Swimming

Hydrotherapy

GetOutside Champion Laura made the film Hydrotherapy in the depths of last winter about why she swims all year round for her health. She explains why she is passionate about her latest project swimming 15 of the UK’s National Parks to test for microplastics and why she thinks we should all make the most of every day.

GetOutside Magazine

Welcome to the GetOutside Magazine. Turn every journey from your doorstep into an adventure with inspiring stories, tips, ideas and advice to make the most of your time outside.

27 swims for my 27th birthday

When it comes to setting challenges, GetOutside Champion Rory Southworth throws himself into the wild and wondrous kind! Had he bitten off more than he could chew attempting 27 swims in a day for his 27th birthday?

Hands up if you made New Year’s Resolutions?

Need something to aim for with your 2020 New Year's resolution? Whether you like to swim, cycle, run, ride, or get muddy with mates, there's an event or charitable cause for you to aim towards. GetOutside Champion, Eli Bishop's gives us some ideas.

Approach the New Year with 20/20 vision

What's your New Year's resolution? GetOutside Champion Glyn Dodwell explores 5 awesome challenges you could set yourself for 2020.

9 mini adventures from London

A microadventure is an overnight (5pm to 9am) adventure so let’s define a mini adventure as a 24 - 48 hour adventure. One that can be enjoyed over weekends, snugged perfectly between Friday nights and Monday mornings, and provide a suitable smile inducing dose of outdoors time.

10 short n’ sweet adventures from your front door

Living in Great Britain, we don’t have to go far to find green spaces and natural water, even in big cities. Here are 10 short n’ sweet adventures you can do from your front-door in an evening or weekend.

5 amazing adventures to try in 2019

GetOutside Champions Jen & Sim Benson are endurance athletes, guidebook authors and passionate explorers of the great British outdoors - here's 5 amazing adventures they think you should try in 2019.

5 of the best places to walk and swim

​What could be better on a day off than getting out into the countryside for a walk in the sunshine, and finishing it off with a refreshing swim?

Get involved with National GetOutside Day

​On Sunday 30 September you could be part of something big. Something that’ll make you healthier and happier, and more connected with friends and loved ones. Because that’s when you can join Ordnance Survey’s National GetOutside Day.