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Storied Locations: 100 Acre Wood

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Jan

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day with a visit to his home

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January 18th marks the annual ‘Winnie the Pooh Day’, which is celebrated on the birthday of the author A.A. Milne. The special day is a chance for Pooh Bear fans of all ages to celebrate their love for one of Britain’s best loved story characters. If you enjoy Pooh’s adventures with Piglet, Eeyore and co., did you know that you can visit where the ideas and stories came from?

The 100 Acre Wood where the characters had their fun in the stories is actually based on the 500 Acre Wood in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. Read more …

Posted in Days out, Walking | Tagged 100 acre wood, east sussex, family walks, hartfield, hundred acre wood, pooh bear, pooh sticks, walking routes, walks, winnie the pooh day | Leave a comment

Our challenge to you in 2019

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Jan

Take on the GO Outdoors 2019 Challenge for a healthier and more memorable year.

Resolutions are great, a new year kicks in and we tell ourselves we must do better, must lose weight, must get fitter, must be more organised etc, but January can be a challenging month for a number of reasons and resolutions often get pushed aside.

In 2019, we’re saying ditch the resolutions and challenge yourself, and we’ve come up with 7 simple challenges that anybody can take part in, no matter what their outdoor experience level is. Read more …

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Guide to Fossil Hunting on the Isle of Wight

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Dec

There are a million and one reasons to explore the great outdoors of Britain, but if you’re looking for a truly thrilling incentive, how about the prospect of finding fossils and dinosaur bones dating back some 125 million years?

Unless you live near a fossil site, you might not even be aware of the important role that the UK plays in the realm of paleoethology, the branch of science concerned with fossilised animals and plants. But just across the Solent from GO Outdoors Southampton, there is a place dubbed ‘Dinosaur Island’ – also known as the Isle of Wight.

Posted in Things to do in UK | Tagged fossil hunting, fossil walks, fossils on isle of wight, isle of wight, isle of wight dinosaurs, things to do on isle of wight | Leave a comment

10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Walkers

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Nov

10 Christmas Gifts for Walkers

Christmas is the time for giving, and there’s no greater gift than the gift of adventure. If there’s an avid walker/hiker in your life and you’re struggling with some gift ideas this Christmas-time, we’re here to help. We’ve pulled together 10 suggestions to help focus your search.

Posted in Walking | Tagged gift ideas, gifts for hikers, gifts for walkers, hikig gifts, walking gifts | Leave a comment

The 2018 GO Outdoors Awards has launched!

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Nov

Vote for the very best of the outdoors in the GO Outdoors Awards

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the very best of 2018. At this time of year, the GO Outdoors End of Year Awards launches in search of the very best outdoor brand, outdoor bloggers, products and more.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged best bike 2018, best national park, best outdoor brand, best outdoor clothing, best outdoor footwear, best rucksack 2018, best tent 2018, outdoor blog, outdoor bloggers, top outdoor brands, uk national parks | Leave a comment

The best of Black Friday deals 2018 – GO Outdoors

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Nov

Black Friday has already begun at GO Outdoors

Remember, Remember that fantastic offers always come in November. There is no better time to start or even finish your Christmas shopping than the second half of November.

If you’re looking to give the gift of adventure this Christmas, or refresh your winter wardrobe, or just treat yourself after a year of hard work – There’s something in the GO Outdoors Black Friday offers for everyone.

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Zombie Survival Kit List

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Oct

Why GO Outdoors is your one-stop zombie survival shop

Whether you’re a fan of Halloween, horror movies or The Walking Dead, there is a big obsession with zombies in the world today. The obsession stretches so far that the Pentagon actually has a zombie survival plan, fear of the undead is a very real thing.

So it got us thinking – what would you do if we really were subject to a zombie apocalypse?

Simple answer: Get to GO Outdoors. Now I know what you’re thinking: ‘Even in times of impending apocalyptic doom these guys are STILL trying to get me in store?’, but hear us out and we think you’ll agree with our thought process.

Posted in Camping, Cycling, Travel, Walking | Tagged go outdoors zombies, halloween blog, outrun a zombie, zombie apocalypse plan, zombie kit list, zombie protection, zombie survival guide | Leave a comment

Lightweight Childrens Bikes from Wild Bikes – New for 2018

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Oct

Wild Bikes always shine

A new cycling brand has landed exclusively at GO Outdoors in 2018. Wild Bikes offer confidence-building lightweight children’s bikes. Created for adventure, this range of bikes is your child’s next step from a balance bike and onward through their cycling development. The thoughtful components on each all come together to create an easy to ride bike, without going through the stabiliser phase.

