Get Inspired to Get Outside

Unlock the Outdoors: Expert Tips and Inspiring Stories to Fuel Your Adventures

Swimming

A beginner’s guide to open sea swimming

August 20, 2015

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.

Family activities
Outdoor skills

How to build a winning raft

July 27, 2015

5 min read

Want to spend some time on the water this summer? Read our how to guide to help you create your own raft.

Walking

All about the South West Coast Path

July 27, 2015

7 min read

Discover some of the most picturesque views in England with the South West Coast Path.

Family activities

Beginners’ guide to fossil hunting

July 23, 2015

5 min read

This beginner’s guide to fossil hunting takes a look at the best places to find fossils in the UK and explains how and when to find them. Get some advice from a professional and find out what you need to start searching for fossils near you.