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We all know that being physically active is good for the body and mind, but knowledge alone isn’t enough to ...
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‘When you hear the words “you have cancer” your world stops’. They’re words no one wants to hear. Any cancer ...
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There are two things that have helped Julia as she comes through a breast cancer diagnosis. The first, and most ...
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The Snowdonia Slate Trail is a fully way-marked 83-mile trail through the UK`s latest World Heritage Site which starts at ...
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In the third and final part, we’ll share some more precious info that’ll help you properly prepare for an outdoor ...
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The pandemic closed gyms, fitness centres and studios worldwide, so it’s no surprise that 52% of Brits plan to use ...
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In the first part of this article series, we spoke about planning what to do and see and complying to ...
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Many people suffer the effects of our hectic modern-day lifestyles, and you could be one of them. Do you spend ...
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The planning for any outdoor adventure trip usually starts off with the drive to explore the wilderness. And when it ...
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I saw it as a work of art, to wild camp on all 214 Wainwright Fells in the Lakes District ...
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Over the last 2 years I have tried to embrace the cold water over the winter as part of the ...
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What’s the best way to make sure your outdoor adventure is a success? Great packing! Check out our handy tips ...
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It can be tempting to spend the winter hibernating, but it’s also a great time to push yourself to exercise ...
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Wintertime is a great opportunity to see the world in a new light and rekindle or strengthen your family connections ...
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Looking for fun exercises to do with your dog? You’re at the right place. Go through this piece to find ...
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After so much time spent indoors, more and more people are trying to escape to the outdoors – and overlanding ...
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There are many outdoor-oriented businesses that you could start. Here are ten of the best business ideas that might spark ...
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This is a beautiful and interesting walk, which begins in the heart of Southwell; a small market town in Nottinghamshire, ...
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There is nothing more annoying than an insanely itchy insect bite, Jane Marsh gives us her top tips for avoiding ...
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In May, 2021, I had the opportunity to visit the great state of Alaska - a place that had been ...
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There are so many options when packing snacks for a hike. Jane Marsh breaks down how to make a decision ...
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British dog owners are divided on whether dogs should be walked on or off the lead in public spaces, a ...
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There is no better way to enjoy a delightfully sunny day than packing your rucksack, lacing those boots, and taking ...
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Scroll through your Instagram page on a Sunday night, and within 30 seconds you are pretty much guaranteed to see ...
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Hiking helps connect you to nature, but sometimes it can be hard to leave no trace – here are some ...
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Join me on this beautiful summer walk, and enjoy stunning panoramic views, rolling hills, and the peaceful tranquillity of the ...
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This great little walk takes in many of the sites which makes the market town of Newark, such a fantastic ...
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When you’re a person who loves nature, you want a very active dog who can keep up with outdoor activities ...
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How literature and poetry encouraged walking, exploration and appreciation of the Lake District. A String of Pearls ...
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If you’re a seasoned hiker it’s likely that you’ve heard of Lyme disease, or at least come across a tick ...
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Going on a camping trip is something that everyone should try at least once in their life. I think most ...
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Fenetic Wellbeing’s team have brought together a group of walks based on how long you and your loved ones have ...
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Martin Gough's love letter to the sea tracks his relationship to the waves, reformed from his new seaside home in ...
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There are few steps as fulfilling as those accompanied by night skies filled with countless stars above. Taking a night ...
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This time 12 months ago I didn’t walk anywhere. As an open water swimmer I spent all of my time ...
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Julia Bradbury recently asked the question “What is it about being outdoors ?” on her Cornwall and Devon Walking program ...
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This trek is inspired by a screensaver picture that popped up on my laptop recently, usually the many images are ...
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This trek is a 6.5 km (4 miles) circular walk around the village of Binsted and nearby ancient woods, situated ...
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We’ve been finding it helpful to get outdoors and in nature, especially since the social distancing and lockdowns began. There ...
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Award winning author, Rachel Lambert is a respected wild food foraging teacher and shares her knowledge of a magical, edible ...
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Camping can be great fun and fantastic activity. But, camping with your kids is a different ball game. Mere thinking ...
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Beneath many parts of the South Downs National Park lies a secret landscape revealing the lives of people who resided, ...
