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Burn off the post Xmas flab
Posted on 27 December 2011.
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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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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
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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Are you up for a great swim?
Posted on 09 May 2011.
Think you can do a few lengths in the pool no problem? Well how about a mile, in open water, alongside 1000 other swimmers? If you fancy your chances, then the British Gas Great Swim Series is the event with your name on it.
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Who would be mad enough to swim outdoors on a freezing winter’s morning?
Posted on 31 January 2011.
This lot apparently! Saturday 22nd January saw over 350 people take part in the UK cold water Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec lido in South London. Our friends at Outdoor Nation went along and made this cracking little video diary of the event. Find out what it is that makes them want to [...]
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Want to work in the outdoors?
Posted on 11 January 2011.
According to one survey, 45% of Britons are unhappy in their jobs, but maybe that could change if we brought our professions and passions closer together? We spoke to Libby Chivers from Preseli Venture about how she has managed to turn surfing and cliff jumping into a bone fide career!
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Ever swum under the light of a full moon?
Posted on 20 September 2010.
Add a whole new dimension to your outdoor swims by joining a night time swim organised by members of the Outdoor Swimming Society.
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Sink or swim?
Posted on 13 September 2010.
Friend of FAF and intrepid journo type, Matt Barr is attempting to swim across the epic Corryvreckan Whirlpool in Scotland this week, the third largest tidal whirlpool in the world.
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Keep your eyes on the tide
Posted on 25 August 2010.
In the last of our beach basics series, we find out how to stay one step ahead of the tide, and what to do if you spot someone in the trouble.
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How to escape a rip current
Posted on 05 August 2010.
In part two of our ‘Beach Basics’ summer guide, find out how to get yourself out of a rip current…
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Stay safe at the seaside
Posted on 29 July 2010.
It’s summer holiday time and if you’re a water baby then you’ll almost certainly be heading for the beach. With the numbers of seaside rescues on the rise, we thought we’d get in touch with the good folk at the RNLI and find out some simple ways to stay safe, and we’ll bring you a [...]
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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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