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GetOutside Magazine

Welcome to the GetOutside Magazine. Turn every journey from your doorstep into an adventure with inspiring stories, tips, ideas and advice to make the most of your time outside.

Keeping your dog entertained at home

It's not just us confined to our houses at the moment, our furry friends are to! GetOutside Champion and dog owner, Tracy Purnell, tells us how she's keeping her dogs entertained whilst our time outside is restricted.

Make Time to GetOutside

The outdoors is for everyone and we want to help you discover the best Britain has to offer and the benefits that outdoor activity can bring.​ Keep connected with the outdoors and engaged with our natural environments with challenges, events and experiences bought to you by over 50 national organisations across the outdoor recreation industry.

Step up to the challenge

On Thursday 9 April, hundreds of you bought the mountains into your homes. We teamed up with Olympic athlete, Iwan Thomas and over 50 outdoor brands to set a new record for the most people stepping at once.

OS GetOutside Champions

Like you, our new team of OS GetOutside Champions have changed how they’re spending time outside at the moment. Follow us on social media where we’ll be sharing how they’re handling the changes to spending time outside, whilst making the most out of their outdoor spaces and ensuring their communities are safe.

8 of the best Spring hiking escapes for Londoners

Alex Middleton, co-founder of Vespucci Adventures, shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here's 8 of his favourite spots for a walk which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city.

Top 20 Valentine's Day Walks

Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a happy singleton, head out this Valentine's Day with a beloved partner, family or four-legged friend. Here's our GetOutside Champion's top 20 suggestions for romantic walks across Great Britain.

Night Nav at Dark Skies Festival

Walking through the countryside after-dark might lack the sweeping panoramic views of daytime walks but the experience can be just as special. Guided walking specialist Gareth Williams from Large Outdoors explains why and gives some tips on striding out at night.

Walking in Mud

It’s that time of year when many of your favourite paths can turn into a quagmire. Here’s top tips on how to deal with walking in mud.

Walking the Norfolk Coast Path

John is registered blind. Along with his sight guide Lauren, they are on a mission show the world that blind or disabled people can do great stuff outside too.
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