OS Champion

Laura Kitching

Meet Laura Kitching, hiker, paddle boarder, and Forest School Instructor

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you like to get outside?

I’m Laura Kitching – I’m a hiker, paddle boarder, and Forest School Instructor. I’m incredibly
passionate about making sure the outdoors and nature an accessible and safe space to everyone,
regardless of background and ability. You can often find me teaching bushcraft in the woods,
planting trees, or taking photos on the trails!

What’s your favourite route or place to go and why?

Laura’s Favourite Hiking Route – Roseberry Topping, North York Moors

My favourite place to walk is Roseberry Topping, on the North York Moors. The ‘Matterhorn of
Yorkshire’ is a beautiful walk, with bluebell woodland, and amazing views of the local area from
the top. Easily accessible, and a fun day out for everyone!

Laura's Favourite Route: Rosebury Topping

Want to find out more about how to start hiking?

Read our complete guide to Hiking for Beginners, everything you need to get started from essential equipment to fitness and safety advice – Hiking For Beginners

What’s your fave bit of kit available on the OS Shop?

I love paddleboarding in the North Sea and canoeing on the River Tees, so this Red Changing Robe
is a valuable piece of kit making sure I can get warm, dry, and ready for another adventure.

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Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide

June 18, 2024

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Hiking for beginners, a complete guide to hiking safety, hiking fitness and the best UK Routes for beginners

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Map Reading

Beginner’s guides

A beginners guide to understanding map contour lines

June 5, 2022

2 min read

Learn the use and meaning of contour lines on a map and understand how to use them to when you’re out and about or planning routes. Understanding contours will improve your map reading skills.

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Walking

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.