Activities and outdoor sports
Useful contacts for a variety of outdoor pursuits
Bridleways
An internet based database of national routes suitable for horse riders.
British Association of Shooting and Conservation
BASC is the national representative body for sporting shooting.
British Canoe Union
The BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
British Cycling
The internationally recognised governing body of cycling in Great Britain.
The British Horse Society
The UK’s largest and most influential equestrian charity.
British Mountaineering Council
The BMC is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers.
Byways & Bridleways Trust
A charitable trust formed to protect Britain's network of ancient minor highways.
Cyclists Touring Club
The oldest and largest cycling organisation in the UK.
The Disabled Ramblers
Aims to improve countryside access for disabled people and organises regular rambles and visits.
Equine Ramblers
A website for long distance horseriding in the UK.
Go4AWalk
A website to help you find your perfect walk.
The Long Distance Walkers Association
The LDWA is an association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas. The association's aim is to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking.
Ministry of Defence, Public Access
Find out what walks are available nationwide on the MOD's public access website.
National Council for Metal Detecting
Information on clubs, membership, the Treasure Act, and everything else you need to know about the hobby and the National Council for Metal Detecting.
National Federation of Bridleway Associations
The Federation is the only national organization exclusively concerned with bridleways and ridden access to the countryside, and with getting a better deal for bridleway riders.
National Trails in the UK
Thirteen long distance routes have been designated as National Trails in England, of which eleven have been fully developed, two of which are in the process of being completed. In this website you will find information about all of National Trails in the UK.
Ordnance Survey
The recognised market leader, Ordnance Survey has been providing accurate, reliable and detailed geographic information for more than 200 years. For maps of anywhere in the UK, visit this site.
Railway Ramblers
Aim to discover and explore old railway lines and to promote their use as footpaths and cycle tracks.
The Ramblers
Britain's biggest walking charity. The Ramblers have been working for 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales.
Ride UK
This website gives details about the National Bridleroute Network, created by the British Horse Society, and provides help to choose the best rides in your area.
Royal Yachting Association
The UK's national organisation representing the interests of everyone who goes boating for pleasure.
Sport England
Promotes and invests in sport and is responsible for delivering the Government's sporting objectives.
Sustrans
Sustrans (Sustainable Transport) champions the National Cycle Network and actively encourages people to walk and cycle more.
Walking for Health
The largest network of health walk schemes across England, offering free regular short walks over easy terrain with trained walk leaders.
Walking Routes
This website provides hundreds of links to thousands of walks.
Walking World
Britain’s largest online walking guide.
