From understanding the countryside code to keeping your dog cool in the warmer months, our expert tips from South Down Emergency Vets will help you to keep your four-legged companion safe on every outing.

Prepare for your expedition with the DofE's recommended Kit List...

Our partners, the BMC, have shared with us their top tips for staying safe on winter walks, so you can enjoy everything the changing seasons have to offer.

Your rucksack is a staple piece of kit for any adventure - and usually your heaviest, once fully packed. Having a correctly-fitting rucksack is essential to keep you comfortable on long treks and avoid injuring yourself or using more energy than necessary.

For a little inspiration, here’s a selection of our staff’s winter adventure plans...

Just a short car, bus or train ride away from some of Britain’s most popular cities, you’ll find some incredible rural walks ranging from leisurely two hours strolls to more challenging, longer routes. Here, the Ramblers take us through their top ten countryside escapes.

Insulation is essential to keeping warm in the outdoors, and is usually worn as a mid-layer, or as the outer layer in dry, cold climates.

Britain's wonderful hills, mountains and fells are some of the most heavily-trodden in the world, and unsurprisingly, some mountain routes can feel crowded at times. 

The UK's longest National Trail, the South West Coast Path, offers some of the most stunning scenery in the country and plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, whether you're a weekend walker or seasoned long-distance hiker.