Be A Wild Woman!

Itching to get outdoors? With a raft of initiatives focused on getting us outside to challenge our bodies and minds in nature, there’s never been a better time to enjoy anal-fresco adventure

- Gabrielle Nathan

From your local hills to a sprawling forest, now is the perfect time to head into the outdoors.

But we’re not talking sunbathing, picnicking or a gentle stroll – this season, the onus is firmly on adventure and exploration. Increasing numbers of women are participating in outdoor activities, with hiking, mountain biking and trail running top of the list. It seems outdoor exercise is the perfect antidote to our increasingly sedentary and tech-driven lives. ‘Breathing in fresh air and taking a proper break away from screens and devices allows you to reconnect with yourself, and reflect on where you are in life and where you’re headed without interruptions,' says Lucy Sharma from outdoor educational charity the Outward Bound Trust. That feeling is shared by 74 per cent of women, who say the outdoors is a place to escape everyday stresses.

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