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Why do your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?

Lucy Atkins of Two Blondes Walking is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manager at Trinity School, Teignmouth and explains why doing your DofE is a great idea and what it involves.

How to set achievable goals for 2022

Have you managed to stick to your New Year's resolutions? If not, start a new one now! Emma Cusworth shares her advice in setting SMART objectives to help keep you on track with your goals.

21 days to form a habit

It takes 21 days to form a habit. Ordnance Survey's very own Liz Beverley had fallen out of love with running but want to get back into it. Motivation and a nudge in the right direction was all she needed to make it part of her routine. Create a habit in 21 days with a free pfd included.

Kick start your New Year with RED January

Join the nation this January by moving every day, to beat the winter blues away. Whether you run, swim, cycle, or choose your favourite fitness activity, set your goal and make this year your most active yet! Find out how you can join Red January!

The Adventure Combination Game

Trying to create a plan every weekend that’s both practical and motivates the kids to come on an adventure can be tricky. Ben & Miriam from River Rascal may have the answer to your prayers with this simple yet genius game to get the whole family outside.

Climbing all 446 mountains in England and Wales

A British adventurer has become the fastest person to climb all 446 mountains in England and Wales.

Climbing (the height of) Everest

There are many ways to conquer the height of the world's mountain; not all of them involve taking on just the one. #GetOutside Champion, Tim Meek, explains a more accessible way to take on Everest.

Race to the Stones 100km ultra marathon

The Race to the Stones is 100km along one of the oldest trails in Britain - The Ridgeway, which crosses North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns. Trail runner and OS CEO Nigel Clifford found out how tough it can be...

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

One of the toughest (and also most spectacular) long distance walks is the Cape Wrath Trail in the Scottish Highlands. Gilad Nachmani has advice for anyone planning on taking on the last British wilderness.

The Ten Tors Challenge

The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual challenge for teenagers to navigate the wilds of Dartmoor. It's a multi-day adventure that tests stamina, navigation and mental toughness - for both the participants and the volunteer leaders, like Fi Darby of The Two Blondes.

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