adventure
Three Peaks challenge: What is it, how long is it and how should you prepare for this challenging adventure?
Climbing three British mountains in a 24-hour period is a demanding test of endurance. Here’s how to take on the National Three Peaks Challenge
"Life will test all of us at some point." Bear Grylls on overcoming fear and finding peace in nature
Ahead of his new show, The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls, the rugged presenter speaks to BBC Countryfile Magazine about his faith and the importance of escaping your comfort zone.
The first British woman to swim the Channel has inspired a film - here's the extraordinary story of Mercedes Gleitze
In 1927, Brighton-born Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim the English Channel – and a star was born
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Best places for outdoor adventures in Wales
Wales abounds with natural wonders, dramatic landscapes and an epic history that’s matched by its many myths and legends. Here is a selection of the best coves, forests and natural wonders to visit in this awe-inspiring land.
Kenton Cool on the best places in Britain for a summer adventure
Successfully completing his 13th Everest climb in May 2018, adventurer, and leading mountaineer Kenton Cool, shares his pick of the best places in Britain for a summer adventure.
How being outdoors can improve mental health
There is more to be gained from taking to the hills than just fresh air – the outdoors has the power to connect the body and mind, and encourages us to take control of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, says adventurer and endurance athlete and mental health fundraiser Alex Staniforth.
A girl’s guide to the outdoors: 10 easy summer adventures
Change your life with 10 easy adventures this summer, urges author of the Girl Outdoors Sian Lewis.
Climbing my Everest – a 5,000-mile adventure on home turf
Young adventurer Alex Staniforth becomes the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops, inspiring others to conquer their Everest and overcome mental illness
300-mile coastline walk aims to challenge use of social media
Young adventurer and MSc Science Communication student Sophie Pavelle is walking the coast of Cornwall in a bid to draw attention to the plastic pollution along the coastline and challenge the way social media is used.
Bristol, London and Brighton: Kendal Mountain Festival goes on Tour
Enjoy an evening of adventure with award-winning films and first-hand accounts from some of the UK’s most intrepid explorers. Kendal Mountain Festival on Tour gets underway this weekend in Bristol, followed by events London and Brighton.
Scotland's Amazon - trekking the mighty River Tay
Inspired by explorer Ed Stafford’s conquest of the mighty Amazon, Dixe Wills set out to walk the length of Scotland’s longest river – the River Tay, which runs for 117 spectacular miles from the Highlands to the North Sea
'Human swan' takes to the air to join Bewick's swan migration
British conservationist and adventurer Sacha Dench took to the skies on a motorised paraglider, as she began her epic 4,500 mile journey from Russian to the UK to track the migration of endangered Bewick’s swans.
The walker's guide to Britain's hidden hilltop shelters
On Britain’s remotest hills, bothies provide safe refuge for walkers.
Phoebe Smith loves these cosy shelters and is adamant that you don't have to go far to have an adventure...
“Big adventure” for Devon tortoise almost ends in Norfolk pulping
A tortoise which journeyed almost 300 miles in the back of a lorry was moments away from death before recycling plant workers saved it.
