Route planning, clothes, safety, Alan shares his top tips to help keep you safe on your staycation adventure in the great outdoors as well as the reason for and importance of being prepared for your next adventure.

Our continental neighbours are used to the idea of hiking in compression socks, designed and made for the purpose, but the concept of compression socks for leisure activities is still relatively new in the UK. A growing number of UK runners are converts to compression socks - to reduce injuries, sustain muscle energy and combat the risk of blisters. For hikers, the same benefits apply, simply by wearing compression hiking socks.

The Salomon Festival heads to the picturesque Chilterns on August 7th 2021 as it becomes one of the UK’s first mass participation events to take place post-lockdown

Walking, kayaking, running - whatever your adventure, avoid the crowds at these lesser-known outdoor spots on your 2021 staycation.

It’s that time of year again. The sun is starting to shine, the hedgerows are teeming with life and the ticks are out in force. Yes, it’s spring which means it’s tick season once more. After months of lockdown, you will not be alone as you pine for the great wilderness, and the last thing you want is for ticks to spoil your adventure. So, read our #TickTips to find out how you can protect yourself when out and about.

Wanting to get out running with your toddler in a buggy, but not sure where to start? Read our top tips to help you both get the most out of the fun sport that is buggy running.

We asked readers of our Stolen Moments email (subscribe here), what questions were bugging them the most about their staycations in 2021 and we received a number of responses. Here we offer our five things to try on your staycation with your family this summer.

We talk to Paul Addicott from PickupthepacePaul about his recent 11 marathons in 11 days and what planning goes into an endurance running event like this.

Fesh air in your lungs and walking boots on your feet serves as the perfect medicine for the soul.

Who doesn’t love a picnic? It’s not just the amazing food that you bundle into your basket or bag together, but it’s about the great company and the experiences you enjoy with your time outside.

Nighttime brings with it a sense of mystery and excitement. It brings a whole new element to adventure and you don’t even have to go that far to experience a whole new world. Here’s a few tips to get you started, if you’ve never ventured out on a wild walk beyond sunset before.

This is a video journey following the Neubert brothers as they trek 180km through the Swiss Alps.

Stuck for those last minute gifts to give this Father’s day? Have a look at our handpicked list of last minute father’s day gifts for those dad’s that love being outside and active.

Suzanne Shaw is a singer, actress and personality and until now she has never run further than a half-marathon. This short movie follows Suzanne ash she attempts to run 19 hours non-stop to raise awareness of the UK’s 19 suicides per day in 2019 and funds for the Samaritans.

We review the Yamatune socks - they're like diving into your favourite pair of slippers.

We talk to Black Girls Hike UK founder Rhiane Fatinikun about the group, accessibility and how people can get involved.

Fell running involves getting off the beaten trail, running over hills, through bogs and scrambling over scree, unlike trail running which is normally carried out on existing trails.

The ultimate in multitasking: podcasts that teach you something while you run

Over the last two weeks we've been playing with a new meet up style activity app called LinQSport. Here we review the app and give you some tips to get the most out of your meet ups.

We speak to Suzanne Shaw about her upcoming 19 hours of running challenge.