The best routes for canoeing and camping in the UK
The best multi-day open-canoe touring routes in the UK, from the River Wye to the Great Glen, with canoe-friendly camping, access rules and kit.
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The Best Bird Watching Sites in Britain for Campers
The best bird watching sites in Britain to camp near, from Bempton's puffins to Cairngorm ospreys, with what to see, when to go and where to pitch.
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Photography tips for camping trips: light, composition and kit
Practical camping photography tips: shoot in golden hour, nail your composition and settings, protect your kit and tell the story of the trip.
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The Best Survival and Bushcraft Courses in the UK
The best UK survival and bushcraft courses, what a beginner learns, and how to pick one, with real schools, regions and honest prices.
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The best UK cycling trails and routes to combine with camping
The best UK cycling routes and mountain bike trail centres to pair with camping, from the Camel Trail to Coed y Brenin, plus how to plan the trip.
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Wild Swimming Spots Near Campsites in the UK, With Safety Advice
The best UK wild swimming spots near campsites, from Skye to Dartmoor, plus firm safety advice on cold water shock, currents and blue-green algae.
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Wildflower Walks in the UK: Where and When to See Them
The best wildflower walks in the UK by season and habitat, from April bluebells to August heather, with real species, locations and the law on picking.
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Things to Do in the Lake District With Kids: The Best Family Days Out
The best things to do in the Lake District with kids, from Windermere lake cruises and steam trains to first family fells, waterfalls and a working slate mine.
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Camping and Horse Riding: The Best UK Locations and How to Ride Them
The best places in the UK to combine camping and horse riding, from the New Forest to the South Downs Way, plus where you can legally ride and how to plan it.
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Climbing Munros: a beginner's guide to Scotland's mountains
A beginner's guide to climbing Munros, with five accessible peaks, the kit and weather sense you need, and how to stay safe in the Scottish hills.
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Mountain Biking With Your Dog in the UK: Fitness, Heat and Trail Safety
How to go mountain biking with your dog in the UK safely, covering fitness, which dogs suit it, heat and paw care, hydration and trail etiquette.
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The Best Fishing Spots Near Campsites in the UK
The best UK fishing waters near campsites, from coarse lakes and rivers to game and sea fishing, plus the rod licence rules you need to know.
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