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How To Find Dog Friendly Hikes in the UK

May 12, 2026
5 min read

How to find the perfect dog walk. All dogs are different – use OS Maps filters and features to pick the right routes for you and your dog.

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Why Litter is a Symptom of our Growing Disconnection from Nature

May 8, 2026
7 min read

How Trash Free Trails is shifting the conversation about litter in nature away from blame and towards connection, evidence and long term change

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How Walking Helped Me Recover from Fibromyalgia

May 6, 2026
9 min read

At 28 Sally Mayor was told she’d be ill for the rest of her life, founder of the group Fibro Walkers she shares her inspiring story of recovery and her practical advice for walking with fibromyalgia

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Tick Bites: Prevention, Treatment and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease

May 6, 2026
4 min read

More and more people are getting bitten by ticks, some ticks carry Lyme Disease – a serious illness – learn how to prevent and treat tick bites

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Can You Identify 6 birds by Sound Alone?

May 1, 2026
3 min read

Can you identify the birdsong of 6 British birds? We challenge you to become a better hiker by connecting with wildlife more deeply

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Women in Trail Running

A Decade of Progress; Women in Trail Running and the Changing Face of Endurance Sport

May 1, 2026
5 min read
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10 County Tops to Start Your Collection!

April 30, 2026
3 min read

Here are the 8 highest summits in England, Wales and Scotland’s largest counties – the perfect place to start your County tops challenge!

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Which Breed of Dogs are Best for Hiking?

April 29, 2026
6 min read

What dog breed is the best for hiking? OS Staff and Champions tell us all about their own hiking buddies and what they’re really like!

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Formby Beach

Tide Times Explained – What walkers need to know for coastal safety

April 24, 2026
7 min read

Since many walks in coastal areas (or just a wander on a beach) can be affected by tides, here’s a FAQ on tides for walkers and hikers.