With midsummer passing by and the unpredictable British weather looming over us, there is no better time to be planning how best to spend the remaining summer months.
The great outdoors is the perfect place to spend time enjoying the summer sun, whether that means taking in the views on a walk through the countryside or navigating the coastline from the comfort of your kayak, there’s no doubt that getting out and about feels great. At responsibletravel.com we’ve got loads of great ideas for you to really make the most of the rest of the summer.
There’s so much to do on our doorstep with the British countryside never more than a couple of hours from home. With fantastic forests and stunning landscapes as well as stretches of pristine coastline, walking, cycling and wildlife watching are just some of the great ways to enjoy this tranquil escape.
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self guided walking holiday in Kent is packed with history and stunning views, passing through picturesque villages and famous English cities alike. Or how about an
activity weekend in Wales? Explore Britain’s only coastal National Park rich in wildlife, flora and fauna. You can try out coasteering or surfing by day and spend the evenings relaxing in front of the wood burning stove or outside by the bonfire under a starry sky.
Sea kayaking is another great outdoor activity and these sea kayaking holidays in Scotland offer the chance to explore the wild Scottish coasts from a unique perspective with the likelihood of some seal spotting along the way!
Or for those after a more relaxed approach to enjoying the outdoors we’ve got hundreds of
fantastic rural accommodations across the UK. Staying in this
traditional tipi and yurt accommodation in the heart of the Welsh mountains is just one original way to experience an outdoors lifestyle while setting your own pace.
Europe also has loads of fantastic outdoor opportunities to take advantage of only a hop, skip and a jump away. You can take the whole family white water rafting on this
activity holiday in Spain or experience everything from mountain biking and hiking to canyoning on this exhilarating
activity week on the Turquoise Coast in Turkey
Plus, enjoying the great outdoors doesn’t all have to be about adrenaline and high-energy. Perhaps
swimming with dolphins in the Azores is your perfect idea of the great summer outdoors. Enjoy the glorious setting and crystal clear ocean of these beautiful islands in the company of some of natures most elegant and friendly creatures.
And if you’re after even more sun than Europe can offer this year, there's still availability on some of our fantastic worldwide tours and accommodations. Costa Rica is a great destination for combining activity and relaxation to achieve that perfect balance of the outdoor experience. On this
Costa Rican adventure you can try zip-lining through the cloud forests and scuba diving as well as visiting some of the country’s most beautiful beaches and national parks.
Or how about getting close to some of Africa's incredible wildlife on a family safari in South Africa? Yet another way to enjoy the great outdoors abroad and have an experience you will never forget. And finally, perhaps just the chance to soak up some sun on the golden sands of a
far away beach is everything you are looking for from the outdoors this summer.
However you look at it the great outdoors is there to be enjoyed and with such an exciting range of holidays and experiences to be had this summer there is simply no better way to rejuvenate your senses and spend some quality time in the company of nature.
Take a look at our great value adventure holidays and accommodations Need help finding a great outdoors holiday? Contact our helpdesk at amelia@responsibletravel.com 
Words by Lani Watson
