23 Reasons to Love The Outdoors This Autumn
We love autumn, here’s why!
Autumn is fantastic time of year where those who don’t like the hot sweaty days of summer, and those who hate the shivery cold days of winter can meet in outdoor harmony. Arguably prettier than spring it’s a season that offers plenty to see. Not quite sold yet? Lets go through some reasons that we think you should love autumn.
1. Our green land turns a stunning array of colours.
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2. You’ll probably experience sun, rain, wind, hail, sun again, fog all in a very short space of time. There’s a weather for everyone in autumn.
3. The mental preparation is over, it’s time to ace that conker tournament.
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4. The things you find in your coat pocket from last year (best case? Cash, worst case? old sweets)
5. How cosy are down jackets? Snug as a bug while others shiver when the temperature drops.
6. Show off your layers. The ever changing temperature and weather means you need make full use off all your brand new layers. Waterproof? Check. Fleece? check. Baselayer? Check.
7. Clutching your flask of tea/coffee or soup at the half way point on your hike
8. Crisp, clear views
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9. A more comfortable temperature for running outdoors
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10. Autumn is like a natural Instagram filter, snap some atmospheric photos.
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11. Sure, it’s gets darker earlier, but all that means is that you aren’t waiting around for sunset.
12. It’s gilet weather.
13. Misty mornings
14. Your dog loves it
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15. Your dog loves it in more ways than one
16. Opening your rucksack to find hearty leftover stew for lunch instead of sandwiches.
17. Campfires
18. Hot chocolate
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19. Wild camping – with summer ending, the crowds disperse and those who dare can enjoy some pretty tranquil camps through autumn months.
20. Crisp clear nights bring a fantastic opportunity for star gazing
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21. Wildlife in abundance as they stock up food for the winter months
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22. Big, thick walking socks – so comfortable!
23. The only thing on par with a warm day and a beer garden, is finding a cosy warm pub to sit inside after a day on the hills. Pie & Mash with a pint should warm you up nicely.
If you’re heading outdoors this autumn, don’t forget to grab a photo (whatever the weather) and enter our #GoAnyWeather competition. You could win £500
Full details: https://www.gooutdoors.wordpress.com/go-any-weather
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