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Join the getoutside challenge!

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Getting outside every day during winters will do wonders for our physical and mental wellbeing. Wrap up warm and explore from your doorstep with these ideas from the free GetOutside Challenge Calendar.

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To help you find places locally, wherever you are in Great Britain, get OS Maps on your phone for just £2.99 a month.

Find footpaths, routes and trails close to home and make the most of your time spent outdoors. It’s your digital guide in the great outdoors.GET OS MAPS FOR £2.99

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Explore locally to home

There’s so much to enjoy from our doorsteps in the colder months. Browse outdoor ideas on the GetOutside Hub and take inspiration from our GetOutside Champions, who have set themselves challenges to spend more time outside this season.

Be sure to plan local outings, be aware of the risks and don’t attempt any activity you are not familiar with. Find activity advice by region – let’s keep everyone safe and follow government guidance at all times.

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