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  • OS Champions
  • Walking

Car-free peaks in the Peak District

April 8, 2022
3 min read

Public transport accessible walk taking in two peaks – Lose Hill and Mam Tor. Sweeping views, ig, rocks for fun photos, possible pooh sticks and the option to descend to Edale village for refreshments. With well-marked paths and mostly steady grades this walk shows off the best of the area. Public transport available at both ends, or park in Hope and retrace your steps from the Mam Tor summit.

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  • Dog friendly
  • Walking

10 best dog walks

April 8, 2022
12 min read

Walking your dog on the same path each day can get boring, so why not mix things up and plot new routes to enjoy with your four-legged friend. We’ve found some of the best places to walk your dog and picked 10 best dog-friendly routes, tried and tested by our OS Champions and their canine companions.

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  • Walking

8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners

April 8, 2022
10 min read

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.

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  • Family activities

Den building: family activity ideas

April 7, 2022
6 min read

Den building is a rite of childhood – it’s cheap, you can do it anytime of year, it’s universal and it’s fun for all ages. Heading outside to build a den will keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. The Den Kit Co. explore the art of den building and offer some tips on how to plan a great day out.

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  • Family activities
  • Map Reading

Teaching younger children about maps

April 5, 2022
3 min read

Teaching children to map read from a young age will help them understand the world around them and set them up for future adventures. We look at how you can introduce younger children to map reading and teach them to create their own simple maps.

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  • Places to go

The best ‘hidden’ places to visit in Britain

April 1, 2022
10 min read

Daniel Start, author of the award-winning Wild Guide guidebook series, reveals his favourite all-time hidden and wild spots to visit across Britain. Here are some ideas for the perfect adventure, pitstops included!

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  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Where to ride a gravel bike: best gravel riding routes

March 30, 2022
7 min read

We’re lucky to have some amazing places to go gravel riding in Britain. This article takes a look at some of the best places to take a gravel bike and shows you how you can find and plan your own gravel riding routes. Includes popular routes recommended by the Gravel Kings.

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  • Walking

10 best bluebell walks

March 25, 2022
11 min read

There’s no denying that spring is one of the best times to get out and about. Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) are one of the most iconic spring flowers and you can usually find them in April and May. We’ve rounded up some of the best short bluebell walks across Britain where you’re guaranteed to find these beautiful lilac flowers.

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  • Nature

An easy guide to tree identification

March 17, 2022
10 min read

In Britain there are at least fifty species of native trees and shrubs. You may have been out and about and thought to yourself, what tree is that? Here’s an easy guide to tree identification so you can brush up on your tree knowledge and identify the beautiful trees you pass.