Britain's National Parks

Spend more time outdoors this January

Spending more time in the great outdoors is not only beneficial for our bodies but also our mental wellbeing. Beat those January blues and stay active outside this January. Here are some top tips to help you get outside more often throughout the year.

Things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park

Planning a trip to the Brecon Beacons? Take a look at our top things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park including some of the best waterfalls and viewpoints to visit.

Top Tips for Winter Running

OS GetOutside Champions and endurance athletes Jen and Sim Benson share their top tips on winter running to help you have fun and stay safe on the trails.

5 of the best walks in the Cairngorms

There is nowhere like the Cairngorms National Park. It's the UK’s largest with its ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, famous mountains and hidden hills. There are plenty of fantastic walks for you to discover. Here are five of the best.

Exploring Britain's National Parks

OS GetOutside Champion Sean Conway runs 15 marathons in 15 National Parks in 15 days to highlight how incredible Great Britain is. We caught up with him to find out more about his challenge and discover what makes each National Park so special.

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.

Learn to Ride

Cycling is brilliant for all ages – it’s fun, great physical exercise and provides an opportunity for family adventures outside. This New Year make the resolution to invest the time supporting someone to pedal for the first time.

Dark Skies Festival

Guide to the Dark Skies Festival 2020, with events, places to be and more information. A great family activity to enjoy in February half term.

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.

#WeTwo

Two British adventurers and #GetOutside Champions have teamed up to undertake an Antarctic-style first right here in Britain, while crushing stereotypes with each footstep.