Don’t let the chilly mornings put you off. With the right mindset and a few of our outdoor activity suggestions, you can turn cold days out into the perfect adventure. 

Read on to discover our top activities for making the most of the outdoors in winter.

Join a Walking or Running Club

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Walking and running clubs have been created to encourage more people to get outside, chat with new people, and enjoy the great outdoors. How do you find a walking or running club? Check out local notice boards or ‘what's on’ pages on social media, or simply do a Google search to see if one is in your area.

This is an excellent option for someone looking to engage with nature while meeting new people. Depending on your interests, you could walk around the local park or something more fast-paced, like hill or mountain walking. Whatever you're into, joining a walking or running club is a great way to make the most of the outdoors in winter.

Visit a Park or nature centre

Visiting a park or nature centre is a must during winter. Whether you're a single person or a family, checking out your local park or nature centre can be done all year round, but there is something extra special about doing it in winter. Clear, crisp skies, frost-tipped grasses and leafless trees are the landscape, so wrap up warm and enjoy the many animals and birds that come alive in the year's colder months.

Bird watching, wildlife parks, and bug spotting are great places to escape the hustle and bustle of city and town life. Nature centres also often host workshops and guided tours during winter to encourage more visitors.

Winter Photography

Whether you're a novice, social media influencer, or professional photographer, taking photos outdoors during winter is a great way to see more of your local area. You can do it alone or with a group and choose any time frame.

Remember to wrap up warm and take a flask to enjoy photography in winter. Whether you are snapping landscapes, coastal towns or wildlife in your garden, this is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with nature and experience something magical. If you don’t have a professional camera, taking photos of your phone is also adequate.

Geocaching

Have you ever heard of a modern-day treasure hunt? Say hello to Geocaching! Combining technology, adventure, and discovery, Geocaching is beginner-friendly and a great way to adventure on your weekend! To get started, download the app and start locating hidden caches all over the globe. Once found, add your details and hide again so someone else can revel in the fun.

Geocaching is very inclusive and suited for individuals, families and groups. Discover a Geocache near you and the 300,000 active users across the UK. You only need a smartphone with a GPS signal and to download the app.

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Seasonal Gardening

Seasonal gardening is made to align with each season's natural cycles. Find plants, vegetables and flowers that thrive in winter and make your garden beautiful with seasonal gardening. 

You can also use the colder months to update your outdoor space, prune and tidy, and clear away fallen leaves. Spending just 30-60 minutes a day outside in your garden is excellent for your mental health and well-being. Invest in a fire pit and outdoor lanterns to create a magical space for cosy winter gatherings. Stargaze, toast marshmallows, and read stories to make the most of your garden in winter.

A final note from us

Winter may bring shorter days and colder temperatures, but it’s a fantastic time of year for exploring the great outdoors. You can go on a frosty hike and try something new, like Geocaching or seasonal gardening. So, layer up your thermals, grab a hot flask and step outside this winter.

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