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Britain's best surfing beaches revealed: where to catch the perfect wave

Surfs up! Go catch a wave at one of the UK's best surfing beaches
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Learning to scuba dive? Here's an essential guide to the equipment - and the lingo - if you want to speak like a pro

The experts at PADI explain all you need to know about scuba diving gear and its lingo
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Stunning new - but tough - multi-day cycle route opens across West Midlands and Welsh borders: Marcher Castles Way route showcases best of area

Cycling UK, the people behind the King Alfred's Way bikepacking hit, announce another new history-loaded cycling route, this time in the West Midlands and Wales
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Is Parkrun the feel-good sporting hit of the century?

Still free, still fun and still delivering a wealth of physical and mental benefits to its participants. Parkrun should be celebrated this weekend, says Matt Baird
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Famous shipwrecks: Discover dramatic stories of eight lost ships beneath our seas

Dive in, seek adventure and discover some of the incredible shipwrecks sitting below the waves in the UK’s waters with the experts at PADI
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Sea kayaking tips for beginners: how to stay safe paddling in the sea

Make sure you stay safe sea kayaking with these tips
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Best sea kayaking places off the coast of England: five locations perfect for coastal paddling adventures

As coastal adventures go there isn't much better than sea kayaking. From allowing you to get close to nature to thrill seeking over natural rapids nothing beats it. Here the experts at Paddle UK share there best sea kayaking places in England
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Mudlarking tips: How to find hidden treasures along muddy riverbanks

Love hunting for vintage finds? Then you will love mudlarking. Here are some tips to get you started on your own mudlarking adventures
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Best dive sites in UK: Discover 11 magical underwater worlds

Dive in, and discover the magical underwater world around the UK coastline with PADI's list of the best UK dive sites
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Benefits of kayaking: how paddling can help your physical and mental health

Stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing can be a great way of improving both your mental and physical health say the experts at Paddle UK
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How to start sailing

Keen to learn to sail but don't know how to start? Check out this guide from the Royal Yachting Association.
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How many - athlon sports are there?

A guide to the different multisport '-athlon' events, a few of which are Olympic sports
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What muscles does swimming work?

Swimming is a fantastic workout for the whole body. Here we explain the main muscles it uses
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What's the difference between canoeing and kayaking?

Wondering what the difference is between kayaking and canoeing? British Canoeing explains
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Best kayaking spots in the UK: our most scenic rivers, canals and lakes for a safe and beautiful paddle

Tempted to go kayaking? Here are the UK's top 10 kayaking locations for a gentle and beautiful paddle
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What muscles does running work?

Running is a great all-over body workout from head to foot. Here we take a look at the muscles running specifically works
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