Designating time to be outside has lots of health benefits including reducing stress, reconnecting with nature and prompting physical and mental well-being.

 Read on to discover some of our recommended activities to make the most of the outdoors in 2025. 

 

Walking and Hiking

We all have to start somewhere and walking and hiking is a great option for all ages and abilities. If you are an outdoors novice then starting small can build confidence to take on bigger walking challenges across the UK. This could be taking a leisurely walk around your local park or pushing yourself on the 3 peaks challenge.

Walking and hiking is a fantastic way to keep fit with minimal effort and making the most of the UK’s outstanding areas of natural beauty.

 

 

Wild Swimming and Outdoor Pools

Wild swimming has gained momentum in recent years with clubs up and down the country offering a chance to wild water swim. Not only is it a chance to meet other like-minded people but wild water swimming has amazing health benefits including strengthening body muscles, building stamina, improving circulation and boosting your immune system!

If you're not ready to brave wild water swimming this year then consider a local outdoor swim. Check your local noticeboard for more information in your area, you’ll be surprised how many people take the plunge no matter what the weather!

 

 

Cycling and Mountain Biking

Looking for a fast paced activity in 2024? Mountain biking will certainly get your heart racing and a great opportunity to get your mates together. There are several mountain biking courses across the UK for a weekend activity or new part time hobby.

If you're looking for a more leisurely activity then cycling on your own or with loved ones is a fun option. If you don’t own a bike then don’t worry - lots of towns and cities have e-bikes and bicycles you can hire for a few quid an hour.

 

 

Geocaching

With millions of users all over the world, Geocaching is a fun, simple sport everyone can take part in! Geocaching is when people hide objects in plain sight so users can find them using GPS signals.

The idea is the user records what they’ve found and then hides it again for the next user. We love this activity for camping trips - hours of fun for the family!

Visit the Geocache website here

 

 

 

Fishing

Fishing is more than just a hobby—it's a chance to connect with nature, find peace by the water, and reel in unforgettable memories. If you're after a slow paced outdoor activity in 2025 then fishing is a fantastic option. It's relaxing, stress relieving and an easy way to get the whole family involved on a quiet Sunday afternoon.

 

 

 

 

Bird Watching and Nature Trails

Getting close to nature is an excellent way to spend weekends in 2025 with your family and friends. There are plenty of nature trails across the UK and seeing animals and plants in their natural habitat is a must for children's education. We also recommend Bird watching as a way of enjoying the great outdoors this year. Anyone can take part, even in your back garden! The UK has over 600 species of birds to discover!

 

Visit the Big Garden Birdwatch UK to take part

 

 

Photography

If you can’t live without your smart phone or camera then why not take up outdoor photography in 2025. The UK has some stunning locations from the sandy beaches of Cornwall to the mountainous landscapes in Snowdonia.

Our country is bursting with photo opportunities so take up photography in 2025 and start exploring what our land has to offer.

 

 

 

A final note from us

So that completes our guide for activities you can take up in 2025 to make the most of the outdoors. Whether you're into hiking, biking or wild water swimming there is something for everyone! Stay up to date will all things Attwoolls Outdoors by following our social channels.