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Tips for planning first trekking holidays and 7 best beginner treks

If you’d like to have a go at trekking the good news is it’s the most accessible of all adventure sports, the bad news is there’s a bewildering amount of choice. So read our tips for planning first trekking holidays and the best beginner treks to help you decide where to…

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Europe kayak holidays: 23 best European kayaking destinations

Europe kayak holidays are almost as varied as the continent and it’s inhabitants. So we’ve put together 23 of the best European kayaking destinations, to showcase the variety of the paddling adventures you can enjoy in its lakes, rivers and seas. Europe kayak holidays From wild whitewater to lovely lakes, and relaxed…

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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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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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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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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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Buy British with these UK snowboard brands

Lacking in significant ski resorts (sorry Scotland) it is a surprise that there are any UK snowboard brands. But the inventive British spirit, and the popularity of snowboarding in our Green and Pleasant Land, means we can buy British and do our bit to support UK companies. UK snowboard brands range from global giants to small…

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Twenty of the best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide

Some climbing destinations offer once in a lifetime climbs. Others are known for their party scenes or stunning views. But we’ve decided to create an article of the 20 best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide – for areas that tick all the climbing boxes. These are the destinations that offer the…

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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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Trekking holidays in the UK: 5 Treks not to be missed

There are some fairly spectacular and beautiful places in the world but there is something about the British Isles that has a unique appeal. Don’t worry, we’re not about to go all swivel-eyed patriotic on you. It’s just that sometimes we can overlook our very own backyard when it comes…

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Five of the best British rock climbing holidays

The UK is blessed with an abundance of great rock climbing spots across its length and breadth. In fact, it’s often regarded as one of the best climbing destinations in the world, which explains why UK climbers are similarly revered. In this guide to the top five spots, we aim…

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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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A selection of cheap windsurfing holidays that we like

There’s nothing we like better than getting away for a week or two, hitting the water and leaving the rest of our worries on the beach. Actually – that’s not quite true – there is one thing, and it’s when cheap windsurfing holidays mean that you’re getting all of the…

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Cheap rock climbing holidays in Europe

If you’re looking for a great way to get fit and build muscle but something that’s also a really fun way to enjoy a holiday then cheap rock climbing holidays in Europe might be the perfect solution. Travel to different parts of the continent, learn to climb, or improve your technique…

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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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Top 10 European Windsurfing Destinations

You don’t have to spend a small fortune travelling half way across the globe to find perfect windsurfing conditions. Although the smallest continent Europe is blessed with lots of wind and lots of water – you just need to know where to go…. So we have put together the top 10…

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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…