The top 40 outdoor pursuits Brits want to try in 2025 revealed
THE top 40 outdoor pursuits Brits want to try in 2025 include foraging, stargazing, and wild swimming.
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 64 per cent are motivated by a desire to reconnect with nature.
As such, natural world-inspired pursuits feature prominently in the list, with the likes of rockhounding – collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils, nature journaling, and wildlife photography all featuring.
Other popular wildlife-inspired pursuits for the year ahead include fishing, horseback riding, and swimming in natural pools.
Along with hiking, cycling, zip-lining, and archery, and running or trail running, cross-country road trips, beachcombing, and outdoor yoga.
Kristian Cholmondley, managing director of Jeep UK, makers of the Avenger Electric, which commissioned the research, said: “It’s clear Brits are increasingly seeking ways to reconnect with nature, which speaks to our fundamental need to escape the digital world and embrace the physical world around us.
“The research highlights how much people value outdoor activities that not only offer the opportunity to experience freedom and adventure, but also to improve mental health and wellbeing.”
The study also found 77 per cent of adults are ‘likely’ to try one or more outdoor pursuits during the coming months – and they’d be willing to travel an average of 39 miles to do so.
It emerged 81 per cent are ‘particularly’ interested in outdoor pursuits which are nature orientated.
With other motivations for getting out and about including to relax (50 per cent), to boost or maintain mental health (43 per cent), and to get fitter or maintain fitness (38 per cent).
But enjoying the great outdoors comes with some challenges – including lack of time (37 per cent), the cost of travel (28 per cent), and lack of confidence (28 per cent).
Despite this, those polled manage to spend an average of five hours and 15 minutes outside for leisure each week.
Carried out through OnePoll, the research also identified the biggest priorities among motorists should they invest in a car designed for rural roads, with price (45 per cent) coming top.
Other ‘musts’ include reliability (44 per cent), comfort for long drives (23 per cent), and safety features (23 per cent).
Jeep UK’s Kristian Cholmondley added: “The focus on reliability, comfort, and safety speaks to the kinds of experiences people are looking to have in the wild.
“Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a spontaneous outdoor adventure, the need for accessible, dependable transportation is at an all-time high.”
TOP 40 OUTDOOR PURSUITS BRITS WANT TO TRY IN 2025
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