Guides

Mappy Christmas Crafts

The countdown is on for Christmas! So get crafty with your old paper maps with these 10 festive ideas.

8 ways to keep active outdoors all winter

The clocks have changed, autumn is waning, the nights are drawing in, and it can be very tempting to stay indoors in the warm all winter. But resist the urge to hibernate. Staying active in the colder months will make you healthier & happier.

The Gaelic origins of place names in Britain

If you have ever wondered how many of the places in Scotland got their names, this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation, is here to help.

After-work Long Distance Trail

How can you do a long distance trail when you don't have any time? GetOutside Champion Rory Southworth reveals his After-work Long Distance Trail Project.

Could you be an OS GetOutside Champion?

What does it take to be an OS GetOutside Champion? All you need is an infectious enthusiasm for outdoor activity and a passion to share this with others. What are you waiting for, apply to be a Champion now!

Active commuting to work

GetOutside Champion, Debs Butler loves cycling to work. But how does she keep it up when the darker, colder months set in? Here’s her 6 tips to keep your activity high as the temperature outside drops.

Skiing in the Lake District

Seasoned skier and GetOutside Champion, Rory Southworth, explores the slopes around the Lake District to give him that ultimate skiing buzz!

38 of the spookiest place names in the UK

For Halloween, we've dug out 38 of the spookiest place names we can find across the UK... can you add any more?

Look after your mental health this season

For many, the colder seasons mean crisp mornings, warm drinks and snuggling by the fire. But for others, the shorter days signal a downturn in mood and energy leaving us feeling sad and sluggish.​ Eli Bishop gives us some tips to help.

The Adventure Combination Game

Trying to create a plan every weekend that’s both practical and motivates the kids to come on an adventure can be tricky. Ben & Miriam from River Rascal may have the answer to your prayers with this simple yet genius game to get the whole family outside.