Brits plan to ‘escape digital world’ with these top 40 outdoor activities in 2025

A new study has found that 76% of Brits are planning to try new outdoor activities this year – here are some of the most popular pursuits to try in 2025

Outdoor activities are all the rage for 2025, with a whopping three-quarters of Brits set to embrace the great outdoors in the upcoming months.

Spurred by a zest for fitness and a yearning to bond with nature, the poll commissioned by Jeep UK has discovered the top 40 outdoor activities that Brits can’t wait to dive into.

The list boasts an array of eclectic activities such as foraging, stargazing, and beachcombing, not to mention wildlife-centric pastimes like fishing, horseback riding, and taking a dip in natural pools.

Jeep UK’s Managing Director Kristian Cholmondley weighed in on the findings, suggesting they mirror “our fundamental need to escape the digital world and embrace the physical world around us.”

A staggering eight out of ten Brits show a keen interest in outdoor hobbies that offer a chance to interact with Mother Nature.

Activities on the rise include rockhounding (the hunt for rocks, minerals, and fossils), penning down experiences in nature journals, and capturing the wild through wildlife photography.

The stats reveal that the average Brit is clocking in over five hours weekly in the pursuit of outdoor leisure. However, venturing out for these activities isn’t without its obstacles.

Many pointed out that travel costs, time constraints, and a lack of confidence can make it difficult to do the activities. And good transportation is crucial to gain access to the more rural or remote areas where these activities typically happen.

According to the study, when choosing a vehicle for outdoor exploration, Brits prioritise reliability, comfort, and safety above all else.

“Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a spontaneous outdoor adventure, the need for accessible, dependable transportation is at an all-time high,” Kristian stressed.

For those eager to embrace 2025 with a focus on nature and adventure, here are the top 40 outdoor activities Brits are keen to try this year:

1. Hiking

2. Cycling

3. Birdwatching

4. Camping

5. Stargazing

6. Wildlife photography

7. Berry picking

8. Swimming in natural pools

9. Running or trail running

10. Leaf peeping (autumn foliage walks)

11. Beachcombing

12. Fishing

13. Outdoor yoga

14. Cross-country road trip

15. Mountain biking

16. Backpacking

17. Horseback riding

18. Paddleboarding

19. Foraging

20. Zip-lining

21. Kayaking

22. Archery

23. Rock climbing

24. Snorkelling

25. Nature journaling

26. Skiing

27. Surfing

28. Skydiving

29. Geocaching

30. Snowboarding

31. Rockhounding (collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils)

32. Outdoor fitness bootcamp

33. Sailing

34. Jet skiing

35. Building snow sculptures

36. Scuba diving

37. Rollerblading

38. Canyoning

39. Ice skating on frozen lakes

40. Paragliding