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Editor’s Choice: Unlock the Outdoors – Expert Hiking, Cycling and Trail Running Advice –  Inspiring Stories to Fuel Your UK Adventures 

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County Tops – The Highest Points in every UK County

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Unearthing The Transformative Power of Hiking – Chrissy Raider

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Route Review: Cheddleton and the Caldon Canal

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10 Best Bluebell Walks

Find Your Path: Outdoor Adventure Guides

Discover your next UK hiking guide, trail run, or cycling route with our inspiring route guides. Each route guide includes downloadable GPX files for easy navigation with OS Maps. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, parking tips, and top recommendations to enhance your experience.

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Cycling The Hebridean Way

Scotland
448km

Inspired by the life-changing walk in The Salt Path, OS Champion Meg Collington shares her own empowering adventure cycling the Hebridean Way

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Vatersay Circular – Outer Hebrides

Scotland
22.2km

OS Champion Lisa Drewe talks about her profound connection to this Vatersay Circular Walk in the Outer Hebrides.

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Parkend – Forest of Dean circular loop

10.1km

Inspired by ‘The Salt Path’, OS Champion Samantha Taylor shares one of her most cherished runs and the reasons she loves it

Inspiration to Get Outside

Here, you will discover inspiration and guidance for all kinds of outdoor adventures, including for those beginning their journey, featuring beginner hiking guides, paddleboarding advice, and a wide array of other outdoor pursuits! We also share expert reviews of outdoor and hiking gear from our OS Champions and industry specialists.

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8 Great Walks at The Salt Path Filming Locations

May 13, 2025
6 min read

The Salt Path Film Locations – Explore 8 exciting circular walks on the South West Coast Path with OS Maps

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Raynor Winn on the healing power of walking (and how it feels to be played by Gillian Anderson!)

May 12, 2025
13 min read

Raynor Winn discusses the healing power of walking and how she felt about Gillian Anderson playing her in the film of her book The Salt Path

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The Ridgeway Walk & Map

May 12, 2025
6 min read

The Ridgeway Walk is a historic National Trail that stretches for 87 miles (139km) across southern England

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