Outdoor activities in Hampshire holidays, courses & experiences

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Teenage review of Osprey Aura AG 65 backpack for DofE

This review of Osprey Aura AG 65 Backpack was carried out by Holly Barber, aged 15, during her silver Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme expedition to the New Forest. We asked Holly to find out if it was the ideal backpack for DofE. Prior to this trip, I had been…

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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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Five beautiful spots to learn to sail in the UK

Would you like to take up sailing? Then these five beautiful spots to learn to sail in the UK tick all the boxes. Britannia may not rule the waves anymore, but Britain’s historical status as a maritime nation means sailing is still very popular in the United Kingdom. Learn to sail…

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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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20 best kite spots in Europe: Kitesurfing European style

Kitesurfing European style is not some newfangled way of riding, it’s about experiencing the continent and enjoying some epic kitesurfing. But with 66,000 kms of coastline to explore, dotted with many great cities, what are the best kite spots in Europe? Kitesurfing European style Before we get into the best kite spots in Europe…

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I’m ready to start climbing. What is the first step?

If you are thinking that you might want to start climbing then I’m here to explain what easy steps you can take that will leave you feeling confident with your new skills. And most importantly, help you find other people just like you to go climbing with at your local…

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Top 5 reasons not to take up climbing – Busted

There’s an intense focus experienced when we climb, one that’s hard to beat with anything else. Being in that “zone”, feeling the texture of the rock under my finger-tips and listening to my feet as they transfer body weight between them. 10 minutes later, sat feet over the cliff looking…

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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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The South Downs Way mountain biking route

Riding the South Downs Way mountain biking route is not something to be taken lightly. Running from Winchester to Eastbourne, this 100-mile long trail has enough about it to challenge even serious riders and taking on its whole length is no mean feat. This handy guide will break down the…

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National Watersports Festival at Hayling Island this weekend

The National Watersports Festival at Hayling Island, Hampshire is this weekend and the birthplace of windsurfing will be the place to be! This annual get together kicks off on Friday 7 September and runs all the way until the evening of Sunday 9 September ensuring a full weekend of fun and…

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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…