Guides

10 best dog walks

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 picked our 10 best dog-friendly walks, tried and tested by our GetOutside Champions and their canine companions

Winter riding guide

Winter can be a challenge to get out on two wheels, especially if you have a new bike or are new to cycling. Helen Pollard gives us her top tips to keep your wheels turning until spring returns.​

Big Garden Bird Watch

The world’s largest garden survey returns from the 29th - 31st January 2021, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch and you can take part now!

Locked down and local

Lockdown is hard. Harder than the summer. Let’s not pretend that it isn’t. Some of the challenges are common to us all. Others are unique to our own homes and families. And we don’t all have the same capacity to manage the challenges ahead of us – there is no one size fits all solution. But could time outdoors make it a little easier?

Join the GetOutside Challenge!

The outdoors is still open and our daily exercise during winter is more important than ever. Wrap up warm and enjoy frosty mornings exploring from your doorsteps. Mix up your local daily exercise with these ideas from the free GetOutside Challenge Calendar.

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.

Cornwall and Devon Walks

Cornwall and Devon form the far south-west part of Britain and are a haven for locals and holidaymakers alike. Dramatic coastline plus wild moorlands, hills and valleys make it the perfect place to explore on foot or by bike.

Walks to keep your feet dry

During wetter months there may be a fair bit of mud on the trails, which can turn a leisurely stroll into a slippery mud bath. Some routes do remain relatively mess-free - you just have to know where to go! Our OS GetOutside Champions share their tried and tested walks to keep your feet dry.

Make time to find the path less trodden

2020 took us on a road less travelled but the outdoors has always been open. Find your freedom and enjoy the outdoors safely, away from crowds, by finding the path less trodden.

10 best UK hill walks for beginners