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London mountain biking: 5 best places to MTB near London

If you live in, or are visiting, the UK’s capital, you may not have considered the possibility of London mountain biking. The lack of mountains and urban spread mean you need to leave the city to hit the trail, but the best places to MTB near London are still accessible. London mountain biking…

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Where to stand up paddleboard in England? 6 best English SUP spots

If you want to know where to stand up paddleboard in England then start with your nearest body of water. Whether it is coastal, river or lake there is bound to be fun SUP near you. But having said that, the very best English SUP spots are well worth travelling for. Many people still…

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Why try bungee jumping? 5 reasons to take the leap of faith

Extreme sports are not everyone’s cup of tea, and bungee jumping is as extreme as it gets without specialist training. For many this modern day leap of faith is the scariest thing they will ever do, so why try bungee jumping? It’s understandable. Flinging yourself off a bridge, cliff edge,…

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Learn to paraglide: what is the first step?

Sometimes you can see them when you drive through the British countryside. High above the hills, so small you can barely make them out, there are people floating through the air…. Would you like to learn to paraglide like them? Imagine what it must feel like. You drive up to…

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Top 10 windsurfing lakes in Europe

When you compare it to the majesty of the ocean, exposed to the ferocity of the wind and elements, it’s sometimes easy to forget the unadulterated joy a simple lake can bring you. So, we’ve decided to compile a list of the 10 best windsurfing lakes in Europe to remind…

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Skiplex promises endless skiing. But, is it the real deal?

It was the first time I had actually seen myself ski but I didn’t look as good as I’d imagined, despite having notched up almost endless skiing holidays during my ten years on the slopes. Watching myself sliding and flexing in front of the huge mirror, I could see that…

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MTB Challenge: Land’s End to John o’Groats

Land’s End to John o’Groats is popular for road cyclists. But it’s an MTB challenge to far for most riders…At more than 1,000 miles (‘,600 km) it will test your endurance and dogged determination to face the changeable British weather. Now try it off-road…. As part of the Explore! Bipolar…