Hiking up the Blorenge in my Regatta Edgepoint boots (Review)

* I was kindly sent a pair of Regatta Ladies Edgepoint boots - this is an unpaid review and 100% my own words & thoughts

Autumn is truly upon us and it's a great time to get outdoors, enjoy nature and walks before the colder winter weather sets in. Saying that it's really important to start wearing warmer clothing such as hats, scarfs and protecting yourself from adverse weather, especially wet weather, which is why I am very excited about my new Regatta waterproof and breathable boots, plus they are super light so you can bet I'm going to get a lot of use out of them this season. 

I've been meaning to take the boys up The Blorenge in the Brecon Beacons for a while as we are slowly ticking off trig points in the area and we had done a few other summits so this was next on the list and it's a great walk for younger kids and dogs (although please be a responsible dog owner), it's always a great place to test out my new boots.

There are few different ways to walk to the trig point summit of the Blorenge, we love to visit Keepers Pond where we have done wild swimming but on this occasion, as it was getting later in the day we headed up from The Fox hunters car park as the route is really direct but also takes in some different terrain and the views are incredible. 

As I said there are a few different routes including a nice circular one which takes around 2hrs, you can also head straight to the trig point from the car park which takes around 35-40mins (it can be done quicker depending on the age of your children). There are usually sheep or wild horses grazing which is amazing but do keep this in mind if you have a dog with you. My boys loved running through the heather and climbing the rocks, there is a very cool cairn at the summit along with the trig point which looks out across the Brecon Beacons. You can see across Abergavenny to Sugarloaf Mountain and The Skirrid which are another two great family-friendly hills and summit walks as well as Pen Y Fan in the distance. 

We spent quite a while on the summit as we were in no rush to get back, in fact, we explored The Blorenge until the sun started to set so it gave me a few hours to really put my Regatta boots to the test. Throughout our hike, my feet were comfortable and dry, no rubbing and due to being breathable sweat wasn't an issue either and as I said they are really light so my legs didn't feel fatigued at all. I have also put these shoes to the test by walking through a few puddles as they have been treated with ISOTEX and Hydropel waterproofing and they really work. 

What is really impressive about the Regatta Edgepoint boot is the price point - you get a lot of tech especially as they are currently on sale at £48.95 and will keep you adventure-ready throughout the year. The padded collar, tongue and moulded footbed means you stay comfortable all-day and the outsole has long-lasting slip resistance which is perfect for rugged terrain and on top of that they are also Vegan which is fantastic. 

Personally, I always prefer hiking shoes and boots over wellies, they are warmer and more supportive and better for different terrains and we often make sure our children have the right clothing for the outdoors but we also need to make sure we as parents do as well. Have you been on any hikes or walks lately?