Have you ever had that thing, when you suddenly discover a whole new way to experience a place? That’s how it was one sunny weekend this June when Erin Bastian rounded up seven people for some boat-based sea kayaking off the south Cornish coast. It was one of this year’s improbably hot spells. For threeContinue reading “Sea Kayaking Cornwall”
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Wild Night Out
There’ll be fewer people in their homes and beds on July 1st. That’s because that Saturday is Wild Night Out. That’s the national outdoors adventure that’s designed to inspire people of all ages and all abilities to do something active in our great outdoors. Why might you like to give it a try? Here areContinue reading “Wild Night Out”
River Swim
“Can you be there in 30 minutes?” It’s the kind of message that spells adventures. It was late one weekday afternoon in this recent hot spell. The sun was bright. The sky a brilliant blue. And my desk suddenly seemed very unappealing. Because the mini-adventure being suggested was something I’d never done: swimming – properlyContinue reading “River Swim”
First Biathlon
In the overall arena of contests and endeavour, the Polkerris Biathlon doesn’t loom large. A 1.5km swim, followed by a 6km run – for some isn’t that far. But for me it was and it underlined five simple truths about why I love to GetOutside. Completing Not Competing “Are you competing?” said the guy pointing people towardsContinue reading “First Biathlon”
What’s #YourNature?
When these shoes walked into my life two months ago, they brought more than just a snug, waterproof casing for my feet. Yes, they were Merrell shoes for us Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champions to test. But the Siren Hex Q2s also came with a hashtag: #MyNature. And each time I’ve put them on, they’ve set meContinue reading “What’s #YourNature?”
Adventures By Train
When heading off to GetOutside for a day out or an adventure, what’s your default mode of transport? If you’re going camping or even climbing, how would you get there – hop on a bus or walk? Perhaps, although most will load up the car. But could you get to your destination by train? Camping,Continue reading “Adventures By Train”
First Solo Bivvy
Sunday 7th May 2017 Bivvy Night It’s 10.10 at night and I’m sitting on the beach in the dark on my own. I’m propped against a rock, my sleeping bag and roll mat are stretched out in front. A driftwood fire is warming my legs, occasionally the smoke swirls into my eyes. So what doesContinue reading “First Solo Bivvy”
Why Wild Camping Makes Us Smile
Loads of us love a night under canvas. But might it be even better if you head not for a campsite, but for the hills or moors? Camping is fabulous – the fresh air, the sense of escape. But sometimes getting away from it all also means you’re getting very close to other people. TheContinue reading “Why Wild Camping Makes Us Smile”
Celebrate Sunrise
The sun rises every day, but does that mean we should take it for granted? And can a burst of the pink-tinged great outdoors really brighten your whole day? I headed off to the shores of Plymouth Sound, to swim at sunrise and try to find out. Gloves on, hood up, flask of espresso inContinue reading “Celebrate Sunrise”
Scottish Winter Hill Walking
It was a challenging, exhilarating three days in the snows of the Scottish Cairngorms. There was leg-testing, wind-blasting and snot-streaming (sorry, but it’s true). But it was an unforgettable place to GetOutside. This, my first experience of the Scottish winter hills, led to an article for the British Mountaineering Council. It covers the safety issues,Continue reading “Scottish Winter Hill Walking”
Belinda Dixon 