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Paddle Boarding Tips – A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddle boarding

July 2, 2024
6 min read

Looking for Paddle Boarding Tips? Read our complete beginners guide to SUP and SUP Essentials for safety on rivers, lakes and by the sea

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Breeding Bird Surveys – Mapping the story of birds

June 18, 2024
6 min read

Bird Breeding Survey and Methodology – OS Analyst Nichaphat Sukontason writes about running a Breeding Bird Survey around Ordnance Survey HQ and shows you how you can get involved.

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A little Gem in London: Putney, Barnes to Chiswick Markets

April 8, 2024
5 min read

A small ponder along green lush woodlands, passing old oak trees and wide open spaces along south of the river where the pace is a bit slower and the wildlife from Jays to Woodpeckers awaits you around the corner.

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Family bike ride adventure

April 8, 2024
6 min read

​With another school holiday rapidly approaching the universal question of parents everywhere is again heard… ​How do we keep the kids entertained this school holiday? ​​Why not consider turning a simple family bike ride into an adventure!

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Mappy Christmas Crafts

October 20, 2023
3 min read

The count down is on for Christmas! So get crafty with your old paper maps with these 10 festive ideas.

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Learn to cycle

September 22, 2023
4 min read

Cycling is brilliant for all ages – it’s fun, great physical exercise and provides an opportunity for family adventures outside. This useful learn to cycle guide will help you teach someone to ride for the first time.

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20 activities to try in autumn

September 18, 2023
7 min read

Keep your children busy in autumn with these 20 ideas for fun outdoor activities suitable for all ages.

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Countryside Code walks with Shaun the Sheep

July 27, 2023
10 min read

Shaun the Sheep is the champion of Natural England’s Countryside Code. Shaun shares some of his favourite short walks suitable for the whole family.

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Top tips to get children using paper maps

July 27, 2023
3 min read

Find top tips on how to teach children to map read and make it fun with ‘Get Out With The Kids’.