Water sports
Sailing, rowing, punting, kayaking – our island nation has a long history of water sports
A Cornish Coast Adventure with the NEW Suunto Race S
Holly Atyeo reviews the Suunto Race S on a Cornish Coastal Adventure - find the route map and what she thought of this exciting new performance watch
8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in England, Scotland and Wales
8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in the UK! We share beautiful locations hand picked by SUP Expert Jo Moseley with top launch and safety tips
Wild Swimming & Paddling Adventures by Train
Wild Swimming & Paddling by Train! Fi Derby shares her advice on getting outside for adventures by train wherever you are in the UK
Embracing Eco-Adventure: Sustainable Outdoor Pursuits in the UK
Ordnance Survey Champion Isaac Kenyon will be exploring what an eco-adventure is, share best practices for eco-friendly outings, highlight destinations that prioritise sustainability, and offer tips for reducing your environmental footprint while exploring the great outdoors in the UK.
Lake District Paddle Boarding: 15 great spots to launch
Lake District Paddle Boarding - Where to launch a paddle board in the lake district. Expert paddler Jo Moseley shares 20 great spots to launch a paddle board in the Lake District
Paddle Boarding Tips – A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddle boarding
Looking for Paddle Boarding Tips? Read our complete beginners guide to SUP and SUP Essentials for safety on rivers, lakes and by the sea
Best places to paddleboard in the South West
OS Champion, Lisa Drewe, reveals her favourite wild places to paddleboard in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.
10 best paddling routes
British Canoeing share their best paddle routes across the UK that you must try. These recommended paddle trails can be found on OS Maps, making it easier to navigate and plan your next on-the-water adventure.
Best fishing spots in Britain
Eight million people in England and Wales live within five minutes’ walk of somewhere to go fishing. We take a look at some of the best fishing spots near you and offer some advice on how to enjoy them year round.
Beginner’s guide to fishing
Try fishing once and you’re sure to be hooked. It’s about so much more than catching a fish. Unwinding in the great outdoors is a big part of the attraction. This beginner's guide to fishing will help you give it ago and enjoy time by the water with family and friends.
The Big Paddle Cleanup
British Canoeing tell us all about their Big Paddle Cleanup, a week-long campaign where paddlers up and down the country took to the water to collect rubbish. What did they find? This article reveals all.
Best British locations for surfing
One of the many benefits of living on an island is the sea! Here are seven of our favourite surf spots in Britain for you to take to the waves.
Paddle Boarding through Britain’s Canals
Lizzie Carr was the first person to paddle board the length of Britain's canals. Find out more about the route she took and learn how to find more SUP, kayak and canoe routes in OS Maps.