We were in Switzerland at the end of August (check out family travel blog POD Travels for more) so POD was back to school within a few days of being back. It’s taken her a little while to get into the swing what with new teachers and a different schedule but September seems to have disappeared so fast! I do love this time of year though when the leaves start to change and we can admire those glorious autumnal hues. I’m super excited to be doing a sunrise photo walk at one of our favourite National Trust properties this weekend. Here’s hoping I can get myself up with the larks!
We thought we knew all our special places locally but it turns out we don’t. We found this amazing common recently which is a short drive from us and just beautiful. It’s not often we find somewhere new, having lived in the area for 8 years, but what an absolute joy. It’s got me wondering if there are any other places to discover that are on my doorstep.
There are been some wonderful photos shared in the #UKExplore community on Instagram over the past month. Do go and have a look if you’re not already joining in. The #UKExplore community is focused on outdoor adventures and special places – every month we give away a National Trust day pass. Your photograph doesn’t have to be an image from one of the 534 National Trust properties (although you already know we adore them!), we want to see your ‘off the beaten track’ spots, too.
Your photograph could be the most marvellous of meadows, the perfect place for a picnic, the loveliest lake for skimming stones, or rambling routes for running along. Wherever and whenever you’re out exploring, simply take a photo and upload it to Instagram using the #UKexplore hashtag so we can find you. You don’t have to be a blogger either, anyone can join in and be in with a chance to win a prize.
The #UKexplore community is co-hosted by Karen from Mini Travellers (& Fuelled by Latte) and myself. If we’re not following each other on Instagram, do give us both a nudge – you’ll find me here and Karen here. These are just a few of my favourite images from the last month. Make sure you head over to Mini Travellers to see Karen’s winner and her best #UKexplore photographs too.
Top left to right: Mummy Travels, Typical Mummy, Cumbrian Cockney
Middle left to right: Three Little Ladies and Me, Laura SideStreet, LJK Shots
Bottom left to right: Leebo600, Donna Wishart, Jenny Pebbles in Pocket
My winner this month, however, is Louise Burden who wins a Day’s Family Pass to a National Trust property for this beautiful capture. Well done and thank you so much to the National Trust for providing the prize.
Do click on the links above so you can follow these folk on Instagram. We look forward to hearing about all your adventures next month.
Terms & Conditions
1. Please only submit (on Instagram) your own photos.
2. Add the #UKexplore hashtag.
3. The challenge runs from 00.00 on the first of the month to 23.59 on the last day of the month.
4. Only photographs uploaded during those times are eligible for that month’s competition.
5. Winners will be announced on Mini Travellers and PODcast on the second day of the following month and will be notified on Instagram.
6. Winners have 28 days to provide their address in order to receive their National Trust Family Admission Day Pass (exclusions apply and can be made available upon request). The pass can be used by up to 1 adult and 3 children, or up to 2 adults and 2 children for one day only. There is no cash alternative.
7. Including the #UKexplore hashtag indicates approval for the images to be posted on Mini Travellers and PODcast, and the corresponding social media channels.
8. The judges’ decision is final.
