Jen Lowthrop

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Kendal Mountain Festival - Everything you need to know

Jan 6, 2025 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

It is a couple of weeks since I attended Kendal Mountain Festival for the first time and I am still buzzing! What an event, what a weekend! Kendal Mountain Festival has been on my radar for a while, but I always felt a bit overwhelmed by how it works and didn’t have anyone to go with and didn’t fancy it alone. So when Komoot asked if I was up for joining them and being on a panel I leaped at the opportunity.
6 Unique Places to Stay in England’s National Parks

Sep 4, 2024 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

Last year, I had the opportunity to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, exploring all 10 of England’s National Parks and with it got to explore some of the unique places to stay in them. For 10 weeks – and across 1,000 miles of hiking – I hiked to the highest point in each National Park, and walked from one border to the opposite border of each. Alongside the physical component of this expedition, I also wanted to showcase each park, and the unique features that make it special.
Five low-cost ways to show appreciation to staff

Aug 16, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Kellie E. Smith |Mary Wessel |Ioan Marc Jones |Jen Lowthrop

It’s nice to feel appreciated. When you receive gratitude from someone, it releases dopamine and serotonin in your brain. These are chemical messengers which improve our mood and make us feel good. Showing staff that they are valued benefits everyone. It reduces stress, makes people feel happy, improves their physical health, and creates a positive working environment. When people feel recognised for the work they do, they feel more engaged and motivated, which in turn increases productivity.
Ten ways to boost motivation and productivity

Aug 14, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Jen Lowthrop |Joe Lepper |Ioan Marc Jones |Laura Stanley

It is easy to have a ‘busy’ day at work. Have lots of meetings, send a few emails, start a few documents or projects, and before you know it the day is done. All of that doesn’t necessarily mean you have been productive. Have you moved that big project forward or finished a task that has been bugging you for a while? Productivity can sometimes include doing things that might not seem productive at all.
A luxury eco Tree house stay on the edge of the Peak District

Aug 12, 2024 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

If you’re looking for a unique, beautiful and luxury eco tree house on the edge of the Peak District then I have you covered. Wild Hive at Callow Hall is the ultimate place to stay, with luxury eco tree houses or beautiful designed bedrooms in the main hotel. I arrived at Callow Hall at the very end of my 1000 mile hike across every national park in England. It decided to rain for my final few miles, in true British style.
Luxury Glamping in Dartmoor National Park - room with a view

Jul 23, 2024 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

If you’re looking for somewhere unique to stay in Dartmoor, then Room With View is the best luxury glamping in Dartmoor National Park. It’s so luxurious I would question as to whether it is even glamping. You certainly don’t go without anything. A unique wooden home right in the middle of the national park, complete with your own private walled garden, kitchen, log fire and en suite bathroom.
Hiking Routes Across Every National Park In England

Jul 23, 2024 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

Last year I hiked across every national park in England. I don’t mean a little walk around, I mean a multi day hike ALL the way across, from one side to the opposite of each of the 10 national parks in England. Below you will find my hiking routes I did across every National Park in England. You could do them too!This was part of my ‘A Walk in the Parks‘ challenge. I walked 1000 miles with my dog Cookie raising over £20,000 for England’s National Parks.
Luxury Glamping in Dartmoor National Park - A room with a view

Jun 19, 2024 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

If you’re looking for somewhere unique to stay in Dartmoor, then A Room With View is the best luxury glamping in Dartmoor National Park. It’s so luxurious I would question as to whether it is even glamping. You certainly don’t go without anything. A unique wooden home right in the middle of the national park, complete with your own private walled garden, kitchen, log fire and en suite bathroom.
The best off grid glamping in Yorkshire at Coast and Camplight

Jun 17, 2024 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

I had heard about Coast and Camplight a few times before my hike and was thrilled when they got in touch for a review. It really is the best off grid glamping site in Yorkshire and further afield and was a perfect stop off for Cookie and I in our second national park, the North York Moors. I was welcomed to Coast and Camplight by chickens pecking in and out of their caravan home. Yes, literally a caravan for a home, alongside a large area outside to hang out too of course.
The best summer food festivals in Derbyshire

May 10, 2024 | shegetsaround.co.uk | Jen Lowthrop

It’s that time of year again – after a long and rainy winter, spring is beginning to show. Right now, the thought of sunny days spent at summer food festivals, eating your way through Derbyshire’s best local produce… it sounds absolutely dreamy.