South Downs Way Weekend Walk: Lewes to Eastbourne

We’ve recently returned from a wonderful weekend walking a section of South Downs Way with cosy hotel breaks in the historic and attractive towns of Lewes and Alfriston. Lewes The very steep Keere street Ably abetted by the UK National Trails planning tools and the A-Z… Read More

National Jigsaw Day 2018 – London map puzzles

National Jigsaw Day 2018 is on Saturday 3rd November so we’ve brought out this online jigsaw puzzle for you to have a go at again. It’s just for fun, but can you beat our time of 58 seconds? For those of you that found it too easy, take a… Read More

World Egg Day competition – Win a Road Atlas

To celebrate World Egg Day, we’re running a quick competition to win an A-Z Road Atlas of your choice. We’ve scrambled 3 town or city names so all we need you to do is unscramble them for us. Read More

Thames South Bank – a short walk with stunning city views along London’s South Bank

This short walk along the Thames South Bank starts in Southwark and passes several great London attractions. The Thames South Bank can be explored for a full day, with several fascinating tours and visits or as a short stroll with various refreshments along the way. This walk along the Thames… Read More

National Parks Week 2018 – win 7 national parks maps

National Parks Week 2018 takes place from 23rd to 29th July 2018 There are numerous special events scheduled for National Parks Week 2018. We’re celebrating with a competition to win some of our Adventure series maps—read on to find out how to enter. With 15 National Parks spread all across… Read More

The John Muir Way—why you should visit part or all of central Scotland’s great long distance trail

The John Muir Way is a trail of 134 miles, linking Scotland’s west and east coasts. The route covers tremendously varied scenery as it winds its way across central Scotland from Helensburgh to Dunbar. The John Muir Way was opened as recently as 2014 and is unusual in that it… Read More

20 things you didn’t know about Glyndŵr’s Way

Glyndŵr’s Way, in Powys is one of the lesser known 15 National Trails of England and Wales. However, you should not underestimate the beautiful and varied scenery of this trail. The Glyndŵr’s Way National Trail offers a variety of options for visitors and locals alike. Experienced walkers may want to… Read More

Malham Cove Circular Walk

Try this magical Malham Cove circular walk If you ever find yourself in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with a couple of hours to spare, make sure you take the time to squeeze in this little gem, a Malham Cove circular walk. At only 4 ½ miles (7… Read More

North Downs Way 40 Year Anniversary

This year, the North Downs Way celebrates its’ 40th anniversary. One of the most popular National Trails running across south east England, the North Downs Way is a recent incarnation of a route with a long history. Origins of the North Downs Way The M25 of… Read More