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Best UK windsurf spots: Where to go coastal windsurfing in Britain?

Where to go coastal windsurfing in Britain? A question that has so many answers! But the best UK windsurf spots below are a very good place to start. Windsurfing is quintessentially British. Its invention by Peter Chilvers in 1958 was inspired by our national love of sailing. And best of all it…

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Rock & Sun discount: 5% off rock climbing holidays worldwide

Established in 2002 in the UK, Rock & Sun provide rock climbing holidays worldwide, with climbing courses and trips for beginners through to experts in Britain, Europe, Africa and Asia. They’re one of the largest UK providers of climbing holidays… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it free, quick…

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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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Adventure travel ideas: 11 of the best summer activity holidays

If you are not into snow sports, then your adventure travel ideas may feel a bit restricted during the winter. So to keep you inspired, we’ve pulled together 11 of the best summer activity holidays around. Adventure travel ideas If the winter rain, wind and cold is getting you down, then there is nothing better then arranging…

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Cheap UK adventure holidays: Best British budget outdoor breaks

Looking for an active holiday but are a little strapped for cash? Don’t worry there are plenty of cheap UK adventure holidays that provide ample fun without breaking the bank. For big fun but small costs, check out the best British budget outdoor breaks below. Ultimately, watching the cash doesn’t have to leave us bereft of fun…

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What is coasteering? So much more than cliff jumping

What is coasteering? Jumping off random cliffs into the sea is not clever. However, as a sport coasteering uses local experts to help groups navigate around the coast so they can then jump safely and have a lot of fun in the process. But coasteering is also so much more than cliff jumping….

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UK winter surfing guide: Enjoy British surf conditions year round

Learnt to surf this summer and are eager to do more? The read this UK winter surfing guide to enjoy British surf conditions year round. These tips also apply anywhere you’ll encounter colder conditions. UK winter surfing guide In the UK (and much of the world) autumn and winter swells bring…

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Interview with Adam Short: Walking the UK coastline at the waters edge

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Adam Short, who in June 2015 became the first person to complete walking the UK coastline at the waters edge. In this interview with Adam Short we discuss what motivates him, what training he had and what dangers he faced. I…

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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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Results of survey of UK beach users by Sitons

Cast your mind back to summer 2013 and those warm balmy temperatures may seem like a distant memory – hopefully it won’t be too long before we feel the sun’s radiant glow once again. Tez Plavenieks, Sitons.com editor, gives us a brief run down of what they found having collated…

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Looking for a new surf challenge? Try UK river SUP

The reinvigorated enthusiasm for SUP (since Laird et al revived the long forgotten ocean sport back in the early noughties) continues to attract new converts the world over. Arguably one of the quickest watery disciplines to pick up it’s never been easier to go for a float. And with plenty…

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Top 10 UK tandem skydive locations

A tandem jump is the way most people get into the world of skydiving. Strapped to an instructor and fully briefed about the jump, you get to experience freefall for anything up to a minute at some UK tandem skydive locations. This is usually enough to create such an adrenaline…

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Want to surf great waves in remote UK locations? Get a caravan!

Some of the best surf available is located in remote places: in hidden coves, on the shores of mountain ranges, amid the ruins of ancient castles and on the fringes of dense forests. If you travel to one of these destinations in a caravan then you’ll be truly self-sufficient; you won’t be held back by lack of catering or accommodation options. You can throw your Firewire Dominator shortboard in the back and go pretty much anywhere for the big surf. It’s a fun and adventurous way to practise your favourite sport.

So which are the best surf spots in the UK for caravan owners?

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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…