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dog-friendly adventures 
  • Dog friendly

Dog-friendly adventures

October 19, 2021
9 min read

Spending time outside with your four-legged friend can involve so much more than a walk in the park. Our friends at Ruffwear talk us through different types of dog-friendly adventures and offer their expertise to help you have a great day out with your dog.

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  • Wellbeing

GetOutside for World Mental Health Day

October 8, 2021
5 min read

The outdoors can have positive benefits to not only your physical health, but also your mental health. Find out more about how you can decrease stress and improve your wellbeing by trying some of these simple activities.

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  • Family activities
  • Nature
  • Places to go

Best UK locations to fossil hunt and spot wildlife

October 8, 2021
6 min read

There are many fantastic locations in the UK for you to discover the fossilised remains of those that came before us, or admire the beauty of today’s wildlife in its natural environment. Here are a few of our favourites.

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  • Wellbeing

Be kind to yourself

October 6, 2021
4 min read

Just as we need to take care of the environment and each other, we shouldn’t forget ourselves. Fresh air is good for our wellbeing and will give you a new lease of life. Here are ideas to help you get outside and enjoy a little ‘me time’ this National GetOutside Day. See you on Sunday 26 September!

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  • Cycling
  • Road cycling

Beginner’s guide to cycle touring

October 1, 2021
8 min read

Travelling by bike guarantees a fantastic adventure and allows you to discover much more than your regular holiday. This beginner’s guide to cycle touring will explain what it is and how to do it.

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  • Family activities
  • Walking

7 top tips for getting outside in the rain

October 1, 2021
5 min read

When it’s damp and dreary outside there’s still so much fun to be had! Here are 7 top tips for enjoying the outdoors when the weather’s not playing ball. Pull on your wellies, put on your waterproofs and get outside in the rain!

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  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling
  • Road cycling

10 best British long-distance cycle routes

October 1, 2021
11 min read

If you’re looking for an epic bikepacking or cycle touring trip, we have just the adventure for you! Sam Jones from Cycling UK shares with us his favourite long-distance cycle routes in Great Britain for both on and off-road adventures.

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  • Wellbeing

How nature improves our mental health

September 14, 2021
5 min read

Holly Barber from Eco Monkey takes a look at some of the lesser-known ways in which spending time outside in nature can improve our mental health.

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  • Places to go

Top 10 English Heritage castles

September 13, 2021
6 min read

English Heritage protects and preserves some amazing historical buildings across the country. They asked their Facebook fans for their favourite British castles for a great day out. Here’s the 10 best English Heritage castles to visit with the whole family.