Paddle powerTo tackle white-water rapids in a kayak you need to get your basic skills sorted. Matt Carroll heads to Wales and learns how to get properly paddling. Pictures Lawrence Looi

Member Article: Kite Surfing

Kite surfing – Extreme fun and a great workout! OutdoorsTravel.co.uk member Annelies is into kite surfing in a big way and thinks everyone else should give it a try. Read her thoughts on how and why to get started here.

Learn to Horse Ride

Mane attraction Horse riding is accessible, easy to learn and helps you appreciate the great outdoors from a slightly higher vantage point. Rob McKinlay saddles up.

About British Cycling

Cycle Sports Governing Body Cycling and biking are popular recreational and competitive sports enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Cycling was the first form of mechanical human transportation and has grown to become a diverse sport with many styles using different types of equipment.

Learn to Row

Putting your oar in The closest that many people come to rowing is trying out the machine in the gym. Yet rowing clubs are dotted up and down the UK’s waterways, usually offering memberships that cost less than most gyms. Rowing novice Becca Higgins learns the basics from the experts.

Learning To Climb

Progressive Rock Rob McKinlay makes the move from indoor climbing walls to the rock face, with the help of top alpine climber Matt Helliker.

Experiences

Equestrian Jargon

From the Horse’s Mouth

Equestrian jargon and terminology explained

Ever wanted to go...Horse Riding

Back in the Saddle

Victoria Lambert was a mad keen rider 25 years ago. After a few nasty falls she had lost her nerve. Now she’s hoping she’s ready to get back in the saddle.

Tower Running

Every step you take

If racing up the Sears Tower in Chicago and the world’s tallest building, Taipei 101, in Taiwan, sounds like your idea of fun, then try the latest fitness craze, tower running.