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​6 classic walks in the North York Moors

May 19, 2016
5 min read

Planning a visit to the North York Moors? Try one of these fantastic walks around the stunning countryside. With various lengths and difficulties, there’s something for everyone.

  • Places to go

Explore dartmoor national park

May 17, 2016
5 min read

Discover the best parts of Dartmoor National Park with this guide

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  • Water sports

Paddle Boarding through Britain’s Canals

May 12, 2016
3 min read

Lizzie Carr was the first person to paddle board the length of Britain’s canals. Find out more about the route she took and learn how to find more SUP, kayak and canoe routes in OS Maps.

  • Swimming

Wild swimming in the yorkshire dales

April 26, 2016
5 min read

Discover more about Wild Swimming and try some of the best spots in England with Lizzie Carr.

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  • Walking

Visiting the highest trig pillar in Worcestershire on The Malvern Hills

April 18, 2016
4 min read

April 2016 is the 80th anniversary of the trig pillar. To mark the occasion Dan Grant walks to the highest trig pillar in Worcestershire on The Malvern Hills.

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  • Nature

Unexpected wild animals in britain – part 1

March 15, 2016
7 min read

When you #GetOutside in the UK, you expect to see plenty of native birds, squirrels and rabbits, and if you are lucky a roe deer or even a badger – but there are plenty of weird and wonderful wild animals if you know where to look…

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  • Walking

Pooch perfect pubs & promenades

March 11, 2016
2 min read

Discover some of the Britain’s best dog-friendly pub walks – complete with routes!

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  • Walking

Wizards, woods and magical treehouses

March 11, 2016
4 min read

Discover the secrets of Northumberland with this walk through Thrunton Woods near Alnwick, with secret paths and a magical treehouse!

  • Running

A beginner’s guide to ultra-running

March 10, 2016
10 min read

If standard marathons are no longing challenging enough for you, and you’re looking for your next big event – why not try ultra-running? Ultra-running is not for the faint hearted, but this beginner’s guide from experience runners can help to get you started.