General Country Sports

Outdoor activities and recreational pursuits available in rural areas. We cover equipment needs, costs, safety considerations and countryside etiquette for various sports.

A Guide to Cross Country Running

Cross country running takes advantage of natural terrain like hills and mud, and you'll need proper shoes, spiked trainers and supportive gear to get started.

All About 4 X 4 Off Roading

Off-road driving demands different skills than regular cars, so courses include instruction and safety briefing to handle challenging terrain safely.

Can I Afford to Take Up Golf?

Golf doesn't have to be expensive—here's what it actually costs to get started and how to keep expenses down.

Paintballing

Paintballing is a safe sport where you hit opponents with paint-filled capsules and stay in the game until you get tagged out.

Quad Biking

Get muddy and learn to ride quad bikes on terrain with a hands-on experience day that includes safety training and your own time behind the controls.

Target and Field Archery

Archery comes in two main styles: target archery with marked boards at set distances, and field archery on rougher terrain with varied targets.

The Countryside Code: How to Behave in Rural Areas

Follow The Countryside Code to visit rural areas safely and respect the land, from checking access rules to preparing for the weather.