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The Beacons Way

The Beacons Way is a 100-mile-long distance footpath, that transverses through the centre of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. GetOutside Champion Tracy Purnell takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the top spots along the way.

Map reading for road trips

Long gone are the days when we plan our car and motorcycle journeys using paper maps and large format map books. So, what's the best modern-day option to plan that perfect road trip?

Reality versus Instagram

Been inspired to visit somewhere by a snap on Instagram lately? Well, be warned, you may not know the full picture or what's involved to get there safely. Scott Mcalister took a bunch of social media bods out to experience the real deal themselves.

10 epic mountains to climb

#GetOutside Champion James Forrest outlines 10 of his favourite mountains across England and Wales – why not give them a try this National Walking Month?

Snowdon: Routes to the top

There are many routes to the top of Snowdon itself (in Welsh 'Yr Wyddfa') with some big paths that can get crowded, but when you look across the horizon of a hundred hills you'll know why it's so popular.

Give your kids more time

Our lifestyle today means that for the first time ever, our children could have a lower life expectancy than us. Their physical and mental wellbeing is directly related to the amount of time they spend outside.

A Tale of three Norths

When you first start to map read or work with a compass, the one element that always causes most confusion is that of North! We should all know that the top of the map is North - but which one?

Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device

Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don't know where to start? This huge guide to choosing a GPS will get you started.

Idyllic Coniston Fells walk

Take this journey on a beautiful and clear day on top of the high Coniston fells of the Lake District, with our #GetOutside Champion Hilary Tomlinson. This is as close as we can get to heaven on earth!

Top tips for Winter navigation

You might be able to rely on basic navigation skills and gadgets in summer but now winter is in full swing you need to ensure that you have the skills to still have a great day whatever the conditions.
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