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Walking

Best woodland walks

March 17, 2023

From family-friendly forest parks to less-trodden ancient woodlands, here are the best woodland walks in the UK which are not to be missed.

Running
Walking

The Bob Graham Round is an iconic sub-24-hour fell challenge which traverses much of the Lake District. OS Champion Alex Staniforth shares his experience of the Round and why this epic Lakeland route makes such a memorable run or walk.

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Horse riding

How to plan a horse riding route near you

March 8, 2023

5 min read

OS Champion, Charlotte Ditchburn from the British Horse Society, explains where you can ride a horse and how to plan horse riding routes near you.

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Places to go
Walking

South West Coast Path: 10 of the best spots

March 8, 2023

6 min read

The South West Coast Path stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Surging around the south coast, England’s longest National Trail is an awesome place in which to GetOutside. Here are 10 great spots to visit.

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Cycling
Off-road cycling

Bikepacking on an e-bike

February 28, 2023

6 min read

OS Champion, Phillipa Cherryson, shares her newfound love for e-biking and offers some great advice on bikepacking on an electric bike.

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Family activities
Places to go

Best wild ruins for families to visit in the Midlands

February 8, 2023

4 min read

Nikki Squires, author of Wild Guide Central England, shares her favourite wild ruins in the Midlands area and tips on how to visit. From the White Ladies Priory in Wolverhampton to the The Elephant Stone in Worcestershire, all these family-friendly locations make a great day out.

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Cycling
Off-road cycling

Cycling Britain with OS Maps

February 1, 2023

15 min read

Mark Wedgwood took on the epic challenge to cycle Britain, passing through all 204 OS Landranger Maps. Find out what he learnt from his trip and get some great advice on multi-day adventures and cycling in Britain.

Running

A beginner’s guide to trail running

January 24, 2023

7 min read

Looking to get more from your runs? Enjoy one of the many benefits of trail running and discover new paths near you. Our beginner’s guide to trail running will help get you started.

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Camping

A guide to Wild Camping on Dartmoor

January 24, 2023

7 min read

Wild camping on Dartmoor has changed, but there are a small number of areas where it’s still permitted. You’re going to need a rucksack for this one as camping next to the road or in camper vans is not allowed. Here’s all you need to know about wild camping on Dartmoor.