Guides

Take the class outside

Geographer, teacher and GetOutside Champion, Alan Parkinson, explores why our kids should be learning outside every day.

The Beacons Way

The Beacons Way is a 100-mile-long distance footpath, that transverses through the centre of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. GetOutside Champion Tracy Purnell takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the top spots along the way.

Planning group walks

GetOutside Champion Nigel Vardy regularly takes large groups out walking. Delve into his solid planning tactics for where, when and how he does it to ensure everyone's safe outside on adventures.

Join us at CarFest!

CarFest North is back at the Bolesworth Estate from 26th – 28th July… and we’ll be there!

Map reading for road trips

Long gone are the days when we plan our car and motorcycle journeys using paper maps and large format map books. So, what's the best modern-day option to plan that perfect road trip?

Reality versus Instagram

Been inspired to visit somewhere by a snap on Instagram lately? Well, be warned, you may not know the full picture or what's involved to get there safely. Scott Mcalister took a bunch of social media bods out to experience the real deal themselves.

Map reading skills for children

Instil a love of the outdoors that will last a lifetime.

Map reading skills - advanced guides

Learn some of the more advanced map reading skills for more extreme adventures or just to challenge yourself.

Map reading skills - beginner's guides

Map reading made easy! For beginners to advanced, adults or teenagers, find all you need to make map reading easy

National Map Reading Week

National Map Reading Week aims to inspire people of all ages and interests to GetOutside, explore, find adventure and make memories. The simple art of reading a map can open up the landscape, take us off well worn paths and keep us safe – and we’re here to help you learn how!