Outdoor skills

Emergency survival to traditional crafts, geocaching and orienteering, learn all about a range of outdoor skills

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Is Wild Camping Legal in England & Wales?

July 16, 2024
5 min read

Is wild camping legal in England and Wales and can you get into trouble wild camping? Read our advice and wild camping code

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Outdoor first aid: the basics

March 23, 2023
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Whatever adventure you decide to take, a basic knowledge of outdoor first aid will help keep you safe. Alistair Morris, Medical Director at Mountain Rescue England and Wales, explains how to deal with the most common outdoor injuries.

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Why do your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?

February 4, 2022
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Lucy Atkins of Two Blondes Walking is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manager at Trinity School, Teignmouth and explains why doing your DofE is a great idea and what it involves.

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Cooking over a wood camp fire

May 26, 2016
7 min read

There's not often a reason that you have to cook over a wood fire - but it's great fun. While barbecues are the 'civilised' version, anyone can learn how to cook surprisingly complex dishes over an open fire.

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How to build a winning raft

July 27, 2015
5 min read

Want to spend some time on the water this summer? Read our how to guide to help you create your own raft.