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Wonderful waterfalls in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

April 2, 2017
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The National Park at Loch Lomond is a 35-minute drive from Glasgow. It’s easy to get to by bus or train from Glasgow or Edinburgh or you can catch a ferry from Gourock, 28 miles outside Glasgow. The beautiful water rich landscape means you can discover some great waterfalls in the area.

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Glamorgan Heritage Coast lighthouse walk

February 27, 2017
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Glamorgan Heritage Coast stretches for 14 miles along the South Wales coast. Starting at Ogmore by Sea, to St Athan in the east, following the Wales coastal path.

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A bluffers guide to bothies

December 22, 2016
5 min read

Hidden in some of the wildest corners of Britain – from the rugged west coast of Scotland to the deep hinterland of the Highlands, in between the folds of the Lake District fells and tucked into the trees of the Welsh forests – abandoned buildings – known as bothies – lie in wait. Maintained by volunteers and looked after by a charity known as the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA, they are completely free to use by anyone…

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Why there are hundreds of bottoms in England and loads of pants in Wales…

December 11, 2016
3 min read

Britain has a varied and colourful history, with lots of different influences over the years. Discover why some of the cheekiest place names exist with the experts from ST&G Marvellous Maps.

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Three of the best cycling routes in the south downs

November 17, 2016
7 min read

Whether you’re looking for family friendly rides or challenging endurance rides, there’s something for everyone in the stunning South Downs National Park.

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The history of pub names

October 23, 2016
6 min read

History-lover and GetOutside Champion Mary-Ann Ochota explores some of the history behind Britain’s much loved pub names – and ways that you can tell what’s occurred in the years before.

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Walking coast to coast via the Hadrian’s Wall Path

October 14, 2016
4 min read

Follow the Meek family as they walk Hadrian’s Way, a national trail that stretches from the east coast to the west and follows the route of the northern extent of the Roman empire.

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3 of the best walks around dark peak

September 30, 2016
7 min read

The Dark Peak is home to some of the most iconic views in the Peak District. Discover 3 of the best, and follow the routes when you’re out.

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Mountain biking in Dartmoor: top routes

September 27, 2016
5 min read

With miles of moorland, Dartmoor National Park is perfect to explore on a bike. Discover a selection of the best routes and find one that suits you.