Ongoing Wandering:
Tales from Mountains, Coasts and Beyond

Killarney House & Gardens, Co. Kerry, Éire

Countless journeys across Europe and North America, whether on foot or by bicycle, have built the collection of stories, photographs and resources you will find here. Wilder places take centre stage throughout, with particular appreciation for mountains and coastlines where nature reveals itself most powerfully. Walking, hiking and cycling allow time to slow down, notice details and find those precious pockets of silence that restore us from modern chaos. Savour what is gathered here and perhaps something will resonate with your own adventures or inspire new ones.

Travel Jottings

Peruse Jottings

Versailles, France

What began as explorations across Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man has expanded to encompass Scandinavia, the Alps, North America and numerous European countries, with each journey adding experiences that bring forth personal insights. Dipping into the writings inspired by such wanderings and the research preceding them reveals an emphasis on discovering lesser frequented spots that reward any time and effort spent on getting beneath the surface of such places.

Outdoor Odysseys

Experience Odysseys

Mountain near Grenoble, France

Inspired by a love of quieter, emptier and wilder locations, this collection shares firsthand accounts of wanderings through European and North American countryside pursued on foot and by bicycle. The focus throughout is on slow, self-powered travel that prioritises spiritual and emotional experiences over speed, complemented by musings on nature, solitude and equipment. These stories celebrate how natural places offer restoration and enduring memories of beauty through a transcendental approach to experiencing landscapes.

Photo Gallery

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Fog encroaching from the sea near John Muir National Monument, Marin County, California, U.S.A.

Years of exploration have built a collection of photographs spanning Britain, Ireland, sunshine islands, North America and alpine regions, capturing diverse landscapes and memorable moments across different seasons and locations. These images demonstrate various visual interpretations of the natural world whilst offering potential inspiration for your next journey or help with trip planning. The gallery continues expanding as new destinations are explored and familiar ones revisited.

Varied Surroundings

Explore Surroundings

Woodland trail near Grenoble, France

This evolving collection explores how the world around and within us shapes our experiences, drawing together news, timeless essays from Thoreau and Emerson, and insights into nature photography. You will find matters that intrude on everyday life alongside comforting writings for difficult times, as well as reflections on how we artistically communicate our encounters with the natural world. Photography practitioners, magazines and musings throughout connect external surroundings with internal responses.