Get Inspired to Get Outside

Kick start your New Year with RED January

Join the nation this January by moving every day, to beat the winter blues away. Whether you run, swim, cycle, or choose your favourite fitness activity, set your goal and make this year your most active yet! Find out how you can join Red January!

• Walking

10 best pub walks in Great Britain

There’s nothing better than incorporating a stop at a nearby pub when out on a walk with friends and family. Reward yourself with a refreshing drink or warm up in front of the fire. Here are 10 of the best pub walks across Great Britain.

• Gear guides
• Hiking
• Walking

Autumn Walking Guide

As we get into autumn the clothing and equipment you need for walking and hiking changes too. Here’s a guide handy guide on autumn walking gear

• Gear guides
• Hiking

Wet weather gear guide

Don’t get caught out by the rain, be prepared for your next walk with this wet weather gear guide.

• Family activities

Mappy Christmas Crafts

The count down is on for Christmas! So get crafty with your old paper maps with these 10 festive ideas.

• Running
• Walking

13 Valleys Ultra

The 13 Valleys Ultra takes in an unmissable route spanning all 13 valleys of the Lake District National Park. Discover this challenging route which can be enjoyed all year round or in smaller sections for a leisurely walk.

• Running
• Swimming

Frog Graham Round

The Frog Graham is a swim-run challenge involving over 40 miles of running over Lake District fells and swimming two miles across Bassenthwaite Lake, Crummock Water, Buttermere and Derwentwater. OS Champion Alex Staniforth tells us about the route and his experience of the Frog Graham Round.

• Places to go

The nation’s favourite places

We asked the nation to share their favourite place and what it means to them. Find the best outdoor places near you!

• Cycling
• Family activities

Learn to cycle

Cycling is brilliant for all ages – it’s fun, great physical exercise and provides an opportunity for family adventures outside. This useful learn to cycle guide will help you teach someone to ride for the first time.