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Mountain Rescue Advice: How to Stay Safe in Boggy, Wet and Cold Conditions

February 20, 2026
12 min read

Stay safe on your next wet weather hike with mountain rescue advice. Learn how to navigate bogs and conditions effectively.

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Ticks on Dogs: What UK Walkers Need to Know About Lyme Disease

February 19, 2026
5 min read

Ticks on dogs can lead to serious health issues. Understand their impact and how to keep your dog safe outdoors.

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Mountain Leader Training for Women – a Personal Story

January 27, 2026
7 min read

Janire, of Ray of Sun Adventures share her journey to becoming a qualified mountain leader and how that process felt as a woman

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Water Pollution Risk for Wild Swimmers in the UK

October 24, 2025
6 min read

Expert advice from Outdoor Swimmer Magazine on water pollution risk for wild swimmers and how to swim safely using real-time data and hygiene tips.

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A List of Women’s Adventure & Hiking Groups to Join in the UK

September 18, 2025
2 min read

A list of UK female only adventure and hiking groups – the best place to start to build outdoor confidence.

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Tips for Walking and Running in Hot Weather

July 10, 2025
1 min read

Quick tips for running and walking in hot weather by the outdoor experts. We show you how to stay cool and avoid heatstroke

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OS Maps – Safety Features for Dark Winter Evenings

January 21, 2025
6 min read

Introducing ‘locate me’ on OS Maps, a handy new safety feature to help you whilst out exploring on dark winter evenings

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Top 10 Injury Prevention Tips for Novice Hikers

January 2, 2025
8 min read

Injury prevention for hikers, 10 practical tips from Physio and OS Champion Tom Troughton, for those dusting off their hiking boots or new to hiking

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No Excuses: Practical TIPS for Exercising in Winter

December 3, 2024
7 min read

Are you full of excuses when it comes to getting outside in winter? Read our list of top winter exercising tips to keep safe and get energised this winter