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How to have a wild night out

July 14, 2021
5 min read

With busy lives it’s increasingly difficult for us to fit outdoor time into our daily schedules. So, why not use those twilight hours that might otherwise be sat in front of the TV to have an adventure. OS GetOutside Champion Belinda Kirk, offers some suggestions on how to have a wild night out.

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Top 5 wild camping spots across Wales

August 10, 2018
5 min read

Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide Wales, chooses his favourite wild camping spots in Wales. This blog includes directions on how to get to his top 5 wild camping locations plus recommended walks nearby.

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How to shower with hot water in middle of nowhere

August 1, 2018
6 min read

Spending time in the outdoors camping or hiking is fun until you’re in need a hot shower, and don’t know where to get one. Here are 8 ways of having a hot shower while out in the wilderness.

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How to choose a wild camp spot – 5 top tips

June 28, 2018
4 min read

It’s a fact (well, in my dictionary anyway!) that nothing beats getting outside and snuggling down under a blanket of stars for the night. Enter wild camping. Emma Frampton from the OS team gives us 5 top tips for finding the perfect wild camping spot.

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Cooking over a wood camp fire

May 26, 2016
7 min read

There’s not often a reason that you have to cook over a wood fire – but it’s great fun. While barbecues are the ‘civilised’ version, anyone can learn how to cook surprisingly complex dishes over an open fire.