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Race to the Stones route

Race to the Stones 100km ultra marathon

April 8, 2024
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The Race to the Stones is 100km along one of the oldest trails in Britain – The Ridgeway. Trail runner and OS CEO Nigel Clifford found out how tough it can be.

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Hope Mam Tor route line

Stunning Peak District views on this Hope to Mam Tor and Hollins Cross walk

April 8, 2024
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Perfect as a walk or run and great for families, this Peak District route is easy to follow with stunning views from the popular Mam Tor.

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In Hope for a family adventure

April 8, 2024
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Ideal for families – a mix of cycling, walking, waterfall scrambling and trail running, with each leg only a few kilometres, making an exciting day out in the Peak District.

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Try these 14 Routes with your TCS London Marathon MyWay Adventure

February 29, 2024
10 min read

Complete the TCS London Marathon wherever you wish with 14 virtual OS Maps routes to try.

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13 Valleys Ultra

October 17, 2023
14 min read

The 13 Valleys Ultra takes in an unmissable route spanning all 13 valleys of the Lake District National Park. Discover this challenging route which can be enjoyed all year round or in smaller sections for a leisurely walk.

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Frog Graham Round

October 16, 2023
8 min read

The Frog Graham is a swim-run challenge involving over 40 miles of running over Lake District fells and swimming two miles across Bassenthwaite Lake, Crummock Water, Buttermere and Derwentwater. OS Champion Alex Staniforth tells us about the route and his experience of the Frog Graham Round.

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Ramsay Round

August 10, 2023
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The Ramsay Round is an iconic Scottish sub-24-hour mountain challenge, but it can also be enjoyed in sections at a more leisurely pace. We take a look at the route in more detail and speak to Sabrina Pace Humphreys, Co-founder and Trustee of Black Trail Runners. Sabrina tells us about her experience of the route and why she’s on her own mission to highlight that the outdoors is for everyone.

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How to get into triathlon

August 8, 2023
8 min read

OS Champion Sam Taylor-Frost is part of the GB Triathlon Team. She completed her first triathlon without being super fit or spending a lot of money on kit and you can do the same. Find out how to get into triathlon and give this multi-sport event a go.

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Long distance trail running: training tips

June 7, 2023
10 min read

Prepare to take on a long distance trail running race with our tips on mileage, terrain, hydration, nutrition, strength, kit and navigation.