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Ten Tors Challenge
  • Walking

The Ten Tors Challenge

October 10, 2022
4 min read

The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual challenge organised by the British Army for young people to navigate the wilds of Dartmoor. It’s a multi-day adventure that tests stamina, navigation and mental toughness – for both the participants and the volunteer. We speak to OS Champion Fi Darby about her experience.

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  • Places to go
  • Walking

Northumberland Coast Path

October 10, 2022
8 min read

The Northumberland Coast Path offers some stunning coastal walking. The 62-mile (100km) waymarked route is the best way to experience this beautiful, varied landscape. Broken down into stages, here’s everything you need to know in order to walk the path.

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  • Places to go

Interesting facts about Blenheim Palace

October 10, 2022
5 min read

Here are 20 interesting facts about Blenheim Palace you may not have known. Learn more about the palace and what to do there with this guide and make the most of your visit.

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  • Places to go

Visit Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula

September 27, 2022
5 min read

Discover what you can see and do at Three Cliffs Bay (Bae y Tri Chlogwyn) in Gower, Wales. Find practical information on parking, facilities and accessibility to help you plan a great day out.

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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.

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  • Climbing and mountaineering

Best climbing crags in Britain

September 13, 2022
6 min read

Britain is home to over 47,000 rock climbing routes that are free to use, from dramatic sea cliffs in Cornwall to the rugged mountains in Snowdonia. Bethany, from the OS Team, shares her best climbing crags in Britain for you to enjoy and explains how to find crags near you.

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  • Places to go

Outdoor places to visit near you

September 8, 2022
5 min read

Get outside more often by exploring from your front door. Whether you like to take the kids to a park, the dog for a walk or yourself for a run, we take a look at how to find new outdoor places to visit near you.

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  • Family activities
  • Map Reading

Map reading skills for children

August 25, 2022
1 min read

Find out why you should get maps for kids and encourage them to improve their map reading skills. These guides will show you how to make map reading for kids of all ages both fun and educational.

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  • Camping
  • Dog friendly

Your guide to camping with dogs

August 19, 2022
6 min read

With an eager attitude, a bit of preparation and the right gear, you’ll be ready to explore the outdoors with your four-legged friend. Here’s our expert guide to camping with dogs to make sure your overnight adventures get off to a good start.