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Goring and Pangbourne, River Thames, Berkshire
  • Swimming

Top secret wild swimming spots near London

November 30, 2022
5 min read

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.

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  • Places to go

Best places to visit by train in the UK

November 24, 2022
7 min read

OS Champion Fi Darby shares her favourite places in the UK to visit by train. From summits up Ben Nevis to wild swimming in Carbis Bay, there are thousands of amazing locations just a short walk from a train station.

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  • Water sports

10 best paddling routes

November 9, 2022
11 min read

British Canoeing share their best paddle routes across the UK that you must try. These recommended paddle trails can be found on OS Maps, making it easier to navigate and plan your next on-the-water adventure.

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  • Walking

Planning a long distance walk

November 3, 2022
7 min read

There’s nothing more exciting than heading out the door on an adventure, especially walking a long-distance path. Here’s everything you need to know to walk one of Britain’s National or Regional trails or, plan your own multi-day route.

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  • Nature

A guide to birdwatching in the UK

November 1, 2022
6 min read

With nearly 600 species of bird officially listed in the UK, birdwatching can be enjoyed just about anywhere, you don’t need to travel far. This guide to birdwatching in the UK will help get you started.

Loughrigg Fell, Lake District
  • Walking

Best autumn walks in the Lake District

October 27, 2022
9 min read

Autumn in the Lake District is a feast for the eyes. An array of reds, yellows and oranges span the horizon and cover the ground. Here are some of the best autumn walks to be enjoyed in the Lake District this season.

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  • Places to go

Interesting facts about Blenheim Palace

October 10, 2022
5 min read

Here are 20 interesting facts about Blenheim Palace you may not have known. Learn more about the palace and what to do there with this guide and make the most of your visit.

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  • Places to go
  • Walking

Northumberland Coast Path

October 10, 2022
8 min read

The Northumberland Coast Path offers some stunning coastal walking. The 62-mile (100km) waymarked route is the best way to experience this beautiful, varied landscape. Broken down into stages, here’s everything you need to know in order to walk the path.

Ten Tors Challenge
  • Walking

The Ten Tors Challenge

October 10, 2022
4 min read

The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual challenge organised by the British Army for young people to navigate the wilds of Dartmoor. It’s a multi-day adventure that tests stamina, navigation and mental toughness – for both the participants and the volunteer. We speak to OS Champion Fi Darby about her experience.