Looking down on my English home 🇬🇧 __ #peakdistrict #uniquedistrict #ukpotd #placestowanderandexplore #outdoorbloggers #mobilephotography #landscape #englishcountryside #countryside #landscapelovers #osmaps #getoutside #exploringoutdoors #staffordshireiswonderful #ig_staffordshire #staffssnaps __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Flash, Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom)

I always enjoy taking a detour and cycling through Delft. Such a great little city. __ #zuidholland #delft #cycling #placestowanderandexplore #outdoorbloggers __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Delft)

The flypast. Watching the local wildfowl complete some of their technical manouvers at the start of early Spring. Time flies... __ #zuidholland #reflection_perfection #30minutesoutdoors #placestowanderandexplore #landscape __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

The hills of my home in England and the heather that grows. __ #hiking #staffordshiremoorlands #30minutesoutdoors #placestowanderandexplore #peakdistrict __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at The Roaches Peak District)

Focus on the good things and keep moving forward! __ #hiking #austria #alps #placestowanderandexplore #mountains __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Austria)

Shots from the saddle 🚴 In writing this, my predictive text came up with something completely different. __ #sunrise #earlymorning #cycling #placestowanderandexplore #cyclecommute __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at South Holland)

We are currently enjoying the beautiful surroundings of @delflandhoeve. A perfect campground located not far from our home in Rotterdam. It is a great place to unwind and enjoy spending time in this stunning natural environment and also touring around on the Kayak. ⛺ __ #delft #kamperen #delfandhoeve #placestowanderandexplore #kayak (at Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Things you see while out on your bike. 🚴 Like this typical scene from the beautiful city of Delft. Now, I don't know my Daffodils from my Petunias, but I thought this vibrant bouquet really did the trick. Have a good day! __ #delft #cycling #delftcentrum #placestowanderandexplore #typicaldutch __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Delft)

One those moments where you approach a 'Dutch Hill' and wished you'd changed into the right gear a little earlier. __ #delft #cycling #delftcentrum #placestowanderandexplore #typicaldutch __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Delft)

Hidden coves/beaches along the glorious Bretagne coast. Really enjoyed exploring this part of France in the Kayak and on the SUP. Fun times! __ #france #coastline #bretagne #coast #outdoorbloggers __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Bretagne, France)

I cycle passed here everyday, but never really fully appreciate how beautiful this place is. I might have to start slowing down a little or maybe just look a bit more. __ #CanonChallenge #CanonNederland #FietsNaarJeWerkDag #delft #mooizuidholland #cycling __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Delft)

Each day, out on the bike, certainly presents its own challenges. Not just with the 27km distance between Rotterdam and The Hague, but more so the dramatic weather this week. Dodging the Thunderstorms is never a good pastime and throughout I've been cycling a looking to the skies. This was yesterday and the calm after the storm. __ #CanonChallenge #CanonNederland #FietsNaarJeWerkDag #lonetree #mooizuidholland #cycling __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

One of the finest trees around. Always enjoy visiting this solitary beauty, whenever I'm home. Grindon Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands always delivers. __ #uniquepeakdistrict #peakdistrict #placestowanderandexplore #wildstaffordshire #lonetree __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Peak District National Park)

Moorland Life. __ #uniquepeakdistrict #peakdistrict #placestowanderandexplore #wildstaffordshire #peakdistrictfaces #highlandcattle __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Peak District National Park)

Down by the waters edge. Enjoying a tranquil scene, in the heart of Rotterdam. -- I'm pleased to announce I have a new Blog post available on my website. It is a product review in collaboration with @nikwax who are the world leaders in Outdoor Waterproofing. You can read my thoughts and the review, by clicking on the link in my bio above. Thank you in advance if you choose to do so... #getoutside #30minutesoutdoors #nikwax #placestowanderandexplore #outdoorproducts __ My blog account @garethmateblog (at Rotterdam, Netherlands)

Blackshaw Moor and the view ( down the valley) towards the market town of Leek. To the left is the open moorland, once used as an Army firing range and to the right the spectacular rock formations of the Winking Man and Rashaw rocks. Its a remote place and when the wind blows and the weather rolls in, you certainly know about it. On this particular morning, the only real challenge presented was that big yellow ball in the sky. Not seen that often, but I think they call it the sun. __ #uniquepeakdistrict #peakdistrict #placestowanderandexplore #wildstaffordshire #englishcountryside #staffordshiremoorlands __ My Blog account @garethmateblog (at Blackshaw Moor)

I love this place... and whenever I'm at home... I always obey the country code, by going over the stile. 🙄 -- This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, therefore I have written a short Blog Post about 'Digital Detox' and the importance of putting our many devices and social media fascination to one side and perhaps living life the way we used to live it. Much support to @mentalhealthfoundation You can read all about it via the link in my bio. Many thanks for reading... if you choose to do so. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #30minutesoutdoors #getbacktonature __ My personal account @garethmateblog (at Blythebridge, Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom)