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Cycling Rooley Moor

Rooley Moore – Mountain Bike Circular

March 17, 2025
2 min read

The Rooley Moor climb reveals the most beautiful views which on a clear day, display the beauty of not only the Peak District but also the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountain range

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Dambusters Challenge Hike

The Dambusters Challenge Hike – Peak District

March 17, 2025
2 min read

A route where history, human engineering and nature collide in the most epic fashion. You won’t find a more beautiful challenge route in the Peak District National Park.

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Kinder Plateau Circular

Kinder Plateau Circular Walk- Peak District

March 17, 2025
2 min read

Kinder Plateau Circular: A challenging and highly rewarding 19 mile route around the entire Kinder Plateau from Edale.

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Ilkley Moor Circular

5 Ilkley Moor Landmarks

March 17, 2025
2 min read

15km Ilkley Hike - step back in time and explore some of the key locations that form a significant part of Ilkley’s history

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Shuttlingsloe Circular

The Cheshire Matterhorn Circular Walk – Tegg’s Nose, Peak District

March 17, 2025
2 min read

On the edge of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire this walk includes several landmarks including Tegg’s Nose Country Park

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upper derwent valley walk

Upper Derwent Valley Mountain Biking Route

March 17, 2025
1 min read

This 20KM Upper Derwent Valley MTB Route is perfect for people who want an adrenaline-fueled bike ride in the Peak District National Park.

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Three Edges

Three Edges Run – Peak District

March 15, 2025
2 min read

Great running on the three Edges, over boulders with views that make the climbs worth the effort!

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Padley Gorge

Padley Gorge Walk – Hope Valley

March 14, 2025
2 min read

The whole family will love this circular walk around Padley Gorge in Hope Valley, Peak District

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deepdale and magpie mine peak district

Deepdale and Magpie Mine Walk – Derbyshire

March 14, 2025
2 min read

Appreciate the beauty of the wildflowers of Deep Dale and explore the buildings and ruins of Magpie mine in the Peak District short walk

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Dragons Back Walk Peak District

Dragon’s Back Walk Chrome Hill – Peak District

March 11, 2025
1 min read

Dragon's Back Walk up Chrome Hill in the heart of the Peak District. The scenery is lovely! Just don't wake the dragon!

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Chee Dale stepping stones

Chee Dale Stepping Stones Circular Walk

March 10, 2025
2 min read

Chee Dale Stepping Stones: Lush, green, rolling countryside, a 200ft craggy limestone gorge, an abandoned quarry & historical lime kilns

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Alport castles Circular

Alport Castles Circular Route – High Peak

March 6, 2025
2 min read

A circular walk to the impressive Alport Castles with its towers of rocks almost precariously standing tall in the valley

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Rooley Moor, Rochdale

Blackstone Edge Mountain Bike Circular Route

March 6, 2025
2 min read

Perfect for beginners - try this Blackstone Edge Mountain Bike Circular Route, 30 minutes of exhilarating fun!

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Hutton Roof Crags route line on a map

Hutton Roof Crags

April 8, 2024
2 min read

Hutton Roof Crags is a lesser walked area in Cumbria. Rory Southworth takes us through a remarkable hillside littered with limestone pavement.

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Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The Lake District is a hub for adventure, whether you’re looking for multi-day hikes or just escaping for a few hours. It's also home to some amazing gravel tracks and quiet lanes that are perfect for getting out on the mountain bike.

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Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill route map

Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Let’s face it, 2020 was a horrible year, with many people stuck inside and unable to see friends, family, and loved ones. However, many of us found solace in the outdoors, something that we usually took for granted suddenly became the highlight of the day. Reconnecting with nature and our local areas has helped us both mentally and physically and allowed us to appreciate a slower pace of life.

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Rydal Cave running route on map

Rydal Cave

April 8, 2024
3 min read

​Sat between Ambleside and Grasmere, Rydal is home to the extensively photographed Rydal Cave, a manmade former quarry. #GetOutside Champion Rory Southworth takes us on a leisurely 6.2km route.

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Jack’s Rake Scramble route on map

Jack’s Rake Scramble

April 8, 2024
5 min read

Jack’s Rake is a brilliant grade 1 scramble in the stunning Langdale area of the Lake District, with potential for something more for those looking for a bit of a bigger thrill or an extended adventure.

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Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular walking route on map

Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The Old Man of Coniston is part of the Furness Fells in the Lake District standing 803m high, and lies to the west of the village of Coniston, and Coniston Water. OS GetOutside Champion duo, TwoTravlrs, take us across this underrated beauty of the Lakes.

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The Howgill Fells walking route on a map

The Howgill Fells

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Drive along the M6 motorway between Carlisle and Lancaster and a magnificent mountain range will rise before you. Fells such as Great Gable, Helvellyn, The Langdale Pikes and Scafell Pike will entice you in with their rugged charm.

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The very best of the Langdale Pikes route

The very best of the Langdale Pikes

April 8, 2024
4 min read

James Forrest explores the very best of the Langdale Pikes in a long – but glorious – day of hiking.

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Raven Crag Thirlmere walking route

Raven Crag – Thirlmere

April 8, 2024
2 min read

OS GetOutside Champion, Jack Anstey, takes us on a short, steep walk with some of the most rewarding and spectacular views the Lake District has to offer.

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Ennerdale Forest walk route on map

Ennerdale Forest walk

April 8, 2024
6 min read

​The English Lake District is blessed with some of the finest scenery in the United Kingdom. Instead of going for the peaks, for this walk we've chosen to explore the Ennerdale Valley

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Isle of man peaks route map

Trig bagging on the Isle of Man

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The North Barrule trig pillar is on the Isle of Man and is at the end of a lovely ridge with many false summits.

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Ulverston walking adventure route map

A coastal loop of Ulverston with stunning views

April 8, 2024
3 min read

This walk has a little of everything, from country lanes, beautiful views across Morecambe Bay, and a gradual climb to Brigg Common for a 360 degree view of the sea and the Lake District.

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A High Raise round from Grasmere route on map

A High Raise round from Grasmere

April 8, 2024
3 min read

A walk from Grasmere up to the High Raise summit and trig pillar, the highest point in the Central Fells with commanding views of the whole Lake District.

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Dodging floods on a Derwent Water circular walk

Dodging floods on a Derwent Water circular walk

April 8, 2024
2 min read

Derwent Water is one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District, but at the time I went I had to carefully plan a route to avoid recent flood damage.

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Car-free Peaks in the Peak District

April 8, 2022
3 min read

Public transport accessible walk taking in two peaks – Lose Hill and Mam Tor. Sweeping views, ig, rocks for fun photos, possible pooh sticks and the option to descend to Edale village for refreshments. With well-marked paths and mostly steady grades this walk shows off the best of the area. Public transport available at both ends, or park in Hope and retrace your steps from the Mam Tor summit.

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Cressbrook route map

Who has a walking wedding?

September 7, 2016
3 min read

#GetOutside Champion, Stef Jackson-Horner, knew that a big white wedding wasn't for her and her fiancé; what they wanted was a walking wedding. Find out how the big day went and how you go about preparing for such an event in the British outdoors!