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Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest
The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking.

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.

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.

South West Coast Path: 10 of the best spots
The South West Coast Path stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Surging around the south coast, England’s longest National Trail is an awesome place in which to GetOutside. Here are 10 great spots to visit.

A guide to Wild Camping on Dartmoor
Wild camping on Dartmoor has changed, but there are a small number of areas where it’s still permitted. You’re going to need a rucksack for this one as camping next to the road or in camper vans is not allowed. Here’s all you need to know about wild camping on Dartmoor.

The Ten Tors Challenge
The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual challenge organised by the British Army for young people to navigate the wilds of Dartmoor. It’s a multi-day adventure that tests stamina, navigation and mental toughness – for both the participants and the volunteer. We speak to OS Champion Fi Darby about her experience.

ITV’s Cornwall and Devon walks
Cornwall and Devon form the far south-west part of Britain and are a haven for locals and holidaymakers alike. Dramatic coastline plus wild moorlands, hills and valleys make it the perfect place to explore on foot or by bike.

The chance to experience an epic sunset with a walk to Baggy Point
Along this stretch of the North Devon coast the skies are vast, the seascape is panoramic and the sunsets can be epic. And Baggy Point – the mid-point of this circular walk – is most definitely a top-notch sunset viewing spot.

Top 10 lost lanes in the West Country
OS #GetOutside Champion and cycling guidebook author, Jack Thurston, takes us on a journey along his ten favourite lost lanes in the West Country.