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Dragons Back Circular - Black Mountains

​​The Dragons Back walk starts in the small village of Pengenffordd within the Brecon Beacons National Park. It boasts fantastic views of the surrounding country side and the beautiful Black Mountains.

It’s not just about Snowdon in northern Snowdonia

Adventurer and navigation workshop leader, Jason Rawles takes us on 3 lesser-known but incredible routes in northern Snowdonia.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

One of David Wilson's favourite challenges is walking The Yorkshire Three Peaks. He shares the basics with us of what you can expect on this epic 25 mile walk taking in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.

Responsible dog walking

Tracy Purnell is a lover of our canine friends and her gorgeous Asher & Marley go everywhere exploring with her. Here she takes us through a few things to consider when taking your dogs to the countryside.

How it felt to complete the Wainwrights

For three and a half years, walking the Wainwrights had been an obsession.​ #GetOutside Champion James Forrest tells us why he believes that being in the mountains is good for the soul.

5 family friendly countryside walks

There is nothing better than a fun family day out. A countryside walk is always a great option, it’s a simple way of keeping fit, getting some fresh air, digitally detoxing and discovering somewhere new. Not to mention it’s nearly always going to be free.

Walking the South West Coast Path

As a child, I spent so many evenings after school having picnics and rowing around Lulworth Cove in a dinghy with my parents. I walked across Lulworth Ranges to Worbarrow Bay regularly and so it’s safe to say I have grown up with a love of the area.

Are you Walking to Work on 6th April?

Georgina Jackson from duo adventure team TwoTravlrs, walks whenever she can. Rain or shine, whatever the season, if it's within 3 miles, she'll walk it. So on International Walk to Work Day, she takes us with her on her commute to work.

International Walk to Work Day

Spending time outside every day is a great way to boost our health and well-being. Going for a walk is an excellent way to not only break up the day, but to also do something positive to influence your mood. It is simply one of the best things we can choose to do for ourselves. But if you need an excuse, this week we celebrate “International Walk to Work Day”.

Malham Cove & Gordale Scar

OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV's Britain's favourite 100 walks.
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