For many people walking is the ideal way to enjoy the great outdoors while keeping fitness levels topped up. But did you know that Nordic walking burns 46% more calories than ordinary walking? This was news to Club member Andrew Ditton until he decided to give it a try during a stay at Clumber Park Club site in Nottinghamshire.
Riding a horse can seem a daunting prospect for those who have never tried it before. A one-to-one lesson with a horse called Archie was all Andrew Ditton needed to overcome his equine anxiety.
Andrew Ditton admits his ignorance of all things feathered has prevented him from visiting RSPB reserves on more than one occasion. To put things right he attended a 90-minute guided walk at Bempton Cliffs where he was dazzled by fascinating facts and entranced by puffins and gannets.
Andrew Ditton confronts his fears of confined spaces and heights by signing up for a session of adventure caving at the Wild Wookey experience in Somerset. Find out how his nerves cope with wriggling through narrow gaps and abseiling down sheer drops.
You don't need to be super-fit, highly skilled and youthful to enjoy off-road mountain biking. A nationwide network of trails means you should always be able to find something to suit your ability. Andrew Ditton visits one of Scotland's leading trail centres at the foot of Ben Nevis to give it a go.
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