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We’ve found 71 activities:
Nature’s paint pallet
Can you find all the different colours in nature? Go on a walk and see what you can see.
Supported by
Generation Green
30 mins
Outdoors
Discovery treasure hunt
Discover nature by heading out on a treasure hunt. How many items will you find?
25 mins
Outdoors
Explore and draw
Use your drawing skills to keep a record of what you see when you’re out on a walk.
1 hr
Indoors
Guess the animal
Explore animals around the world and get active with this fun guessing game.
20 mins
Indoors
The movement map
Get moving as you talk about what went well and what was tricky.
5 mins
Indoors
On your hike
Put your observation skills to the test, then work out what you need to take with you on a walk.
1 hr
Online
Go on a mindfulness walk
Head outside, take a deep breath, and pay attention to the moment as you practise mindfulness and connect to the natural world.
1 hr
Outdoors
Spread the word with a community talk
Inspire your local community to take action by talking to them about everything your group’s achieved.
1 hr
Indoors
Wild walk
Plan a walk to highlight the work you’ve done to improve nature in your local area, then get exploring.
2 hrs
Outdoors
Learn about affinity bias
Play the tag game and find out about the idea of affinity bias, then see what we all share in common.
20 mins
Indoors
Learn about Black History heroes
Put your detective hat on and learn about famous black people through history.
1 hr
Indoors
Trekking around
Walk around your local area as if you were on horseback.
1 hr
Outdoors
Find your way
Set up and use a GPS device and a map to walk the way between waypoints in this navigation challenge.
45 mins
Outdoors
Try night hiking
Add an adventurous twist to a classic activity by heading out after dark. How will you navigate without the sunlight?
2 hrs
Outdoors
Hilly hazard perception
What’s that coming over the hill? Is it a hazard? Explore how seeing what might lie ahead of you on a hillwalk can help.
1 hr 30
Indoors
Hill-seekers
Run to the hills and put your best foot forwards, as we plan a hilly hike with a difference.
6 hrs
Indoors
Bouldering
Climb across short walls in this adventure – the bolder, the better!
1 hr
Outdoors
Go on a What3Words walk
Use the what3words app to plot a route and take on checkpoint challenges as you complete a hike.
Supported by
GO Outdoors
4 hrs
Outdoors
Gorge walking
Explore rivers and streams and have an adventure with climbs, ropes, and pools.
4 hrs
Outdoors
White water rafting
Get ready for a white-knuckle ride on some white water rapids as we take a walk on the wild side!
Supported by
Royal Navy
4 hrs
On water
Only a mile to go
Put all your navigation skills to the test by planning a 20 kilometre route to walk with your friends.
1 hr 30
Indoors
Where to next?
Take on two 5km walks with a difference around your local area, and take in the sights, smells and sounds.
3 hrs
Outdoors
Compass drawings
Navigate a route designed by your group and work out the shape from where you’ve walked.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Mud, glorious mud
Clean your walking boots until they gleam, then waterproof them so they’re ready for your next adventure.
Supported by
GO Outdoors
15 mins
Indoors
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