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Our Tips For Walking In The Rain
Our Tips For Walking In The Rain
Our Tips For Walking In The Rain

Here are our tips for making the most of the smaller crowds and the inevitable feeling of accomplishment by heading out for a wet-weather walk.

Essentials For Walking In The Rain
Essentials For Walking In The Rain
Essentials For Walking In The Rain

Adventure doesn’t wait for the weather, and the rain shouldn’t stop you from getting outside to do what you love. Here’s our perfect kit list for a rainy-day walk or hike.

Dwayne Fields: Life After Near Death
Dwayne Fields: Life After Near Death
Dwayne Fields: Life After Near Death

Meet the man who thinks experiences in the great outdoors could be the solution to reducing violent crime.

How to Go Green This Festival Season
How to Go Green This Festival Season
How to Go Green This Festival Season

Festivals season is upon us so here are a few of our top eco-friendly tips to help you go green this year.

7 Reasons Why Getting Outside is Great for Your Mental Health
7 Reasons Why Getting Outside is Great for Your Mental Health
7 Reasons Why Getting Outside is Great for Your Mental Health

We all know that getting outside can generally make us feel better - but this is for some very specific reasons, and there is a wealth of benefits to be gained from just taking a short walk. Here are our top 7 mental health benefits of getting outside.

Accessible Walks With The Outdoor Guide
Accessible Walks With The Outdoor Guide
Accessible Walks With The Outdoor Guide

We believe the outdoors is for everyone, and are passionate about helping people to get outside. We’ve asked The Outdoor Guide's Debbie North about her favourite accessible walks, to inspire our customers with disabilities to go exploring and discover new places around the country.

Merrell: Balance Yourself With Nature by Nabihah Iqbal
Merrell: Balance Yourself With Nature by Nabihah Iqbal
Merrell: Balance Yourself With Nature by Nabihah Iqbal

Merrell ambassador Nabihah Iqbal tells us about her inspiring relationship with the natural world.

Introducing the Juniper Trust
Introducing the Juniper Trust
Introducing the Juniper Trust

Cotswold Outdoor have been working with the Juniper Trust for the last ten years, supporting several of their projects in areas frequently visited by KE Adventure clients. 

Ten Ways To Avoid Catching Lyme Disease
Ten Ways To Avoid Catching Lyme Disease
Ten Ways To Avoid Catching Lyme Disease

Caudwell LymeCo charity fill us in on how to avoid catching Lyme disease in the outdoors.

International Women's Day: Celebrating Three Inspirational Explorers
International Women's Day: Celebrating Three Inspirational Explorers
International Women's Day: Celebrating Three Inspirational Explorers

We caught up with Wendy Searle, Jo Bradshaw and Alex Mason to find out what they love about the outdoors, and how we can empower more women to discover adventure for themselves.

Get Prepared For Your Youth Expedition
Get Prepared For Your Youth Expedition
Get Prepared For Your Youth Expedition

Whether you’re heading out with Girlguiding, The DofE Award or World Challenge, taking part in expeditions is an exciting way to learn valuable skills and experience the great outdoors.

6 Reasons To Love Winter Walking
6 Reasons To Love Winter Walking
6 Reasons To Love Winter Walking

A scenic walk in crisp winter air is the perfect, budget-friendly way to blow away the hibernation fog and come back to life post-Christmas. 

Trail Running Training In The City
Trail Running Training In The City
Trail Running Training In The City

Live in the city but belong on the trails? All's not lost when you've got big goals or a tough event but can't get out there - check out these great tips from our friends at Salomon for working your training plan around city life.

How To Start Run Commuting
How To Start Run Commuting
How To Start Run Commuting

The idea of escaping the rush-hour traffic and public transport is the reason a lot of us have probably thought about taking up run-commuting – but the idea of carrying all that kit, getting dressed in the office and embracing such a new way of life can be intimidating. Here are our top tips to overcome the fear, get started and watch the health benefits (and money savings) start to rack up.

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