It’s officially summertime which means we’re in peak adventure season. Longer and warmer days, and plenty of opportunities to be out and exploring. It can feel a little overwhelming of knowing where to start, or how to turn your summer vision board into reality, so here’s a list of 7 fun microadventures to go on this month, so you can live your own big adventure-ful life.

Dip your toe into wild swimming

It’s no secret that I love wild swimming, and July is the perfect time to start. It’s a perfect way to cool down on a hot day, so take your pals, or find a wild swimming group, and brave the water.

Make sure to follow water safety – take a float and enter slowly – it may be hot outside but many lakes and tarns are still cold.

Pack a picnic and go to a viewpoint

Pack your favourite snacks and picky bits, choose a nice view point, and enjoy your picnic. There’s nothing better than a picnic on a summers day, and it really is the perfect micrgadventue to have.

A reminder though that you don’t need your picnic to look aesthetic. Don’t get me wrong, I love it when I’ve got my cute cooler and picnic blanket, and everything looks together. But there’s just as much joy when I’ve got my sandwiches in tinfoil, sat on my fleece and enjoying the view.

Go on a sunset walk

The days are longer and hotter, so there’s nothing more refreshing than a sunset walk after work. You don’t have to go too far either, just enjoy views and the golden hour light because there really isn’t anything quote like it!

Try to an outdoor yoga class

One of my personal favourites on this months list is trying an outdoor yoga class. My usual yoga classes have moved outside this month and there’s nothing more calming than the sound of nature going on around you as you centre yourself, stretch and slow down. Every year it always amazes me just how gorgeous it is!

Find a woodland Walk to go on (and escape the heat)

If you’re in need of a walk with ample shade, then heading on some woodland walks might be the best option. One of my favourite places to walk in the UK when it’s hot is the Galloway Forest up in the Scottish Borders – it’s the perfect place to wander on a hot summers day!

Go Paddleboarding

Whether you take your own paddle board, or hire one, a perfect way to spend few hours on the lake or by the sea is explore on your Paddleboard. What I love about this is, whilst the days are so long, it’s a great after work adventure – bonus points for bringing a picnic with you!

Again, remember your water safety and wear a life jacket and make sure you keep your paddleboard attached to you as well.

Go on an Ice cream Tour

An ice cream is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day, so why not turn it into a bit of an ice cream tour around your local area, and try a few different flavours from different ice cream shops!

LOOKING FOR SIMPLE WAYS TO ADD ADVENTURE TO YOUR LIFE?

These microadventures are all about doing more with what’s already around you — no plane tickets, fancy kit or week-long plans required. The beauty of them is that you can fit them into your everyday life, so you’re not always waiting for the next ‘big holiday’, and instead feel like you’re actually living life.

Let me know which one you’ll try first — or tag me in your own microadventure on Instagram @postcardsfromkatie_! Looking for more microadventure inspo? We’ve got you covered – read our microadventure articles here.