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I have always loved the outdoors, walking and cycling from an early age.  I have now completed the Munros and ...
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Hi, my name is Vicky and I am an open water swimmer. You may now be wondering why I am ...
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One sunny afternoon last week I set out to visit the RSBP nature reserve just outside Wareham, in Dorset, hoping ...
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A number of events have conspired to force me to undertake what the rest of my family have come to ...
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Do you work 40 hours a week? Do your children go to school Mon-Fri? Do you even work some weekends? ...
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Once you get a taste for the outdoors and all it has to offer, you may be out and about ...
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Pulborough WildArt Trail is a 4km interactive trail between Pulborough RSPB Wild Brooks and Pulborough Station ...
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One of the most important Christian pilgrimages during the late Middle Ages, El Camino is now listed as a UNESCO ...
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The outdoors has been an amazing addition to my life, it has vastly improved my physical and mental health, but ...
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During these past months of national lock down, I have been very fortunate to be situated where I am, on ...
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Lake Baikal, Russia. A place of beauty and extremes. Until February 2020 it was on my bucket list of places ...
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The infinite variety of nature is close at hand and you can celebrate the ordinary wonders of the natural world ...
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After the summit stone was stolen last August John has been hell bent on replacing it ...
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Alex White is a 16-year-old wildlife photographer & blogger from Oxfordshire who has published a book called Get Your Boots ...
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The Peloponnese and Pindos Way follows ancient footpaths from one end of Greece to the other: from the Albanian border ...
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Happy New Year! Our first walk of the year takes place in the beautiful Tollymore Forest Park located in Byransford ...
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Are we there yet? – Stairway to Heaven (Cuilcagh Mountain) For our final walk of the year we decided to ...
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Divis and Black Mountain – spectacular views across Northern Ireland This month’s walk is again located in Belfast City, a ...
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This month’s walk is located within beautiful Belfast city, Cave Hill offers a hike which is most certainly worth the ...
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The second instalment of ‘Are we there yet?’ takes place in the magnificent Mourne Mountains. The Mourne Mountains are located ...
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Are we there yet?, is a mother and daughter walking duo based in Northern Ireland, we want to inspire people ...
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Geoff Brown decided to tackle the Isle of Skye with partner Alison and their trusty tent! ...
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With so many child friendly walks on offer, here is a breakdown of walks to do around Northumberland with kids ...
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Holly tests out the new mirrorless Canon EOS R from Park Cameras on the wildlife of New Zealand ...
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'Backpacks and Bruises'  AKA  Sam Weatherstone & Sue Copley are life long friends who have rediscovered their true calling ...
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To watch Eloise enjoy climbing her first mountain after having gone through everything she did was a blessing to see ...
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Here are The Outdoor Guide’s top 100 things to do outdoors with children ...
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Read Sherrie and Gary’s Wainwright story as they climb all 214 fells ...
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Holly takes a 6 week trip explore the best places on where to walk in New Zealand ...
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A blog about how nature is a healer for mental health issues and how it helped get one man back ...
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Explore the Woods is a project Holly created in University where she created a short length documentary film about the ...
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I have always been interested in British wildlife since watching hedgehogs, squirrels and foxes in my childhood back garden during ...
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Some great walking in Scotland around Loch Trool, Culsharg Bothy, Benyellary Summit and Merrick Summit ...
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This month's trek is a circular walk from Arundel Bridge to the top of Barpham Hill and back taking in ...
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The journey by rail from Liverpool Lime Street to Perranwall station is an eye-watering seven hours and thirty minutes, slightly ...
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Sometimes, when we have a crazy idea, we look back and wonder what on earth we were thinking but that’s ...
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In celebration of 80th anniversary of ‘A Pennine Journey,’ walkers are being encouraged to take part in a marathon ‘PJ ...
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Everything you need to know about travelling with small children  Driving long journeys with small children can be a challenge ...
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Three things immediately strike you as you reach the Trail proper. Firstly, it is wonderfully quiet. The steep valley sides ...
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June this year (2018) saw the London Blind Walkers’ Group annual visit to the Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers (G&H) who took ...
