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A Cornish Coast Adventure with the NEW Suunto Race S

December 4, 2024
3 min read

Holly Atyeo reviews the Suunto Race S on a Cornish Coastal Adventure - find the route map and what she thought of this exciting new performance watch

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Running in Squares (OS Map Squares!)

November 1, 2024
6 min read

Martin set himself a challenge to run through the 400 1 km squares in a 1:25.000 OS map centered on his home in Topsham, Devon...

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Walking Around Glastonbury Festival – top tips from our team!

June 25, 2024
9 min read

Walking Around Glastonbury Festival - Top tips from our team on navigating your way around Glasto!

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Best places to paddleboard in the South West

August 25, 2023
6 min read

OS Champion, Lisa Drewe, reveals her favourite wild places to paddleboard in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.

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The Ridgeway

May 5, 2023
6 min read

The Ridgeway National Trail is a historic footpath that stretches for 87 miles (139km) across southern England, from the World Heritage Site of Avebury in Wiltshire to the ancient hill fort of Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Discover our favourite historic spots along the route, plus key information to help you walk it.

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South West Coast Path: 10 of the best spots

March 8, 2023
6 min read

The South West Coast Path stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Surging around the south coast, England’s longest National Trail is an awesome place in which to GetOutside. Here are 10 great spots to visit.

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A guide to Wild Camping on Dartmoor

January 24, 2023
7 min read

Wild camping on Dartmoor has changed, but there are a small number of areas where it's still permitted. You’re going to need a rucksack for this one as camping next to the road or in camper vans is not allowed. Here's all you need to know about wild camping on Dartmoor.

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The Ten Tors Challenge

October 10, 2022
4 min read

The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual challenge organised by the British Army for young people to navigate the wilds of Dartmoor. It's a multi-day adventure that tests stamina, navigation and mental toughness - for both the participants and the volunteer. We speak to OS Champion Fi Darby about her experience.

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ITV’s Cornwall and Devon walks

January 6, 2021
5 min read

Cornwall and Devon form the far south-west part of Britain and are a haven for locals and holidaymakers alike. Dramatic coastline plus wild moorlands, hills and valleys make it the perfect place to explore on foot or by bike.

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Top 10 lost lanes in the West Country

June 27, 2018
8 min read

OS #GetOutside Champion and cycling guidebook author, Jack Thurston, takes us on a journey along his ten favourite lost lanes in the West Country.

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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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10 of the best geological features to see on the jurassic coast

April 27, 2017
6 min read

The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Jurassic Coast features some of the most impressive geological features in Britain. Discover 10 of the best with GetOutside Champion, Martin Curtis.

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Mountain biking in Dartmoor: top routes

September 27, 2016
5 min read

With miles of moorland, Dartmoor National Park is perfect to explore on a bike. Discover a selection of the best routes and find one that suits you.

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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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All about the south west coast path

July 27, 2015
7 min read

Discover some of the most picturesque views in England with the South West Coast Path.