Places to go

5 fun and educational family trips in the UK

​​Children have the opportunity to learn so much on school trips. They allow them to discover more about themselves and their surroundings as well as apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt in the classroom, so why let it stop during the holidays?

The Hebridean Way: 185 miles, 10 islands, 6 Causeways and 4 ferries on 2 wheels

The Hebridean Way, Sustrans route 280, isn't one I'd heard of until recently, but the exposure to brutal Atlantic winds and endless roads through breath-taking landscapes fuelled my urge to do it!

Top 5 wild camping spots across Wales

Daniel Start, author of the new Wild Guide Wales, chooses his favourite wild camping spots in Wales and gives you directions on how to get there.

4 places UK military history buffs must explore

The UK has a rich military history and over the years our armed forces have built many bases. Some remain in use to this day, while others have been re-purposed into tourist hotspots.

The North Highland Way

The North Highland Way will be a walking, horse riding and cycling route across the north of Scotland, connecting John O'Groats in the east to Durness in the west, a route of unimaginable beauty, wildlife, big skies and even bigger landscapes.

School’s out for summer

Geographer and GetOutside Champion, Alan Parkinson gives our teachers some outdoor inspiration for the school holiday period.

4 of the best outdoor BBQ spots in the UK

The sun has finally come out which means its officially BBQ season. ​Even if you have a back garden, venturing further afield can be an exciting experience for the whole family. Here's 4 of the most scenic places to have an outdoor BBQ in the UK this summer.​

Top 5 places to visit in Somerset

​Somerset is a county sometimes overlooked but it repays a visit in spades. Its name deriving from ‘land of the summer people’, Somerset, with its heritage, myths and legends appeals in any weather.