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Win a spot on a fantastic singles adventure weekend this Valentine’s Day
Posted on 17 January 2012.
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Burn off the post Xmas flab
Posted on 27 December 2011.
Try these outdoor exercise ideas for burning off the last of those Cadbury’s Roses…
Posted in Eco, Get your hands dirty, Hill & mountain, Latest features, Mountain, River & sea, Road, Running, Walking, Wheels, Wild swimming0 Comments
Is this the ultimate Boxing Day hangover cure?
Posted on 05 December 2011.
Plunging into an ice cold pool or into the sea may sound like total madness, but plenty of people up and down the county will be jumping in this festive season to reinvigorate their senses!
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A chat with record breaking ocean rower, Sarah Outen
Posted on 14 November 2011.
To celebrate Sarah Outen completing the first 11,000 mile leg of her round-the-world solo journey, here’s another chance to read our interview with her last year, where we chatted about her latest book, adventure plans and found out what really made her tick…
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Beachwatch Big Weekend 2011 Needs You
Posted on 29 August 2011.
From plastic syringes to brass bedsteads, they all wash up on UK shores. So the Marine Conservation Society is urging coast lovers to join forces for ‘Beachwatch Big Weekend’
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How to find adventure buddies
Posted on 22 August 2011.
When you’re taking up a new outdoor activity, it can sometimes be tricky to find someone to do it with. For all sorts of reasons, from safety to sourcing equipment to just having someone to share the experience with, it’s often much better to learn as part of a group. But what do you do [...]
Posted in Editor's blog, Events, Hill & mountain, Kayaking, River & sea, Walking0 Comments
Active days out from London – part five
Posted on 18 August 2011.
It’s the last instalment from our active days out from the capital series. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor adventure gear specialist, suggests canoeing on the Thames in beautiful Marlow, and some mystical walking amongst ancient stones at Avebury.
Posted in Hill & mountain, Kayaking, River & sea, Walking0 Comments
Active days out from London – part four
Posted on 11 August 2011.
More ideas this week for active days out from the capital. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor clothing specialist, suggests some wild swimming at Gomshall, or cycling and a sea swim at Beachy Head.
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Active days out from London – part three
Posted on 04 August 2011.
More ideas this week for active days out from the capital. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor equipment specialist, suggests some watersports in Whitstable, or a high wire adventure in Wendover Woods.
Posted in Kitesurfing, Mountain, River & sea, Road, Wheels, Wild swimming, Windsurfing0 Comments
Active days out from London – part two
Posted on 28 July 2011.
Our guest blogger from Ellis Brigham, Richard Garland, is back with more top ideas for active days out from the capital. This week, it’s a bit of surf, then turf…
Posted in Hill & mountain, Kayaking, River & sea, Walking1 Comment
Keeping the surf dream alive
Posted on 29 June 2011.
Following a fantastic recent weekend in South Devon where I discovered one of it’s best surfing beaches, Bantham beach, I’ve now well and truly caught the surf bug again.
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Fantastic surf holiday offer for FAF’ers this September
Posted on 17 June 2011.
We’ve got another great deal for you on this amazing cycle surfari through South West France, courtesy of www.bigfriday.com, which is by pedal and paddle power only…
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UK bathing waters even cleaner than in 2010
Posted on 31 May 2011.
According to the latest edition of the Good Beach Guide, launched last week by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), 461 UK beaches have excellent bathing water quality which is the third highest number in the Guide’s 24 year history.
Posted in Eco, Learn about nature, River & sea, Wild swimming0 Comments
£110m government revamp for our ‘blue spaces’
Posted on 16 May 2011.
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced a multi million pound cash injection to improve the health of more than 880 English lakes, streams and other water bodies, bringing more otters, salmon and other fish back to our rivers.
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Hi and welcome. I'm a freelance journalist and copywriter, with a passion for all things outdoorsy. My blog is all about getting out in the fresh air and finding new ways to get extremely muddy. Sound fun? Then join my community of FAF'ers!
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