Beginner's guides

An easy guide to tree identification

In Britain there are at least fifty species of native trees and shrubs. You may have been out and about and thought to yourself, what tree is that? Here's an easy guide to tree identification so you can brush up on your tree knowledge and identify the beautiful trees you pass.

Planning a walking route in 5 easy steps

Don't just follow others - planning your own walking route can be a rewarding experience, helping you discover new places or set yourself challenges. Jonathan from the OS Team outlines how you can get started and find new walking routes with the help of a walking route planner.

How to start walking - top tips for beginners

Walking is one of the simplest yet effective ways to get fit and healthy outside. But getting started is often the hardest part. Emma Yoxall shares how she got into it and offers 5 tips for beginners to help get started.

A beginner's guide to running

Whether it's around the block, to the shop, or a full scale marathon, there is no doubt that running is good for you. This beginner's guide to running will help you get started.

A beginner's guide to Trail Running

Looking to mix up your time outside? Enjoy one of the many benefits of trail running and discover new paths near you. Our beginner's guide to trail running will help get you started.

Map art for beginners

Why not have some daily GetOutside fun and create your own map art? GetOutside Champion duo TwoBlondes show us how.

Get outside and grow some veg

​If you're by an open window right now, you’ll probably notice signs of spring. Whether it’s the birds singing, the sun shining higher in the sky or buds appearing on the trees, the season for growing is here.

Give your kids more time

Our lifestyle today means that for the first time ever, our children could have a lower life expectancy than us. Their physical and mental wellbeing is directly related to the amount of time they spend outside.

50, Blonde and Adventurous

For her 50th birthday year, Fi Darby of TwoBlondes, challenged herself to sleep outside 50 times in a year. She braved all weathers, various shelters and two hemispheres. Plus learnt a few new life lessons along the way.

How to get into climbing

Climbing can be safe, suitable for lots of levels of fitness and ability and – the best bit - seriously addictive and tremendous fun. Keen climber, Sian Lewis, explains the different types of climbing and how you can get started.