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A Cornish Coast Adventure with the NEW Suunto Race S

December 4, 2024
3 min read

Holly Atyeo reviews the Suunto Race S on a Cornish Coastal Adventure – find the route map and what she thought of this exciting new performance watch

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  • Water sports

8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in England, Scotland and Wales

November 13, 2024
9 min read

8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in the UK! We share beautiful locations hand picked by SUP Expert Jo Moseley with top launch and safety tips

  • Swimming
  • Water sports

Wild Swimming & Paddling Adventures by Train

October 23, 2024
7 min read

Wild Swimming & Paddling by Train! Fi Derby shares her advice on getting outside for adventures by train wherever you are in the UK

  • Hiking
  • Sustainability
  • Water sports

Embracing Eco-Adventure: Sustainable Outdoor Pursuits in the UK

August 14, 2024
4 min read

Ordnance Survey Champion Isaac Kenyon will be exploring what an eco-adventure is, share best practices for eco-friendly outings, highlight destinations that prioritise sustainability, and offer tips for reducing your environmental footprint while exploring the great outdoors in the UK.

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  • Water sports

Lake District Paddle Boarding: 15 great spots to launch

August 13, 2024
13 min read

Lake District Paddle Boarding – Where to launch a paddle board in the lake district. Expert paddler Jo Moseley shares 20 great spots to launch a paddle board in the Lake District

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Paddle Boarding Tips – A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddle boarding

July 2, 2024
6 min read

Looking for Paddle Boarding Tips? Read our complete beginners guide to SUP and SUP Essentials for safety on rivers, lakes and by the sea

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  • Water sports

Best places to paddleboard in the South West

August 25, 2023
6 min read

OS Champion, Lisa Drewe, reveals her favourite wild places to paddleboard in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.

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  • Water sports

10 best paddling routes

November 9, 2022
11 min read

British Canoeing share their best paddle routes across the UK that you must try. These recommended paddle trails can be found on OS Maps, making it easier to navigate and plan your next on-the-water adventure.

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  • Water sports

Best fishing spots in Britain

September 23, 2022
4 min read

Eight million people in England and Wales live within five minutes’ walk of somewhere to go fishing. We take a look at some of the best fishing spots near you and offer some advice on how to enjoy them year round.