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Ben Smith
Meet Ben Smith – Dad, environmentalist, adventurer, sports lover, cow whisperer, coffee drinker
Alex Middleton
Meet Alex Middleton – Entrepreneur getting Britain hiking. Also likes trail running and hummus.
A little Gem in London: Putney, Barnes to Chiswick Markets
A small ponder along green lush woodlands, passing old oak trees and wide open spaces along south of the river where the pace is a bit slower and the wildlife from Jays to Woodpeckers awaits you around the corner.
Top secret wild swimming spots near London
Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide to the Lakes and Dales, reveals his top 6 favourite hidden places to go wild swimming in the Lake District. From the emerald pool at tongue pot to plunge pools at Ullswater, we have your next trip to the lakes covered.
8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners
OS Champion Alex Middleton shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here’s 8 of his favourite spots for hiking near London which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city. All these routes make a great spring walk.
London’s best parks for dog walking
If you want to walk your dog in London and feel like your options are limited due to it being a huge city, you couldn’t be more wrong! We take a look at some of the best parks for dog walking in London and where they are on the map.
All about the Thames Path
Ordnance Survey’s guide to the Thames Path, one of Britain’s National Trails running for 184 miles along the banks of the River Thames. Discover everything you need to know about the Thames Path including maps and information on the Thames Path extension.
London: staying wild in the city
Cities can often be unexpected treasure-troves of nature. Chris Platt explores London to discover where nature has taken up residence, and where you can reconnect with the wild.
A run with a twist – hunting posts in Hampstead Heath
Orienteering doesn’t require technical kit, is very affordable and there are events held most weekends in rural and urban areas, as well as free fixed courses in forests and parks across Britain.