Equipment11 Aug 2026-8 min read
What to wear kayaking: river, lake, and sea paddling kit
Sit-in or sit-on-top? Wetsuit or waterproofs? What to wear kayaking in the UK for hire, lessons, and sea kayak tours, with a clear kit list for each type.
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What to wear hiking: a practical UK kit guide
Boots or trainers? Waterproof or softshell? What to wear hiking in the UK for day walks, guided summits, and changeable weather, without overpacking.
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Equipment11 Aug 2026-7 min read
What to wear paddleboarding: SUP kit for UK waters
Wetsuit or rash vest? Bare feet or water shoes? What to wear paddleboarding on UK lakes, rivers, and coast for lessons, hire, and your first SUP session.
Equipment11 Aug 2026-7 min read
What to wear power boating: RIB rides, courses, and spray days
Waterproofs on a sunny RIB day? What to wear power boating in the UK for wildlife tours, coastal rides, and RYA courses, without arriving underdressed.
Equipment11 Aug 2026-8 min read
What to wear sailing: kit for UK taster days and courses
Deck shoes or trainers? Waterproofs on a sunny day? What to wear sailing in the UK for RYA tasters, dinghy sessions, and your first day on the water.
Destination Guides20 Jul 2026-7 min read
5 bank holiday adventures within 2 hours of London
Five bookable bank holiday adventures within two hours of London: Seven Sisters powerboat, Harrison's Rocks climbing, Cuckmere kayaking, Thames paddling, and wild swimming in Kent.
Explainers20 Jul 2026-8 min read
Canyoning vs coasteering: which should you try first?
Canyoning or coasteering first? A beginner's guide to the difference, what each feels like, and which UK sessions to book when you are ready.
Destination Guides20 Jul 2026-6 min read
Going solo? Female-friendly UK adventures you can book alone
Solo female adventures in the UK: open-session coasteering in Dorset and Cornwall, plus Thames paddling you can book as one person.
Destination Guides13 Jul 2026-6 min read
Lake District notspots: 5 phone-free trips to book
Five Lake District notspots to book: Derwent Water SUP, Stoneycroft ghyll scrambling, Coniston canyoning and rafting, plus a Scafell Pike hike.
Destination Guides13 Jul 2026-6 min read
5 screen-free Peak District adventures to book
Five screen-free Peak District adventures to book: guided MTB in the Hope Valley, Rideabout coaching near Sheffield, Disley kayak hire, and more.
Destination Guides13 Jul 2026-6 min read
Pembrokeshire phone-free coast: 5 trips to book
Five phone-free Pembrokeshire coast trips to book: St Davids sea kayaking and SUP, TYF coasteering, Stackpole Quay, and a guided half-day from Tenby Harbour.
Destination Guides13 Jul 2026-5 min read
Snowdonia without signal: 5 adventures to book
Five Snowdonia adventures where signal drops: Llangollen aqueduct canoe, gorge walking, Prysor Canyon, Tryfan north ridge scramble, and Llyn Padarn kayaking.