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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!

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.

Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs has a staggering 41 mountains over 2000 ft to climb. In celebration of the National Park’s 16th birthday, GetOutside champion Kate Hopper gives us 10 of her favourite hill walks in the area.

Biking on a budget

Cycling is a great way of getting out there at low cost. OS champion Anna Hughes recently undertook a cycling adventure for less than £50, including transit, accommodation and food. Here’s how she did it.

Five reasons to pick up a paddle

Need a reason to GetOutside this week? Cat Webster gives us five great ones for why you should pick up a paddle and get out on the water this National Go Canoeing Week.

John Muir "Father of the National Parks"

On John Muir's 180th birthday, Cat Webster revisits his roots in the UK and how his passion developed for protecting and exploring wild places.

A bothy adventure and two Munros

OS GetOutside Champion Cat Webster takes us on a two-day bothy adventure, taking in two Munros along the way.

GetOutside Champion: Katie Tunn

Katie is an artist and marine conservationist who's followed her love of wild places to a new life on the Isle of Skye.

GetOutside Champion: Cat Webster

Cat Webster grew up walking, camping and skiing in the Scottish Highlands

GetOutside Champion: Kate Hopper

Kate is passionate about showing off how you can #GetOutside in Scotland’s outdoors.​

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