Extreme & Unusual Sports

Discover unusual and adrenaline-fuelled sports from rural and countryside settings. These articles cover emerging activities, adventure sports, and thrilling pastimes beyond traditional pursuits.

Base Jumping and Coasteering

Base jumping and coasteering are extreme coastal and rural sports that mix climbing, swimming and jumping for an adrenaline rush.

Climbing and Hill Scrambling

Understand the difference between climbing and hill scrambling, and how to tackle them safely based on your fitness level.

Motorbike Trials, Scrambling and Rallying

Motorbike trials, scrambling and rallying let you test your skills riding off-road courses and racing through challenging countryside terrain.

Potholing and Caving

Caving is a rewarding outdoor hobby that combines physical challenge with exploring natural cave systems safely and responsibly.

Touring, Downhilling and Cross Country

Three very different ways to ride a bike: what downhilling, touring and cross country racing involve.

What Are Grassboarding and Kite Buggying?

Grassboarding and kite buggying are lesser-known extreme sports that let you ride across varied terrain using wind and hills.

What is Zorbing?

Roll down a hillside inside a giant transparent plastic sphere, here's what you need to know about zorbing.