The latest news in British outdoor travel, nature and the environment.
There’s something a bit odd happening along England’s coast. Not the usual odd: gale force winds, ominous sea frets or seagulls staging organised theft, but a quieter shift. Fewer people are showing up at all. New research from VisitEngland suggests that coastal visitor numbers have dropped by around 11% across […]
Read More
In February 2026, the UK Government announced proposals for 13 new designated bathing water sites across England, a move that could significantly expand where swimmers, paddlers, and dippers can expect regular water quality monitoring. If approved following public consultation, the new sites would join England’s existing list of more than […]
Read More
We have some news. And for once, it doesn’t involve us failing to traverse the Cuillin Ridge, forgetting our waterproofs in Wales, or discovering that people actually snorkel in bogs for fun. We are incredibly proud to announce that Adventure Brits has been named “Best Outdoor Travel Content Platform 2025” […]
Read More
If you needed another reason to be excited about the future of the British landscape, the government has just handed us a big one. In a landmark announcement this month, plans have been confirmed for the creation of major new National Forests in England, backed by a staggering £1 billion […]
Read More
Edinburgh has been named one of the world’s top destinations to visit in autumn. According to a recent report, Pinterest has seen searches for “Edinburgh, Scotland” increase by 85%, and “Edinburgh autumn” surge by 103%, compared to last year. These statistics reflect a growing fascination with Edinburgh’s atmosphere during this […]
Read More
You could be forgiven for thinking Swansea’s Kilvey Hill is an unlikely setting for a multimillion-pound adventure resort. This modest, tree-covered hill, perched just above the city centre, is better known for dog walkers, mountain bikers, and locals looking for a peaceful patch of green. But if a New Zealand […]
Read More
A proposal to introduce a £1 entry fee for all visitors to the Peak District has set hikers’ hearts racing — and not in the good summit-scramble kind of way. The idea, floated by the Peak District National Park Authority, would see a small charge collected from the millions who […]
Read More
If you’re the kind of rider who hears “double black diamond” and thinks “sign me up,” then it’s time to point your handlebars north – way north. Kielder Forest in Northumberland on the England-Scotland border has just dropped a brand-new set of mountain biking trails, and they’re as wild as […]
Read More
From pit town to pow town: South Wales is about to welcome a major (and record-breaking) all-year-round tourist attraction to the valleys. A £300 million leisure mega-project has been given the green light in the Welsh Valleys by the council’s Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee. It’s bringing snow, slopes, and […]
Read More
Zip lines, gondolas, and a mountaintop restaurant: the sleepy Scottish coastal town, once a thriving Victorian holiday destination for Glaswegians, is set for a world-class makeover! Dunoon, the sleepy town tucked into the Cowal Peninsula of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, is about to get a major wake-up. Plans are […]
Read More