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Try these 14 Routes with your TCS London Marathon MyWay Adventure
Complete the TCS London Marathon wherever you wish with 14 virtual OS Maps routes to try.
Top Secret Wild Swimming Spots Near London
Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide to the Lakes and Dales, reveals his top 6 favourite hidden places to go wild swimming in the Lake District. From the emerald pool at tongue pot to plunge pools at Ullswater, we have your next trip to the lakes covered.
8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners
OS Champion Alex Middleton shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here’s 8 of his favourite spots for hiking near London which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city. All these routes make a great spring walk.
London’s best parks for dog walking
If you want to walk your dog in London and feel like your options are limited due to it being a huge city, you couldnāt be more wrong! We take a look at some of the best parks for dog walking in London and where they are on the map.
All about the Thames Path
Ordnance Survey’s guide to the Thames Path, one of Britain’s National Trails running for 184 miles along the banks of the River Thames. Discover everything you need to know about the Thames Path including maps and information on the Thames Path extension.
London: staying wild in the city
Cities can often be unexpected treasure-troves of nature. Chris Platt explores London to discover where nature has taken up residence, and where you can reconnect with the wild.
A run with a twist – hunting posts in Hampstead Heath
Orienteering doesn’t require technical kit, is very affordable and there are events held most weekends in rural and urban areas, as well as free fixed courses in forests and parks across Britain.
Urban Trails
Finding running routes in urban areas may not be as hard as you think. Mountain runner Max Nicholls tells us how he trains for National and World Championships by finding routes in South London.
10 Traffic-Free Cycling Routes from London
London isnāt always the first place that springs to mind when it comes to group cycling. But with canals, towpaths and green spaces galore, there are a surprising number of traffic-free cycling routes that are perfect for families and groups.