hiking for beginners

Malham Circular – A Day in’t Dales with the Suunto Race S
Malham Circular Walk - OS Champion Megan Rose has a day in the Yorkshire Dales testing out her brand new Suunto Race S GPS Watch

Moel Siabod: OS Wallpaper Download September 2024 – by Lisa Wells
This month we are featuring an image from OS Champion Lisa Wells. The view is from the walk up Moel Siabod.

Is Wild Camping Legal in England & Wales?
Is wild camping legal in England and Wales and can you get into trouble wild camping? Read our advice and wild camping code

Hiking Poles Guide – Everything you need to know about choosing the right walking poles!
Hiking Poles - a complete guide to hiking poles including a look at all the main features and how to use hiking poles when walking

Hiking Checklist
There's a fine line between having the right equipment to keep you safe and comfortable on a walk and being so weighed down with unnecessary kit you'll struggle. Our hiking checklist will help you get kitted out with essential gear for a long day on the trail and tell you what to take on a walk.

Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device
Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don't know where to start? This GPS guide looks at different features and functions to help you choose a GPS device most suited to you.

Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide
Hiking for beginners, a complete guide to hiking safety, hiking fitness and the best UK Routes for beginners

Mountain Safety in the Summer
Mountain Safety: Ordnance Survey, Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the Met Office join forces to offer some great advice on summer safety in the mountains.