JUNE FIELD NOTES: Summer Trails & Adventures
Summer Trails and Adventures
June arrives with long, sunny days and while we’ve already had a heatwave, June should be the first real stretch of summer with more settled weather. Early starts feel easier, evenings run later, and the outdoors becomes the best place to be. This month is all about summer trails and small adventures — coastlines, countryside rambles, and those spontaneous weekend escapes that only happen when the weather turns kind.
Seasonal notes
Wildflower meadows are full of colour and butterflies are at their most active
It’s a busy month for bees and wasps as they gather pollen and nectar from late spring flowering plants
The bats are out – we love watching them dive bomb our garden at dusk
Warm, bright days arrive more often, but there’s still the odd cool morning or sea breeze to contend with
Evening walks
In June, the light reaches its longest stretch of the year. Evenings run well past 9pm, and the last of the sun hangs on the horizon long after you’d expect it to fade.
These long, settled evenings are some of the best times to head out, whether you’re surrounded by fields or walking from an urban edge into a patch of green. The air softens, the heat eases, and the countryside shifts into a quieter rhythm. You catch the tail‑end of birdsong as they settle for the night, and the light takes on that warm, low glow that makes even familiar paths feel different.
Father’s Day – 21 June
For the dads who spend more time outdoors than in. A couple of simple, practical pieces go a long way this time of year. The Trail ¼ Zip for cool starts and breezy evenings. The Waxed Cotton Cap for long, sunny days and those short showers that appear out of nowhere.
Easy, reliable gifts for Father’s Day – and we can post it straight to him including a handwritten card, just choose add a gift message at checkout.
What to Wear
We’re keeping things simple: light layers for cool mornings, sun‑ready essentials for bright afternoons. The Trail ¼‑Zip for the breeze of the morning or ideal for an evenings walk. The Waxed Cotton Cap for the sun and the short showers that seem to come out of nowhere. Practical pieces that you can use all summer long.
We’re keeping things simple: light layers for cool mornings, sun‑ready essentials for bright afternoons.
The Trail ¼ Zip is the piece we reach for most — a breathable layer that works with the breeze on early starts and is ideal for an evening walk when the temperature dips. Its microfleece lining adds just enough warmth without bulk, making it a reliable bit of microfleece clothing for the whole season.
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Our Waxed Cotton Cap earns its place too. It’s built for the sun but handles those short, unexpected showers thanks to its naturally water‑resistant finish. A practical companion for summer trails, coastlines and everyday miles.
Together, they’re simple pieces you can use all summer long — the kind of fleeces and sun‑ready accessories that make heading out the door easy, whatever the weather decides to do.
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Next month
As the temperatures heat up, it’s all about slow summer living. We’ll share what to expect – what to take on your adventures – all in July Field Notes.