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Hadrian’s wall – a journey back in time

March 13, 2018
7 min read

Hadrian’s Wall Path showcases 84 miles of UNESCO World Heritage site, two historic cities, a National Park, a picturesque coast and countryside, and of course a BIG wall! OS GetOutside Champion David Wilson gives us the highlights of this beautiful trail.

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Exploring Bowerman’s Nose and the Two Moors way

January 30, 2018
4 min read

Follow the Two Blondes as they explore the dramatic countryside around the Two Moors way and Bowerman’s nose in Dartmoor – while being followed by a film crew for ITVs Britain’s Favourite Walks

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Best Coastal Walks in Devon

September 21, 2017
6 min read

The South West Coast Path draws many an excited hiker to western shores. But you don’t have to embark on the full 630-mile trail to revel in its glory. Devon-based OS GetOutside Champion Belinda Dixon outlines three of her favourite SWCP day trails.

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8 Epic Lake District walks you need to do

July 30, 2017
5 min read

It’s no secret that the Lake District is one of the most beautiful places in England with some epic walks to boot. Walker and cyclist Jamie Knop has listed eight of the most epic Lake District walks you need to tick off your bucket list.

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Top 5 short hikes in scotland

June 13, 2017
5 min read

Although being so accessible, Scotland still provides a feeling of remoteness and wilderness within a matter of an hours walk. Co-author of the new Wild Guide Scotland, Richard Gaston, shares his top 5 Scottish short hikes

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Three short walks in the lake district

June 4, 2017
10 min read

The Lake District National Park is the largest National Park in Britain. Famed throughout the world for its stunning landscapes, sprawling fells and beautiful waterways, it has inspired poets, writers and artists alike for almost three centuries.

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10 of the best places on the pennine way

April 18, 2017
4 min read

Stretching for 267 miles and following the backbone of England, the Pennine Way is not just an arduous long distance walk that attracts crazy fell runners and determine hikers – it also links some of England’s most amazing landscapes and fantastic features. So even if you don’t want to walk the whole route is worth hunting out these gems.

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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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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.