This week I received some very exciting news, I’ve been nominated for one of the The Great Outdoors Reader Awards. The Great Outdoors Reader Awards are the UK’s democratic celebration of the best of outdoor culture. From talented authors and tireless campaigners to charming campsites and cosy pubs, the shortlists in these 15 categories represent…
British Canoeing have mirrored the Countryside Code with their key messages:💚 Respect.💚 Protect.💚 Enjoy. See the posters below how this breaks the guidance down under these messages. Respect: Protect: Enjoy:
Paddlers’ Code to help people enjoy our waterways responsibly. The Paddlers’ Code is an exciting new guide for canoeists, kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders. The Code has been developed with Natural England and reflects their work with the Countryside Code. It has also been written in partnership with paddlers and a wide range of stakeholders…
Today British Canoeing launched the Paddler’s Code. What is the Paddlers’ Code? The Paddlers’ Code, which has been developed in partnership with a range of stakeholders including Natural England, sets out the sort of things paddlers do to protect our environment. But also to respect other river and canal users and enjoy being on the…
We all loved a treasure hunt as a child even if it was just the annual Easter egg hunt around the garden. Well, you can relive that treasure hunt joy into adult life too or see the kids faces light up as they try this activity out. So Geocaching, what is it? Its a treasure…
Why are we going to loose our ways? Is my favourite route going to be lost? Basically any route not legally recorded on the definitive map by the 1st January 2026 will be lost forever. After this date set out in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 historic claims will not longer be…
As I grew up in the Lake District I spent many summer days taking a dip in tarns, rivers and lakes to cool off on hot summer days. I love how invigorating wild swimming is, a completely different experience to a warm swimming pool. I must admit I do like a wet suit when it’s…
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