Karl Rushen

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.

GetOutside Champions

Meet the new collection of OS Champions who will be leading the GetOutside charge and showcasing the best of Britain with their stories and tips. These people will be helping and inspiring you to GetOutside – follow them on Twitter and Instagram to get advice, adventures and gorgeous photos.

GetOutside Champion: Karl Rushen

Karl created The 100 Peaks Challenge, a tribute to his brother (KIA in June 2011).

An introduction to the 100 Peaks Challenge

23 May 2017 marks the start of the 100 Peaks Challenge – a challenge that is being undertaken by a team, led by GetOutside Champion Karl Rushen, who will embark on a life defining journey. The Goal is Simple, the Task: Monumental and the Reason: Inspirational...

A 34km Special Forces trek in the Brecon Beacons

A serious challenge, trig 642 is, despite its modest height, quite possibly one of the most demanding trig pillars to bag, if you stay true to the way it would be reached if you were on Special Forces 'Selection'.

Karl Rushen: three minute interview

Bedfordshire-based Karl Rushen’s #GetOutside pledge is to create the 100 Peaks Challenge – the biggest endurance event ever staged in the UK – in memory of his younger brother Lloyd who was killed in action in Afghanistan. The 25-day Challenge will involve tabbing 100 peaks, cycling between summit lines and peak regions, and kayaking across the Irish Sea.

Meet the #GetOutside champions!

Meet the 15 #GetOutside champions!