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A mountain-themed garden display designed by David Domoney and inspired by Julia Bradbury has raised £2000 for the Mend our ...
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This is a personal recollection of the Perthshire Railway Walk written by Chris Hindley ...
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Walky Talky is Rethink Mental Illness’ newest 5k walking fundraising event on Sunday 23 September in the beautiful Regents Park ...
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A team of wounded veterans have embarked on a 1,000 mile journey across America to spread awareness ...
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David Winwood - Walks with the artist - Accessible mobility scooter or wheelchair access walks David Winwood is a Pointillist ...
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Freshwalks launched in 2014 to challenge existing networking formats by combining a professional business community with life-improving exercise and an ...
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Improving opportunities to access the outdoors for us all by responsible recreation ...
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 I went with my cousin’s family to see the Bluebells in the woods at Ashridge Estate. They really were amazing, ...
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Woodland Experiences? Its all about the fire..We all stare at the dancing flames..hypnotic as they are..if you could read them ...
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It’s not a walk, it’s an adventure! Fed up of cheerfully announcing to the kids that you’re ‘going for a ...
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In a world of uncertainty – I find that nature and birdwatching are a constant source of comfort and solitude ...
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Let’s Get Ready to … Hurtle! The Hathersage Hurtle is an exciting trail race for runners and walkers, covering 20 ...
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Years ago a lifestyle guru told me that my main method of meditation and relaxation should be walking. He advised ...
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The Urban Ranger website promotes better well being by way of walking in nature. The idea for the website came ...
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Marathon runner, mental health campaigner, and Elliot Brown watch ambassador, Pete Thompson, has set one of the world’s most famous ...
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Launching 3rd May 2018 at Whinlatter Forest Park Lake District Mobility is a new charity aiming to provide specialist 'all ...
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Margaret Marande, 81, from Fontmell Magna in Dorset, is to walk the 220 mile Hardy Way – the long distance ...
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Phrases such as ‘getting back to nature’ and ‘exploring nature’ underline how disconnected we have become as a society from ...
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Rebecca Lees blogs are about all things hiking and writing. Enjoy this blog entry called Soothing walks in south Wales ...
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This new two-and-a-half-hour special for ITV pulls on its hiking boots for a countdown of Britain’s favourite walks – featuring ...
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Because I can. That sounds really trite doesn’t it, but, if you can walk, you should; for exercise, for health, ...
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The Cliffpath walk by Mark Rodgers This walk starts at Dunseverick Castle ruin on the County Antrim shoreline and from ...
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The new recording of the timeless song ‘Streets Of London’ will now be released on CD. Performed by the original ...
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Max McMurdo was kitted out by Marquis Motorhomes to explore Camping and Caravanning Club sites around England ...
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The Bronte Country and the Yorkshire dales are beautiful places to visit no matter what time of year. So what ...
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If you’re looking for the best of British countryside, look no further than the Peak District. Despite its name, there ...
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Bowel Cancer UK sent the TOG team some selfie footprints to support their campaign 'Walk Together'. Walk Together is a ...
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Dogs are part of the family, and exercising with them provides a great opportunity for bonding as well as helping ...
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The Lake District is full of surprises! Around every corner lies a new valley and view, each with its own ...
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Lauren is 11 and is set to the youngest radio amateur operator to successfully make radio contacts from all 214 ...
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We began our walk by taking the Dales High Way along the shallow River Ribble, which meanders through fields and ...
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Young folk often get a bad press these days but volunteering on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme has shown me ...
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The The Outdoor Guide team were invited to film Julia Bradbury officially open Jay Appleton’s joint exhibition of his work ...
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As part of our research for our Lake Pass Trail, we came across four lovely ladies. They were so interested ...
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I’m Emma Lewis a Yorkshire Mum of two and outdoor and parenting blogger, walking my way back to fitness after ...
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I quit the rat race to redesign my life. I am Thomas Smallwood; entrepreneur, mountain enthusiast and, now, blogger! In ...
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This blog tells the story of how a young, unknown puppy (from West Cumbria, in the United Kingdom) gains fame and maybe even fortune, as ...
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My name is Gina Bradbury Fox and I am the big sister of television presenter Julia Bradbury and co-founder of ...
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