GetOutside Champions

7 top tips for rainy days outside

Although the nights are drawing in, and the days are getting wet and chillier, there's still so much fun to be had outside! Here are 7 of our GetOutside Champion's top ideas for enjoying the outdoors during autumn and winter.

10 top tips for a successful bike adventure

Cycling enthusiast Laura Kennington gives us 10 top tips for planning, packing and executing a successful overnight or weekend bike adventure.

Why visiting a PYO farm is the best day out

Craft Invaders, Sarah Whiting gives us 10 reasons why you should visit a Pick Your Own farm this summer. She talks us through the best methods used to pick gooseberries, raspberries, currants and strawberries. Plus, find out how to make your own jam with her special recipe guide.

50 outside activities to try this summer

Summer is an excellent time of year to get out and about and enjoy what Great Britain has to offer. OS GetOutside Champion Zoe Homes shares 50 outside activities for you to try this summer!

Lockdown adventures with OS Maps

There's always somewhere new to explore on your doorstep. Whether it's discovering new footpaths, trying a new activity for your daily exercise or uncovering hidden histories in your local area. Find out how OS Maps has helped our GetOutside Champions have new lockdown adventures below.

10 best walks to geographical landforms

Ask most adults what they remember from their geography lessons at school and many will reminisce about natural features such as waterfalls, oxbow lakes, meanders, spits, sea stacks and interlocking spurs. We’re fortunate to have so many of these ‘textbook’ geographical landforms on our doorstep in the UK - here's 10 of the best walks to find them.

Top 20 Valentine's Day walks

Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a happy singleton, head out this Valentine's Day with a beloved partner, family or four-legged friend. Discover our top 20 Valentine's Day walks across Great Britain.

10 best city walks

The vast majority of us in Great Britain live in urban areas. Our cities have such an eclectic mix of people, cultures, skylines and history to enjoy. So, take a wander around the streets or your local park, find some new street art, and uncover the hidden histories that make up the cities we call home. Here's our selection of 10 of the best city walks.

Winter riding guide

Winter can be a challenge to get out on two wheels, especially if you have a new bike or are new to cycling. Helen Pollard gives us her top tips to keep your wheels turning until spring returns.​

Join the GetOutside Challenge!

The outdoors is still open and our daily exercise during winter is more important than ever. Wrap up warm and enjoy frosty mornings exploring from your doorsteps. Mix up your local daily exercise with these ideas from the free GetOutside Challenge Calendar.