Posted in Cycling | Tagged best childrens bikes, childrens bikes, first bike, kids bikes, lightweight childrens bikes, starter bike, wild bikes | Leave a comment

23 Walks with Myths, Stories & Legends

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Oct

Take a walk through myths, legends and stories

Britain is steeped in history, and with history also comes a few tall tales, myths and folklore. To celebrate the very real (and the not so real), we have decided to take a look at some of the locations around the UK that you can visit and learn of some wonderful stories to accompany the scenery. Read more …

Posted in Days out, Things to do in UK, Walking | Tagged folklore, location, myths, stories, story, uk walks, walking routes | Leave a comment

15 Outdoor Ideas for Kids this Autumn

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Oct

Turn those square eyed TV monsters into wide-eyed wandering explorers

The weather is getting colder, the hours of daylight are getting shorter but these aren’t reasons to stay indoors this half term. Spending family time outdoors when young can kickstart a lifelong love for adventure. It’s easier in summer, so here are a few tips for the autumn months to try.

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Rab: 10 Years of the Microlight Alpine

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Sep

A love letter to an outdoor institution. Celebrating 10 years of the Rab Microlight and introducing the new generation of Microlight.

Always one of the most popular down jackets of the season, the Microlight Alpine has stood the test of time as an accessible figurehead in the Rab range. 2018 sees the microlight alpine 10th anniversary and to celebrate, Rab has perfected the old and introduced something brand new.

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Campsites in Wales – 5 to try

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Sep

Camping in Wales – 5 Welsh campsites to try

Walking, climbing, coasteering, surfing, zip-lining and more; Wales offers a wealth of opportunities for those who want to go outdoors. It’s the go-to location for adventure in the UK and a camping holiday is the best way to make the most of its epic scenery. We’ve asked Amy Woodland from coolcamping.com to suggest a few of her favourite sites…

Wales has three national parks, 750 miles of coastline and more than its fair share of mountains, forests and farmland. You can climb Snowdon, walk the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, hike in the Brecon Beacons or simply relax on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. It’s a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors and a perfect place to go camping. Here are five of the top spots to pitch a tent, as approved by the experts at Cool Camping…

Posted in Camping | Tagged camping in glamorgan, camping in powys, camping in wales, campsites in wales, heritage coast, welsh campsites | Leave a comment

LOWA arrives at GO Outdoors

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Sep

New seasons bring new kit, and excitingly – new brands!

We’re delighted to be welcoming outdoor footwear brand LOWA to select GO Outdoors stores and GOoutdoors.co.uk this season, and we think you’re going to love the boots and shoes that they produce. With over 90 years of experience in their field, LOWA comes with a fantastic reputation for style, comfort and quality. Let’s take a closer look at the brand and the range.

Posted in Outdoor Clothing, Walking | Tagged gore-tex walking boots, leather walking boots, lowa boots, lowa footwear, lowa locarno, lowa renegade mid | Leave a comment

25 Reasons to Fall for Autumn

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Sep

Autumn is our favourite season, and here’s why

Autumn is arguably our favourite time of year. Now before you start telling us about the cold and the rain and the fact that after clearing your garden of leaves, it looks like you never even did it seconds later – hear us out. We’ve got plenty of reasons why you should embrace the autumn:

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5 Unique Campsites to Try

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Aug

Looking for an unforgettable camping holiday? We ask Cool Camping expert Amy Woodland for her recommendations of the most unique places to go camping in the UK.

Pitching a tent, cooking al fresco and sleeping under canvas can be an adventure wherever you decide to go. But throw in a campsite in a truly extraordinary location and you’ll have the makings of a holiday quite unlike anything else – even if you do spend the entire day at the campsite! We’ve asked the experts at coolcamping.com to reveal some of their favourite quirky campsites in the UK, each offering something so special you simply won’t find it anywhere else. The only difficulty? Deciding which to visit first…

Posted in Camping, Things to do in UK | Tagged camping, devon, isle of eigg, knepp, norfolk, quirky campsites, sussex, unique campsites | Leave a comment

Q&A With Dogs Trust

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Aug

We have a chat with Dogs Trust about the great work they do in helping dogs

You may have noticed, but we’re big fans of dogs here at GO Outdoors. They’re the ultimate faithful adventure companion. Unfortunately not every dog gets the love they deserve, and so in 2018 we teamed up with Dogs Trust to enable our customers to leave a small donation in stores to help with the fantastic work that they do.

