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5 classic scottish ridge walks

August 6, 2019
4 min read

The long days of summer are the perfect time to get outside and explore some of the finest ridge walks that Scotland has to offer. Here #GetOutside Champion Cat Webster picks her top five classic days out to savour in the sun.

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5 epic walks

July 4, 2019
5 min read

Explore the Howgill Fells with #GetOutside Champion James Forrest

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Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale from Hartington

September 11, 2018
4 min read

Dovedale is a honey pot for the Peak District and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. This 10km circular walk gives you all the pleasures of upper Dovedale, starting and ending in the charming Peak District village of Hartington but without the crowds of Dovedale.

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Hawksmoor to Dimmingsdale circular walk

August 29, 2018
7 min read

GetOutside champion Hilary Tomlinson guides you from Hawksmoor to Dimmingdale in this easy circular walk.

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The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

April 12, 2018
5 min read

One of David Wilson’s favourite challenges is walking The Yorkshire Three Peaks. He shares the basics with us of what you can expect on this epic 25 mile walking challenge taking in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.

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Responsible dog walking

April 11, 2018
7 min read

Tracy Purnell is a lover of our canine friends and her gorgeous dogs go everywhere exploring with her. Here she takes us through a few things to consider when taking your dogs to the countryside.

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Hadrian’s wall – a journey back in time

March 13, 2018
7 min read

Hadrian’s Wall Path showcases 84 miles of UNESCO World Heritage site, two historic cities, a National Park, a picturesque coast and countryside, and of course a BIG wall! OS GetOutside Champion David Wilson gives us the highlights of this beautiful trail.

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Exploring Bowerman’s Nose and the Two Moors way

January 30, 2018
4 min read

Follow the Two Blondes as they explore the dramatic countryside around the Two Moors way and Bowerman’s nose in Dartmoor – while being followed by a film crew for ITVs Britain’s Favourite Walks

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Best Coastal Walks in Devon

September 21, 2017
6 min read

The South West Coast Path draws many an excited hiker to western shores. But you don’t have to embark on the full 630-mile trail to revel in its glory. Devon-based OS GetOutside Champion Belinda Dixon outlines three of her favourite SWCP day trails.