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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

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  • A Life More Adventurous
  • Hiking
  • Walking

Capturing Nature: Felicity Martin on Hiking, Photography and choosing a quieter life

November 6, 2024
10 min read

Felicity Martin, the author of Outstanding Walks in Scotland shares her hiking and photography tips and tells us about her new quieter life

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  • Gear guides
  • OS TEST THE BEST
  • Swimming

A ‘Wee Dook’ – Eco Adventuring with the Red Equipment Pro Change EVO

October 8, 2024
4 min read

Join OS Champion Gee Jackson as takes this brand new changing robe through it’s paces in her Red Equipment Pro Change EVO review

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  • Places to go

The North Highland Way

May 9, 2024
4 min read

The North Highland Way will be a walking, horse riding and cycling route across the north of Scotland, connecting John O’Groats in the east to Durness in the west, a route of unimaginable beauty, wildlife, big skies and even bigger landscapes.

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  • Places to go
  • Sustainability

Visiting Skye Responsibly

March 7, 2024
8 min read

The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here’s how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos.

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  • Walking

Ben Nevis Summit: Discover the best walking routes to the top

January 4, 2024
5 min read

Unlock the secrets of Ben Nevis with our comprehensive guide to the best walking routes to the top. Discover breathtaking paths, where to park, and essential information about facilities, terrain and difficulty.

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The OS Christmas Brochure is out!

Lots of exciting ideas for all your Christmas Gifts with Ordnance Survey

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  • Running
  • Walking

Ramsay Round

August 10, 2023
8 min read

The Ramsay Round is an iconic Scottish sub-24-hour mountain challenge, but it can also be enjoyed in sections at a more leisurely pace. We take a look at the route in more detail and speak to Sabrina Pace Humphreys, Co-founder and Trustee of Black Trail Runners. Sabrina tells us about her experience of the route and why she’s on her own mission to highlight that the outdoors is for everyone.

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  • Places to go

10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit

June 28, 2023
6 min read

From the island-rich Loch Maree and the secluded beaches of Loch Morar, OS Champion, Lisa Drewe, reveals her 10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit.

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  • Swimming

Top secret waterfalls in Scotland for wild swimming

May 4, 2023
6 min read

Kimberley Grant, author of Wild Guide Scotland, reveals her top 5 favourite hidden waterfalls in Scotland for wild swimming. From the deep pool at Feshiebridge to the river at Glen Etive, we have your next trip to the Scotland covered.