Where do your donations go? We sat down for a chat with Dogs Trust to find out more about the charity.

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10 Campsites Near the Sea to Try in UK

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Aug

There’s not a single place in Britain that’s more than 70 miles from the sea and when it comes to camping holidays it’s tough to top a visit to the coast. To help you pitch within a flip-flop’s throw of the beach, we’ve asked Cool Camping’s Amy Woodland for her latest recommendations…

Sand, sea, sky and the sound of crashing waves… there’s no place quite like the coast. Choose a campsite near the beach and you’ll never be short of things to do: You can surf, swim or build sandcastles, enjoy cliff-top walks or poking around in rockpools. And, after a long day exploring our craggy coastline, what could be better than returning to a campsite right beside the shore? There are plenty of campsites around the UK’s long and varied coastline but only the best get the thumbs-up from coolcamping.com – we’ve asked resident writer Amy Woodland for her latest recommendations…
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Posted in Camping, Things to do in UK | Tagged beach, camp sites, camping, campsites, campsites near the sea, coast, coastal, cornwall, devon, hampshire, isle of wight, isles of scilly, norfolk, northumberland, pembrokeshire, seaside, where to camp | Leave a comment

10 Great Peak District Walks

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Aug

10 of the Best Derbyshire & Peak District Walks

From short strolls in the countryside to long distance walks and even hill climbs, you’ll find a multitude of walks for all abilities through the picturesque Peak District and the rolling hills in and around the county of Derbyshire including the stunning Pennine Way and Ladybower.

The Peak District is one of the UK’s most widely visited National Parks with many visiting the area for walking holidays. These walks are clearly signposted and widely regarded as the best anywhere in the UK, enable new and experienced walkers to get out and about to see the countless attractions and experience some of the best and most widely-trodden Peak District walking routes.

In the latest GO Outdoors guide we’ve compiled what we believe to be 10 of the very best Derbyshire and Peak District walks for you to research, plan and experience for yourself with something for all ages and abilities included.

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5 Campsites in Cornwall to Discover the South West

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Aug

Whether you’re searching for a campsite near the surf, a family-friendly spot on a farm or a scenic cliff-top getaway, you’re bound to find a campsite to suit in Cornwall. To help you find the cream of the Cornish crop, we’ve asked Amy Woodland from coolcamping.com for her favourite places to pitch…

The feeling of sand between the toes, the smell of freshly caught crabs on the quay, the sound of seagulls above a harbour town and the taste of clotted cream ice-cream… holidays in Cornwall are the ultimate release from normal life. And there’s no better way to experience this incredible corner of England than on a camping holiday. Whether you want to pitch up in the Cornish countryside or camp slap bang on the coast, pitching a tent really gets your out there and puts you in amongst the scenery. Not only that, but it’s great value and great fun too. The experts at Cool Camping have spent years seeking out the best campsites in the country. Here are just five of their favourites in Cornwall…

Posted in Camping, Things to do in UK | Tagged best campsites in cornwall, camp site, cornish campsites, cornwall campsites, top cornwall campsites | Leave a comment

5 Pop-Up Campsites in England

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Aug

If you’re always on the look-out for a new place to pitch your tent, how about trying one of these pop-up campsites open during the school holidays only? Picked out by Amy Woodland from coolcamping.com, each of these campsites opens for less than a month each year, ensuring a brief but brilliant camping existence…

Flowers aren’t the only things that pop up and lend a bit of colour to the countryside in summer. The good weather and school holidays also see temporary, tent-only campsites spring to life across the country. Whether you fancy camping in the New Forest National Park, among the remote dunes of a Northumberland beach or in a rural area of outstanding natural beauty, these 28-day-long campsites are a great way to visit places that are usually out of bounds. The experts at coolcamping.com have been keeping an eye out for new arrivals and have put together this little collection of some of the best sites popping up this year…

Posted in Camping, Things to do in UK | Tagged chase camping, harrys field, mousehole camping, petes field, pop up campsite, unique campsites | Leave a comment