Get Inspired to Get Outside

• Outdoor skills
• Walking

Why do your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?

Lucy Atkins of Two Blondes Walking is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manager at Trinity School, Teignmouth and explains why doing your DofE is a great idea and what it involves.

• Gear guides

Garmin Fenix 7 Series

We take a look at the new Garmin Fenix 7 series and the unique features which make these high-performance, multi-sport GPS watches a cut above the rest. Built around a 7-day week, these watches will help you meet any outdoor challenge.

• Wellbeing

Look after your mental health this season

For many, the colder seasons mean crisp mornings, warm drinks and snuggling by the fire. But for others, the shorter days signal a downturn in mood and energy leaving us feeling sad and sluggish.​ Eli Bishop offers some top tips to help you look after your mental health this winter.

Warm up with a winter picnic

Get inspired with these winter picnic ideas including what hot food to take on a picnic, how to keep your picnic warm and where to go for a picnic, especially in winter. Includes a simple one pot recipe for you to try.

• Map Reading

How to spot history on a map

British broadcaster and anthropologist, Mary-Ann Ochota reveals some of the most common archaeological clues and historic symbols you’ll spot on a map. From church spires to tumulus, this guide will take your though old ordnance survey map symbols

• Wellbeing

How to set achievable goals for the new year

Have you managed to stick to your New Year’s resolutions? If not, start a new one now! Emma Cusworth shares her advice in setting SMART objectives to help keep you on track with your goals.

• Wellbeing

21 days to form a habit

It takes 21 days to form a habit. Ordnance Survey’s very own Liz Beverley had fallen out of love with running but want to get back into it. Motivation and a nudge in the right direction was all she needed to make it part of her routine. Create a habit in 21 days with a free pfd included.

• Gear guides

How to look after your outdoor kit

As you spend time outdoors, the technical features on clothing can start to wear off. Kit care experts, Grangers, explain how to look care of your outdoor kit so you can restore its performance and enjoy it for years to come.

• Wellbeing

Buddy up and get outside

Arranging to meet others outside will help you stay active and make time outdoors more enjoyable. We take a look at how joining a club, a group or a team will keep you happy and healthy throughout the year.