Other outdoor sports and activities

​Beginners Guide to Target Archery

Unleash your inner Katniss or Legolas, and have try something new with archery. Discover more about the sport and how you can get involved...

How can you tell if it is going to rain?

The British weather is unpredictable but there are ways that nature can help to give us an indication that the rain is on its way.

Unexpected wild animals in Britain – part 2

Part 2: When you #GetOutside in the UK, you expect to see plenty of native birds, squirrels and rabbits, and if you are lucky a roe deer or even a badger – but there are plenty of weird, wonderful and scary wild animals if you know where to look…

​DofE and Scouting: Why should you get outdoors?

Scouting groups and Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes are great ways to get young people outdoors, but why join? 15 year old Drew shares his story.

Find World Heritage sites on your doorstep

Over the course of 2015, Scott Sumner decided to check out all 26 of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK. Find out which were his favourite....

7 Unusual sports played in Great Britain

When you consider the quintessential British summer, it probably involves garden parties, canapés and…bog snorkelling? Fancy trying something new this year?

The Benefits of Fresh Air Fitness

There's no denying that going outside for your fitness fix in the colder months may not sound like the most tempting option. But there’s a good case for wrapping up, lacing up your trainers and heading out.

Britain: Then and now

Ever wondered what some of the most well-known areas of Britain used to look like? We’ve taken a look at how some of our favourite cities and towns have changed over the years.