With the weather turning chilly and rainy it can be hard to get motivated to go outside. Here are some ideas of good ways to get those steps in and enjoy some festive fun for all the family at the same time. From magical light trails and steam train rides to markets and immersive experiences, here’s how to get outside this Christmas and spend the darker nights with family and friends.

Greenland is the coldest and strangest country I have ever been too. It is not green and it is more frozen ice than land, it’s what I imagine the end of the world to look like.

I recently visited the recently opened Parthian Climbing Centre in Wandsworth to try out their world class climbing experience. Having not climbed for over 15 years, this is my review of how it went...

Have you ever bitten off more than you can chew but knew there was no going back? If you are a runner then you may be more than familiar with this feeling of dread mixed with inevitability that can hit you even when you are doing something you actually enjoy.

What a glorious scene to see, 40 women ploughing through the sea, swimming along the Brighton coastline. The tide is with us, the sun is shining and the sea temperature is 18 degrees.

Follow Titch, his friends, and Bentley the dog, as they disconnect from the usual fast-paced world and take to the welsh hills. Could this inspire your next adventure?

You can try to avoid it, but it always gets you in the end…

To celebrate Ellis Brigham’s 90^th anniversary they are hosting a weekend of exploration and adventure this September on the shores of Llyn Tegid in Lake Bala, North Wales and you could be there joining in the fun.

The concept of using cold water for healing dates back to ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations it is mentioned by the Ancient Greeks, practiced by Spartan warrior and embraced by Mongolian Monks.

Every now and then we just seem to click with certain experiences that consume us, and we then fight tooth and nail to hold onto or stay a part of whatever feeling that situation conjured up.

Tired of the same old Easter egg hunts? Looking for new ideas for Easter activities? Read on...

With a little planning and preparation, you can survive – and even enjoy – family walks this Easter. Here’s how

Natasha Sones is an Ambassador for the National Outdoor Expo, read her review of the second ever show.

As mountain folk we are lucky to share an activity that captives and consumes us in a healthy and positive manner. The need to get out in the outdoors and explore is in the bare bones of human nature and we need to protect the places that allow us to do it at all costs.

Valentine’s Day Instructions: Find the ingredients, give them a good mix and sprinkle in your own magic. Contemplate for 24 hours, then wait for the unique feeling of “huggyness” to take hold. Recipe should be taken with a large pinch of salt and a dose of sense of humour.

Contributor, Nicky, shares her experiences of sea swimming over the last year and what she has learned along the way. Could sea swimming be for you?

Shinrin Yoku is the Japanese way of connecting with nature as a form of ecotherapy for mind and body. Although ‘time out in nature’ has been a cornerstone of the Japanese way of life for centuries, the term Shinrin Yoku emerged in the 1980’s to mean “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere through the senses”.

Adventurer Anna McNuff's 6th, and latest, book is now available to buy now!

Walking in a winter wonderland. Snowy hills and a pub, in great company - that’s a heady and enticing combination, right there. What better way to round off a chilly amble in the Brecon Beacons, with a sojourn for a bite and a pint in the cosy ambience of the delightful Tai’r Bull pub in the heart of the Beacons.

Leisure spending may hold up better than expected among active Brits. This is the conclusion of a new report by Sporting Insights, available for immediate purchase.