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Views From An Urban Lake

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  • Home
  • About
    • About Views From an Urban Lake
    • Introducing The Patch
    • Map of the Patch
    • Contact Views From an Urban Lake
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Photography Projects
    • Butterflies of Milton Keynes
    • Dragonflies of Milton Keynes
    • How to Photograph Dragonflies
    • How to Photograph Moths
  • Hiking/Walking
    • Milton Keynes Walks
    • Walking Routes
    • Hiking Posts
  • Nature Posts
  • Camping Posts
  • Geocaching
    • What is Geocaching – A guide to your new Hobby
    • Types of Geocache – A guide to the differences
    • 100 Plus Geocaching Terms you may not know
    • 10 things you need to take when geocaching
    • Geocaching Posts
  • Gear Reviews
  • Shop
    • Urban Lake Photography
    • Etsy Shop
    • greetings cards
  • Guides,  Hiking

    How to Choose Hiking Boots

    Ashley Beolens / 19 February, 2018

    Choosing hiking boots is part personal taste, part use, and part sizing. With this little guide I hope to offer a little advice on how to choose hiking boots, from someone who has…

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  • 5 Hiking Essentials infographic - Our guide to the 5 essential items we always take hiking with us.
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    5 hiking essentials – kit an clothing you need

    Ashley Beolens / 16 February, 2018

    As you’ll know I walk a lot. With over 2500 miles walked last year, and some 2000+ the year before, I’ve got some miles under my belt. What that has done for me,…

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  • Top 5 Birding Spots in Milton Keynes - The best sites in Milton Keynes for birds and other wildlife
    Guides,  Lists,  Nature

    The 5 best sites to spot birds in Milton Keynes

    Ashley Beolens / 14 January, 2018

    Milton Keynes may not seem the best urban birding location in the UK, but we have our fair share of interesting places for the birds. Sadly many have declined over the years through…

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  • how to choose a sleeping bag infographic - A guide to choosing a sleeping bag.
    Camping,  Guides

    How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

    Ashley Beolens / 12 January, 2018

    Choosing a sleeping bag is never the easiest task. There are so many factors to take into consideration. From shape, to season rating, insulation to weight. Hopefully this guide on “How to Choose…

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  • Geocaching,  Guides

    Types of Geocache – A guide to the differences

    Ashley Beolens / 12 November, 2016

    As a family we are big fans of the treasure hunting game Geocaching. Hunting out hidden treasures with the use of the GPS system, our mobile phones, and a handy little app. You…

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