Walking

The ultimate outdoor activity - you can walk almost anywhere at any time, discover new places and keep fit.

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2019 British Walking Festivals

From family strolls to extreme challenges, there are walking festivals and events all over Britain in 2019. Search by location, or see the events in the next few days.

Hobby Month

Happy Hobby Month! January is a great time to have a go at something you've always fancied trying or wished you could do. Don't wish it, go for it! To get you started, here's some hobby inspiration from our GetOutside Champions and Ordnance Survey staff.

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.

Adventures with sight loss

John is registered blind. Along with his sight guide Lauren, they are on a mission show the world that blind or disabled people can do great stuff outside too.

Upgrade your adventures from good to great

#GetOutside Champion James Forrest shares his tips on how to upgrade your 2019 adventures from good to great!

Best beaches for a New Year stroll

We are a nation of beach-lovers; not surprising when you consider that no one in the UK lives more than 70 miles from the sea. #GetOutside Champion Anna Hughes shares 6 of her favourite and why we should visit them this winter holiday season.

Top Family Festive GetOutside Tips

Grandparents, mums and dads, aunts and uncles, kids, partners and friends – all people you’re likely to spend some quality time with this festive season. And one sure way to make those moments more memorable is to head outside.