Get Inspired to Get Outside

Find expert advice and inspiring articles to help you get outside more often. Filter guides by location and interest or search by keyword.

Places to go
Walking

A guide to Scafell Pike

October 1, 2015

6 min read

Guide to help you challenge yourself by hiking up Scafell Pike in the Lake District, England.

Horse riding

10 best places to horse ride in the uk

September 17, 2015

5 min read

There are many excellent and exciting horse riding routes in the UK, which are suitable for all ability levels. Discover the 10 best routes…

Walking

All about the offa’s dyke path

August 26, 2015

5 min read

Discover more Offa’s Dyke, one of Wales’ National Trails including where to stay and a route.

Walking

A beginner’s guide to nordic walking

August 22, 2015

6 min read

Nordic Walking is a fast growing pasttime activity in Britain. Discover more with this beginner’s guide.

Swimming

A beginner’s guide to open sea swimming

August 20, 2015

4 min read

A brilliant guide to get you swimming in open water. These top tips from Heather Scoot (a novice open water swim competitor) will really help you whether your getting in shape, staying in shape or preparing for a competition.

Cycling
Off-road cycling

A beginner’s guide to mountain biking

August 8, 2015

6 min read

Get outside and have some muddy fun with this beginner’s guide to Mountain Biking.

Places to go

Discover more with national parks fortnight

July 30, 2015

14 min read

Britain’s 15 National Parks offer outdoor activities from sightseeing to extreme sports. Read our 30 second intro to each one here.

Places to go

All about the south downs way

July 28, 2015

6 min read

Situated between Eastbourne and Winchester, the South Downs Way is a designated National Trail which meanders 101 miles through some of Sussex and Hampshire’s most stunning countryside.