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Flintshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 2, 2025
8 min read

Explore these lovely Flintshire Coast Circular Walks – great walks if you’re staying in Talacre, Rhyl or Prestatyn

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Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

October 1, 2025
6 min read

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail, one of the toughest (and also most spectacular) long distance walks in the Scottish Highlands.

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Walk the Solent Way: Hampshire’s Coastal Trail with Castles, Ferries & Sea Views

September 30, 2025
3 min read

Discover The Solent Way: a 60-mile walk through Hampshire. Explore 5 suggested stages with highlights, tips, and an interactive OS map

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A List of Women’s Adventure & Hiking Groups to Join in the UK

September 18, 2025
2 min read

A list of UK female only adventure and hiking groups – the best place to start to build outdoor confidence.

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Easy Thoughtful Gifts You Can Post for Christmas or Birthdays

September 16, 2025
3 min read

One of the most affordable, thoughtful and easy gifts you can post – From just £7.99 for our small personalised maps, UK postage is free.

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Looking for the best Lake District Walks? Meet Outdoor Expert Vivienne Crow

September 16, 2025
10 min read

Vivienne shares the inspiration behind her new book Outstanding Walks: Lake District, featuring 60 of the best Lake District hiking routes

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From Blisters to Books: Fiona Barltrop’s Path to Outdoor Writing

September 10, 2025
6 min read

Find out more about OS Author Fiona Barltrop, a freelance outdoor writer and photographer with a passion for nature and adventure.

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The 16 Lakes of the Lake District – Ranked by Popularity

August 20, 2025
4 min read

Discover the 16 stunning lakes of the Lake District ranked by popularity. Explore each lake’s depth, size, hiking routes, OS Maps links, and fascinating facts to plan your next outdoor adventure.

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GPX File FAQ’s – A Complete Guide For Hikers

August 14, 2025
4 min read

Find out everything about hiking using GPX files? GPS expert, Jon Monks explains step by step how to use GPX files and where to find them.