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Wellbeing

Be kind to yourself

October 6, 2021

Just as we need to take care of the environment and each other, we shouldn’t forget ourselves. Fresh air is good for our wellbeing and will give you a new lease of life. Here are ideas to help you get outside and enjoy a little ‘me time’ this National GetOutside Day. See you on Sunday 26 September!

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Cycling
Road cycling

Beginner’s guide to cycle touring

October 1, 2021

8 min read

Travelling by bike guarantees a fantastic adventure and allows you to discover much more than your regular holiday. This beginner’s guide to cycle touring will explain what it is and how to do it.

Family activities
Walking

7 top tips for getting outside in the rain

October 1, 2021

5 min read

When it’s damp and dreary outside there’s still so much fun to be had! Here are 7 top tips for enjoying the outdoors when the weather’s not playing ball. Pull on your wellies, put on your waterproofs and get outside in the rain!

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Cycling
Off-road cycling
Road cycling

10 best British long-distance cycle routes

October 1, 2021

11 min read

If you’re looking for an epic bikepacking or cycle touring trip, we have just the adventure for you! Sam Jones from Cycling UK shares with us his favourite long-distance cycle routes in Great Britain for both on and off-road adventures.

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Wellbeing

How nature improves our mental health

September 14, 2021

5 min read

Holly Barber from Eco Monkey takes a look at some of the lesser-known ways in which spending time outside in nature can improve our mental health.

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Places to go

Top 10 English Heritage castles

September 13, 2021

6 min read

English Heritage protects and preserves some amazing historical buildings across the country. They asked their Facebook fans for their favourite British castles for a great day out. Here’s the 10 best English Heritage castles to visit with the whole family.

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Sustainability

Be kind to the environment

September 1, 2021

3 min read

No one likes walking amongst litter, seeing plastic bottles bobbing around our waterways or wildlife distressed. So, now it’s time for us to think about how we give back and take care of the environment, just as it’s taken care of us. Here are 6 ideas to help you get outside and be kind to the environment.

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Wellbeing

Be kind to others

September 1, 2021

3 min read

Lend a helping hand to someone this National GetOutside Day, encourage them to join in the fun and be considerate to others while you’re out and about. Here are some ideas on how to get outside with/for others. See you outside on Sunday 26 September 2021!