Article filter

• Cycling
• OS Champions

Bike exploring: Invasion of Hurst Castle

Pennington to Hurst Castle Loop. Just under 10 miles of easy going bike trail, quiet roads and shingle/pebble beach. A great all year ride, suitable for families however the final spit section maybe a challenge for smaller legs and wheels.

• Walking

St Catherine’s Hill, Winchester

Topped with the remains of an iron-age fort, this short walk just outside Winchester gives great views across the area.

• Running

Race to the Stones 100km ultra marathon

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.

Discovering bluebell woods with the Isle of Wight Walking Festival

Discovering bluebell woods with the spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival – an ideal spring walking route on this traditional holiday destination.

• Places to go
• Walking

The Ridgeway

The Ridgeway National Trail is a historic footpath that stretches for 87 miles (139km) across southern England, from the World Heritage Site of Avebury in Wiltshire to the ancient hill fort of Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Discover our favourite historic spots along the route, plus key information to help you walk it.

• Swimming

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.

• Places to go

Interesting facts about Blenheim Palace

Here are 20 interesting facts about Blenheim Palace you may not have known. Learn more about the palace and what to do there with this guide and make the most of your visit.

• Walking

Short walks in Hampshire

Squeezing a short walk into our busy lives can seem like an impossible task but with a little planning, it’s more than doable. Here are five tips to help you incorporate a peaceful stroll into your day plus our favourite short walks in Hampshire for you to enjoy too.

Top 3 crags in kent and sussex

Are you passionate about rock climbing, or would like to try it for the first time but you live in London or the southeast? This blog post highlights 3 of the best spots in Kent and East Sussex where you can get outside and have a session on some real rock.​