flavour, and perfect for satisfying your taco cravings without breaking your keto diet. Plus, they’re easy to... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Spiced Ginger Vodka Martini

Are you tired of the same old boring vodka martini? It’s time to spice things up with a Spiced Ginger Vodka Martini. This ginger and gin twist on the classic cocktail will add a kick... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

The Differences Between Frost And Ice And How It Forms

I don’t know about you, but the dogs and I love a cold and frosty morning walk. The cool fresh air hitting our faces, the sun starting to rise in the clear sky and getting... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Sunderland Point And Sambo’s Grave

The circular walk around Sunderland Point, Lancashire, is far more than just another headland walk. It is filled with unique tidal landscapes that affect the way of life here. It’s also much quieter than its... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

I started making up this taco seasoning mix when I realised how much I was spending on small packets of store bought versions. We all know the big brand. But when you look at the... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

A Circular Walk Of Marsden Moor And Pule Hill

This 9 mile circular walk is a wonderful quiet walk full of variety. Starting by the Huddersfield Canal in the village of Marsden you get to enjoy Standedge Tunnel, a climb up the expanse of... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

An Orchard Tour at Brogdale Farm in Faversham

We’d been to Brogdale Farm, Kent, for some of their summer events and had a train ride around the Orchard with the children when they were younger, but we’d never been on a guided Orchard... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Cheesy and Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This cheesy and creamy recipe has certainly become my new way of enjoying the great keto friendly vegetable that is Brussels Sprouts. On their own Brussels Sprouts can be hard to eat as a side... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago

Dutch Barn Vodka & Yorvik’s Y-Gin From Ellers Farm Distillery

Ellers Farm Distillery, based in Stamford Bridge near York, has hit the spirits market with a bang. Their vision is big and I am seeing and hearing their name more as I look around the... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 1 year ago