Adventure
Transport for London Cycle Hire
What to do when you can't find a cab, the walk is too long, and the tube is too crowded? Ride! Coming this summer, Transport for London will deploy 6,000 rental bikes that you can pick up at your leisure, use it as you like, then drop off near your destination when you are done. Other cities in Europe have already successfully implemented the program to widespread acceptance by tourists and locals alike. Just remember where to look and what side of the road to ride on. For your complete guide to getting around in London in the meantime, check out Visit London's transport guide.
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Windsurfing the Isle of Tiree
Located off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Tiree is emerging as a wind- and watersports hotspot. With 10 white sand beaches and a westerly position among the British Isles, the island enjoys the warm waters of the gulf stream, lots of sunshine, and mild climate. Plus, it gets enough wind to power one of UK's biggest windsurfing competitions-The Tiree Wave Classic. Those without a lot of windsurfing experience can check out Wild Diamond outfitters for daily lessons and rentals - or just explore the Isle of Tiree's beaches and plethora of wildlife.
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The Horror!
London is seeped in history and legend, so has naturally inspired writers and film makers from throughout the ages. A great alternative to trekking around the usual tourist hotspots is to check out some of these infamous locations. 186 Fleet Street, for example, is the fabled location of Sweeny Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, where gentlemen got a little bit more than a short back and sides, whilst All Saints Church in Fulham, that will be familiar to anyone who has ever hidden behind the sofa while watching horror classic, The Omen.
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Pembrokeshire Adventure
Whether it's listening to music in the parks, biking in the mountain passes, putting on the rolling greens, or jumping off sea cliffs, the Welsh have a penchant for maximizing the adventure they glean from their landscape. The Pembrokeshire National Park coastline in particular lends itself to multi-sport adventures including coasteering, hiking, surfing, and sea-kayaking. All of which you can sample in the Pembrokeshire Adventure Staycation from Preseli Venture. At night you'll stay at the Preselie Eco Lodge, Wales' only 5 star activity center built with sustainability in mind.
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Finding your British Style
For an insiders take on London's fashion scene, take an Urban Gentry private fashion tour. Accompanied by an in-the-know expert, you'll visit little known boutiques, über cool destination stores and even the best of London's high street fashions. You decide the focus: womenswear or menswear, ultra luxury to value vintage finds. If you want to see London like a sophisticated, fashionable local try the Urban Gentry Fashion Forward experience.
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Saying Nae To Limits
River bugging, duckies, sphereing, cliff jumping, freefall abseiling and rap running, bug canyoning, and white water mambos are the latest in Scottish adventure sport inventions, all of which you'll find at Nae Limits, Scotland's award winning adventure company. Centrally located in the small hamlet of Ballinluig, near Pitlochry, Perthshire, Nae Limits is nae far from both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Swimming + Cliff Jumping=Coasteering
First pioneered in Pembrokshire, Coasteering is a combination of adventure swimming, sea level traversing, cliff jumping, and cave exploration along a coastal high-energy "impact zone" where surf meets land. Great Britain's coastline is uniquely suited to this adventure and Wales is the epicenter and origin of the sport. For those that want their extreme sports to mix with education, some outfitters run trips that incorporate coastal ecology lessons.
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Running with the Sights
If the sight of crowded tour buses or attraction lines makes you want to run, then Urban Running is for you. Urban Running leads guided runs varying from 5-10km through the sights of Central London. One part guided tour and one part running partner, your Urban Running host is yours alone and goes at your pace. If you'd like to meet fellow travelers, you can also do group runs. If you want to cover more ground, avoid public transport, and do like the locals do, you can also hit London's adventurous streets by bike.
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Experience Sled Dog Racing
Sled Dog racing is the world's fastest growing winter sport and Scotland is where it's happening. The Cairngorm Sled Dog Adventure Centre is a long-established facility based near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. The sled dog operators have loads of dog-handling experience. If you are looking to do something fast, different and exhilarating, this is the adventure for you!
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Fancy a Dirty Weekend in Wales
Every now and then, the hustle and grind of city life calls for an escape into the wild, and Wales is the outdoor destination of choice. Mountain Bike Magazine writer Dan Koeppel was humbled by what he found in Wales after finally accepting the challenge to ride Wales' stunning off-road trails. Wales has been busy turning its sheep-filled landscape into an accessible and exciting mountain bike adventure park. But if that doesn't get your dirty enough, you can always try Bog Snorkelling.
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Surfing in Cornwall
The Cornish coast in Southwest England is the landing point for the Atlantic Ocean's deep low pressure systems. The result is crashing swells that are a rated as some of the best surfing conditions in Europe. Newquay, with its dramatic cliffs, caves, and beaches is the Riviera of England and its Fistral Beach is recognized as the breeding ground for newcomers to the sport and surfing champions.
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Hiking through Wales
Do you prefer a gentle stroll through leafy woods, or a challenging hike over rough terrain? Do you prefer not to see a soul for several hours at a time or would you rather stop for a cream tea or a pint of bitter every couple of hours? Try one of these three captivating trails through Wales - land of legend and myth. You'll experience open moorland, plunging valleys, rolling farmland and stunning Welsh coastline.
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