Guides

OS, Sustrans and Saddle Skedaddle prize draw

We’ve teamed up with Sustrans and are now hosting the entirety of the National Cycle Network on OS Maps. To celebrate, we’re offering you the ultimate cycling experience worth over £1000.

Outdoor learning

Maddie struggled with anxiety as a young girl. But one camping trip with her Dad changed that for life.

Adaptive Grand Slam

Mission Possible. Paralympian and GetOutside Champion Mel Nicholls took on the Adaptive Grand Slam Cumbria challenge. Proof that anything's possible when it comes to getting outside with a disability.

Ultimate romantic weekend escape

To celebrate Valentine's Day, we've teamed up with Forest Holidays to give away the ultimate romantic weekend escape! Sleep surrounded by forest canopies, wake to the birds and find the perfect picnic spot using your new OS GPS device.

Still got the January Blues?

January is over but you may still be feeling blue. GetOutside Champion Nigel Vardy shares why he believes that spending time outside could help raise both your mood and fitness.

New Year, New You – is it too late?

Have you managed to stick to your New Year's resolutions? If not, start a new one now! GetOutside Champion Emma Cusworth shares her smart ideas to keep you on track with your goals.

Top 20 Valentine's Day Walks

Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a happy singleton, head out this Valentine's Day with a beloved partner, family or four-legged friend. Here's our GetOutside Champion's top 20 suggestions for romantic walks across Great Britain.

Night Nav at Dark Skies Festival

Walking through the countryside after-dark might lack the sweeping panoramic views of daytime walks but the experience can be just as special. Guided walking specialist Gareth Williams from Large Outdoors explains why and gives some tips on striding out at night.

Walking in Mud

It’s that time of year when many of your favourite paths can turn into a quagmire. Here’s top tips on how to deal with walking in mud.

Walking the Norfolk Coast Path

John is registered blind. Along with his sight guide Lauren, they are on a mission show the world that blind or disabled people can do great stuff outside too.