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wild swimming by a waterfall Wild Swimming Safety – Keep safe whilst wild swimming

Wild Swimming Safety - Are you worried about trying wild swimming? Learn how to keep safe when wild wild swimming with our OS Champions

staying-safe-in-the-dark-dartmoor.2459c66550e35ba20830f8037c980982 Winter Hiking Tips from Mountain Rescue – Staying Safe in the Dark

...in the countryside. At the same time of day, it may be twilight in the city but head into a rural forest and find yourself in complete darkness. This certainly has its benefits and on a clear starlit or moonlit night...

Crystal Silver Crystal Silver

...a knee replacement and it holds special memories. You won’t find a better lunch spot than at the point where the forest opens up, revealing the view of Corrie Fee. Corrie Fee along Glen Doll Want to find out more about how to...

Britain's most popular routes Most Popular National Parks: Britain’s favourite routes

...mainly sticks to the valleys. Total routes – 25,693. Find out more about Loch Lomand and The Trossachs National Park 11. The New forest National Park In the New forest, the steeper terrain to the west gives way to much more gentle hills, making...

best_gifts_outdoor_lovers_hero2.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0 Best Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Lovers

...freedom but I have kept up my running, road and leisure cycling, and spending time walking around the South Downs, New forest and occasionally Bannau Brycheiniog with my little adventurers in tow. What’s your proudest moment in the outdoors?Completing the London marathon...

Top Trigs – What’s Your Favourite Trig Point in the UK?

...cake!” Explore Butser Hill Trig Shutlingslowe Trig Lucy Coppack explains why Shutlingslowe Trig is so special to her.Shutlingslowe at the top of Macclesfield forest is my special trig! My late mum designed the path from Macclesfield forest to the summit of Shutlingslowe, my...

Amy Jones on Pen y Fan with her daughter Amy Jones

OS Champion Amy Jones Meet Amy Jones, a literature lover currently training to become amountain leader and forest school practitioner Tell us a bit about yourself and how you like to get outside? I am a 32 year old...

Embracing Eco-Adventure: Sustainable Outdoor Pursuits in the UK

...and promoting eco-friendly accommodations. There are also conservation volunteer opportunities abound for those looking to help with conservation efforts. 2. The New forest The New forest National Park Authority promotes sustainable tourism through its “Caring for the forest” campaign. Visitors can engage in...

Laura Kitching Laura Kitching

OS Champion Laura Kitching Meet Laura Kitching, hiker, paddle boarder, and forest School Instructor Tell us a bit about yourself and how you like to get outside? I’m Laura Kitching – I’m a...

self-guided-walks-uk-holidays-dartmoor-hero.2459c66550e35ba20830f8037c980982 Best self-guided day walks for holidays in the UK

... Bellever Tor An absolute gem! This is a moderate forest, moorland and hill walk with breath-taking views all around. Starting from YHA Dartmoor, this walk will help you explore...