Outdoor activities in Greater London holidays, courses & experiences

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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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Madventure Discount: 10% off Overlanding

Madventure is an adventure travel company offering unique expeditions at affordable prices. The Madventure London to Sydney Overland tour is perhaps our most popular trip and visits 31 countries in 31 weeks travelling in a custom-built overland exped… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it…

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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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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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10 of the best extreme activities in the UK

Whether you want a once in a lifetime experience, excitement for a stag weekend, or fancy trying something adventurous, the UK has some great locations for extreme sports with excellent guiding and instruction. But what are the best extreme activities in the UK? TOAD (The Online Activity Directory) is a new way of finding the activities in the…

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The 10 best ski resorts by train in the Alps

Ski resorts are fantastic places. However, there is no quick way to reach them from the UK. Flying might look fast on paper, but when you add up all the airport queuing and the transfers, it takes all day. Driving, of course, takes even longer. What’s surprising is you can reach…

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Planning snowboarding holidays in 2015? Visit the ski and snowboard show

If you’re planning snowboarding holidays in 2015, then you can’t afford to miss this year’s Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show. It’s your chance to find out what’s going on in the sports, in terms of resorts, operators and the latest equipment. This year’s show is taking place at two venues:…

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Snow-Camp: In our opinion the best British ski charity

AWE365 are delighted to celebrate the success of Snow-Camp’s 2013/14 programme year in which the innovative British ski charity supported over 350 inner city young people (in London alone) through the use of snowsports and life-skills programmes. With 350 young people accessing snowsports for the first time on the Snow-Camp London…

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Review of Eurolines coach travel for a snowboarding holiday

I am sat writing this article on a Eurolines coach from London to Geneva, via Paris, in order to get away for a cheap snowboarding weekend in Les Arcs. It’s an 18 hour coach journey so what better time to write a review of Eurolines coach travel for a snowboarding…

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The longest overland holidays by tour operators

Overland tours are an incredible way to see the world. It’s only by travelling overland – either in or on a bus, car, train, horse or your own two feet – that you can really experience a place, meet people and understand the cultures you discover. And lets face it…

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5 of the best companies for UK paragliding holidays

Few feelings compare to the sheer awe and tranquillity of paragliding. Soaring hundreds of feet up in the air over the majestic UK countryside is a truly sensational experience, which is why we’ve compiled this short list of 5 of the best companies for UK paragliding holidays. Paragliding can be enjoyed…

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Skydive worldwide with the accelerated freefall course: Where are the best places to learn?

Once you’ve experienced the thrill of your first skydive, it’s usually only a matter of time before you want to learn to jump solo. All beginner skydivers have to tandem jump with an instructor, and while this is an incredible rush in itself, there’s nothing like learning how to skydive…

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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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The best ski show? A preview to the Ski and Snowboard show 2013

Looking to check out the latest ski and snowboard gear before it hits the shops? Want to learn to ski and snowboard and discover a one-stop shop for beginner lessons, equipment and advice? Then the year’s best ski show is a must visit. Whatever your interest in ski or snowboarding…

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London rafting adventure at Lee Valley rafting centre

Even the most pessimistic and unenthusiastic Brit would have been pleasantly surprised and moved by the success of last summer’s Olympics. Yet a year later discussions about the Olympic legacy abound. However, there’s one facility that is very much earning its keep. If you’re looking for a London rafting or…

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Guide to London rafting holidays

OK so a London white water rafting trip may not be up there with the likes of the Zambezi or Grand Canyon. However since the London Olympics in 2012 the Lee Valley white water centre has been opened for the public to enjoy all sorts of white water activities including…

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Africa overland holidays from London to Cape Town

Travelling the world has never been easier. However, this does mean that everywhere you go there are tourists. And where there are tourists, true cultural experiences are harder to find. Which is why Africa overland holidays remain as one of the few genuine journeys of exploration. The sheer scale of…

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The Ultimate Journey: Overland from London to Sydney

One of the few remaining great adventures on the planet, the overland route from London to Sydney is a momentous undertaking but equally rewarding. Full of adventures there are as many activities to tray as there are miles to cover. From Transylvania to Uluru, Budapest to Bali and so much…

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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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The Outdoors Show 2013: New Year, New Gear

Now that Christmas is over and 2013 is underway, it’s the perfect time to start planning all of the adrenaline packed adventure sports you’ll be undertaking in the New Year. First on your list should be the Outdoors Show 2013. Whether you’ll be throwing yourself out of a plane, hurtling down…

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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…