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Best UK treks flickr cc image of Pennine Way by walkinguphills

Trekking Holidays in the UK: 5 British Treks Not to be Missed

There are some fairly spectacular and beautiful places in the world but there is something about the British Isles that has a unique appeal. Don’t worry, we’re not about to go all swivel-eyed patriotic on you. But these 5 British…

Where to stand up paddleboard in England 6 best English SUP spots Flickr CC image by sam_brighton

Where to stand up paddleboard in England? 6 best English SUP spots

If you want to know where to stand up paddleboard in England then start with your nearest body of water. Whether it is coastal, river or lake there is bound to be fun SUP near you. But having said that, the very best…

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Yacht Acclaim Nicholson 55 southampton water wikimedia creative commons image by wikichops

Sailing around England: 7 best places to sail in Southern UK

Sailing articles about tropical destinations are a dime a dozen, but rarely are they about sailing around England. So we’ve pulled together 7 of the best places to sail in Southern UK. Sailing around England There is great sailing to be…

Interview with Adam Short Walking the UK coastline at the waters edge

Interview with Adam Short: Walking the UK coastline at the waters edge

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Adam Short, who in June 2015 became the first person to complete walking the UK coastline at the waters edge. In this interview with Adam Short we discuss what motivates him,…

Learn to paraglide flickr image by Bill85704

Learn to paraglide: what is the first step?

Sometimes you can see them when you drive through the British countryside. High above the hills, so small you can barely make them out, there are people floating through the air…. Would you like to learn to paraglide like them?…

UK river SUP flickr image by Northwest Rafting Company

Looking for a new surf challenge? Try UK river SUP

The reinvigorated enthusiasm for SUP (since Laird et al revived the long forgotten ocean sport back in the early noughties) continues to attract new converts the world over. Arguably one of the quickest watery disciplines to pick up it’s never…

MTB Challenge: Land’s End to John o’Groats

Land’s End to John o’Groats is popular for road cyclists. But it’s an MTB challenge to far for most riders…At more than 1,000 miles (‘,600 km) it will test your endurance and dogged determination to face the changeable British weather.…