North West
Holme Chapel Loop – A Rochdale Adventure
Holme Chapel Loop: OS Champion Beth Craigen teamed up with Aspire 2 Inspire Communities for some essential navigation practice so they can help even more people to get outside.
Hiking in the Lake District with the NEW Suunto Race S
First time user of a GPS watch Molly Veitch reviews this popular new performance watch on her latest hike up Coniston Old Man
The Gritstone Trail – putting the new Suunto Race S to the test!
OS Champion and runner Emily Thompson puts the new Suunto Race S to the test on the Gritstone Trail.
Kinder Scout Walks – Expert Route Guides
Kinder Scout - discover 15 great routes up this iconic Peak District mountain. Meet Sarah Lister, author of this must have guide to Kinder Scout.
Lake District Paddle Boarding: 15 great spots to launch
Lake District Paddle Boarding - Where to launch a paddle board in the lake district. Expert paddler Jo Moseley shares 20 great spots to launch a paddle board in the Lake District
Tour of Britain Cycling Challenges
Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women is in June. OS and British Cycling have picked out four Mountain climbs for you and your friends to challenge yourselves.
Frog Graham Round
The Frog Graham is a swim-run challenge involving over 40 miles of running over Lake District fells and swimming two miles across Bassenthwaite Lake, Crummock Water, Buttermere and Derwentwater. OS Champion Alex Staniforth tells us about the route and his experience of the Frog Graham Round.
Bob Graham Round
The Bob Graham Round is an iconic sub-24-hour fell challenge which traverses much of the Lake District. OS Champion Alex Staniforth shares his experience of the Round and why this epic Lakeland route makes such a memorable run or walk.
Best autumn walks in the Lake District
Autumn in the Lake District is a feast for the eyes. An array of reds, yellows and oranges span the horizon and cover the ground. Here are some of the best autumn walks to be enjoyed in the Lake District this season.
The scots origins of place names in britain
Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scots source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.
Hadrian’s wall – a journey back in time
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.
8 Epic Lake District walks you need to do
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.
Three short walks in the lake district
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.
10 of the best places on the pennine way
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.
Walking coast to coast via the Hadrian’s Wall Path
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.
Top secret wild swimming holes in the Lake District
Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide to the Lakes and Dales, reveals his top 6 favourite hidden places to go wild swimming in the Lake District. From the emerald pool at tongue pot to plunge pools at Ullswater, we have your next trip to the lakes covered.
All about the Yorkshire Wolds Way
This installment of our 'All about the...' series takes you over the Yorkshire Wold Way national trail.
A guide to Scafell Pike
Guide to help you challenge yourself by hiking up Scafell Pike in the Lake District, England.