Water sports

Water adventures to have this summer

Keep yourself busy but refreshed by spending time on (or in!) the water. Take a look at our fantastic ideas of best water-based activities this summer and try something new.

A beginner's guide to stand-up paddleboarding

Whether you've been thinking about trying stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time or you're looking to improve your skills, this guide will ensure you have a great time out on the water.

Best British locations for surfing

One of the many benefits of living on an island is the sea! Here are seven of the best surf spots in Britain for you to take to the waves or simply enjoy the views.

Blue Space

Time spent near or in water is the secret to health and happiness. GetOutside Champion, Lisa Drewe author of Islandeering explores ‘blue space’ and the staggering scale and diversity of it in the UK’s wild and urban places, as well as our homes and gardens.

Wonderful waterways

GetOutside Champion Debs Butler takes us on her stand up paddleboarding river trip in the Midlands.

Canoeing on the Wye

With the summer holidays well underway our thoughts are turning to how we can fill them with new and exciting activities! #GetOutside Champion, Eli Bishop, gives her tips on how to have the best canoeing adventures on the River Wye.

Five reasons to pick up a paddle

Need a new reason to GetOutside? Cat Webster gives us five great ones for why you should pick up a paddle and get out on the water.

Five reasons to try paddle sports

Whether it's canoeing, kayaking or jumping on a SUP, Bel Dixon gives us five great reasons to try paddle sports.

Drawing circles on Scottish sand

Annie Evans describes her Scottish Adventure.

Are you brave enough to try coasteering?

If you’re looking for a more action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled way to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast, why not dive in and experience coasteering?