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Free downloadable ebook for a summer outdoors

August 11, 2021

2 min read

This is your FREE complete guide to a summer outdoors!

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Walking

10 best British islands

August 6, 2021

8 min read

Author and OS GetOutside Champion Lisa Drewe shares her 10 best British islands to walk around, taken from her book Islandeering.

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Family activities

How to have the perfect picnic

July 29, 2021

5 min read

OS GetOutside Champion and Fell Foodie, Harrison Ward, reveals his top tips on how to have the perfect picnic including what to take and where to go.

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Camping
Places to go
Walking

10 best bothy walks

July 22, 2021

23 min read

Author and outdoor guide, Geoff Allan shares his 10 best adventures from his book Scottish Bothy Walks.

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Camping

With busy lives it’s increasingly difficult for us to fit outdoor time into our daily schedules. So, why not use those twilight hours that might otherwise be sat in front of the TV to have an adventure. OS GetOutside Champion Belinda Kirk, offers some suggestions on how to have a wild night out.

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Places to go
Running
Walking

Exploring Britain’s National Parks

June 2, 2021

12 min read

OS GetOutside Champion Sean Conway runs a marathon in all 15 National Parks to highlight how incredible Great Britain is. We caught up with him to find out more about his challenge and discover what makes each National Park so special.

Places to go

50 of the best day trips across GB

May 25, 2021

25 min read

Whether it’s a single day trip, or a series of long weekends, there’s some epic things to see and do outside across Great Britain. The OS GetOutside Champions bring you 50 of the best day trip ideas!

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Wellbeing

Step outside for your mental health

May 11, 2021

3 min read

We caught up with some of our OS Champions to chat about their experiences with mental health and how getting outside, talking to someone, and connecting with nature can make all the difference and improve your wellbeing.

Swimming

A beginner’s guide to wild swimming

April 29, 2021

4 min read

We explore why open-water swimming, also known as wild swimming, is so good for us and get some top tips from Olympian and Sports Scientist Greg Whyte OBE to help you take your first dip.