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  • Sustainability

Visiting Skye Responsibly

March 7, 2024
8 min read

The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here’s how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos.

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Try these 14 Routes with your TCS London Marathon MyWay Adventure

February 29, 2024
10 min read

Complete the TCS London Marathon wherever you wish with 14 virtual OS Maps routes to try.

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Wander through words: amazing walks inspired by Britain’s favourite books, authors and characters

January 19, 2024
6 min read

Explore enchanting literary walks in Britain, from the Brontë Sisters’ Haworth in West Yorkshire to J.K. Rowling’s Edinburgh. Hear the stories behind Britain’s favourite books and authors and recommended routes combining literature with breath-taking landscapes.

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Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest

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7.0 km / 4 mi

The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking.

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Glyderau Circular Walk Including Tryfan

Wales
10.5 km / 7 mi

Where else can you go where you can bag 3 of the huge Welsh 3,000 foot peaks, visit places called The Canon, Cantilever Stone, Devils Kitchen or the magnificently titled Castle of the Wind, enjoy an ending worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster and all this and never be further than 1.5 miles away from the car park.

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E-biking in the Elan Valley, Wales

Wales
93 km / 58 mi

The Elan Valley in Wales is fast becoming a mecca for gravel and mountain biking. This scenic 57-mile circular route is split between two days, making the perfect bikepacking adventure.

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Sean Conway

Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway is the first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain.

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Ben Fogle

Meet Ben Fogle – broadcaster, traveller and adventurer.

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Kenton Cool

Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers, and it’s fair to say that he’s really passionate about the outdoors.

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Mel Nicholls

Meet Mel Nicholls – Paralympian, outdoors lover and life adventurer.

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