blog — Athena Mellor

Aífe's Home Birth Story

The home birth of my daughter, Aífe, and some reflections from three months later.

ReflectionAthena MellorFebruary 2, 2022birth, home birth Comments

VIDEO | Pregnancy Q&A

An honest video about the first 20 weeks of my pregnancy, covering everything from emotional and physical signs and symptoms and how I’ve find doing my favourite outdoors activities while pregnant.

PregnancyAthena MellorAugust 11, 2021pregnancy Comments

My Pregnancy Essentials

Some things I have found useful in my pregnancy, including items for hiking, wild swimming and climbing!

PregnancyAthena MellorAugust 8, 2021pregnancy Comments

Snapshots from Cornwall

A few snapshots from our brief time in Cornwall this summer.

Athena MellorJuly 22, 2021cornwall, photographyComment

Adventures on the Isle of Mull | Van Life at 20 Weeks Pregnant

A little round up of our time on the Isle of Mull; from Iona to Calgary Bay, to seeing puffins on the Treshnish Isles and taking things slow at Lochbuie.

RoadtrippingAthena MellorJuly 3, 2021isle of mull, scotland, pregnant Comments

The First Wild Camp of the Year

Moments from our first wild camp of the year, in a stunning valley in the Lake District! Some thought also on my first wild camp pregnant at 18 weeks.

CampingAthena MellorMay 27, 2021wild camping, lake district, camping Comments

Solo Hiking Tips

How I started solo hiking and some tips in a video!

HikingAthena MellorMay 26, 2021solo hiking, hikingComment

Finding Out I’m Pregnant

The initial thoughts, feeling and emotions that came with finding out I was pregnant, back in late February.

Reflection, PregnancyAthena MellorMay 14, 2021pregnancy Comments

Moving to the Howgill Fells

Reflections on our move from the Peak District to the Howgill Fells! How we are settling in and falling in love with our local area.

Athena MellorApril 5, 2021howgill fells, moving house, countryside, country life, home life, home Comments

REVIEW: Fjällraven High Coast Hydratic Jacket (AD)

Reviewing the Fjallraven High Coast Hydratic jacket; from performance to sustainability, features to practical uses.

GearAthena MellorApril 4, 2021fjallraven, hiking, gear, review, rain coat, jacket Comment

The Joy in a Microadventure | Hiking Chrome & Parkhouse Hills

A video, photos and words about the joy in heading out for a microadventure, inspired by our van trip to the White Peak for an afternoon hike and night in our little van.

Hiking, OutdoorsAthena MellorAugust 18, 2020vanlife, white peak, peak district, hiking, van, van trip Comments

Hiking Scafell through the Eskdale Valley, Lake District

A little hill report from our time hiking through the Eskdale Valley to the summit of Scafell, post-lockdown.

Hiking, OutdoorsAthena MellorJuly 11, 2020hiking, lake district, eskdaleComment

Midsummer in the Hills

Some photos and a short video from a ramble into the hills for Summer Solstice with Heather, and some words of gratitude for all that this year has taught us and all that will come.

Hiking, Reflection, OutdoorsAthena MellorJune 28, 2020midsummer, hiking, peak district Comments

Thoughts from a Mindful Walk

Writing about the desire to strip everything back to basics and inspire you to enjoy the simplicity of walking, being mindful of nature, and experiencing mother earth in her most pure and natural form.

ReflectionAthena MellorJune 16, 2020hiking, hillwalking, walking, thoughts Comments