Who she is: In 1982, aged just 23, Elspeth Beard set off on a 35,000‑mile solo motorcycle journey around the world — riding a vintage 1974 BMW R60/6. What makes her legendary: She paved the way for a new era of women on two wheels, riding around the world at a time when motorcycle adventure wasn’t yet a well-trodden path. Her book Lone Rider has since become a touchstone for adventurers and dreamers everywhere — inspiring countless riders to chase their own journeys. Why her

Less than two weeks until Christmas… and if you’ve got an adventurer in your life (or are one yourself), you’re probably wondering what on earth to put under the tree that isn’t another pair of socks. Good news: we’ve rounded up the perfect gifts for the people who’d rather be hiking a ridgeline, pedalling into the sunset, or pitching a tent somewhere on the edges of the map. Whether you’re shopping small, gifting experiences, or looking for something meaningful that sparks a

Over the years, the Armchair Adventure Festival (AAF) has welcomed some of the boldest, bravest and most inspiring adventurers from around the world — folks who’ve ridden across continents, rowed oceans, traversed deserts, cycled wilderness, and walked coastlines. Their stories have lifted us off the sofa and planted seeds of wanderlust, grit, hope and imagination.   As we look ahead to AAF26 and beyond, we wanted a way to honour those who’ve shaped our festival’s spirit — a

Glamping tents at Armchair Adventure Festival Adventure lovers… get ready for something very special. To celebrate Black Friday (Armchair style), we’re giving one lucky festival-goer the chance to upgrade their AAF26 ticket into the ultimate luxury adventure stay.   Yes — this year, your ticket could turn GOLD. Any weekend festival ticket bought between now and 11:59pm on November 30th , will be automatically entered into our Golden Ticket Upgrade Draw … and one winner will

Who's ready to dance under Cornish skies?   We’re still buzzing from the incredible music at this year’s Armchair Adventure Festival   — and if you were there, you’ll know exactly why!   From soul-stirring sets under the stars to those spontaneous late-night dance sessions in The Three Wheels festival pub, #AAF25 was pure magic. ✨   And we couldn’t be more excited to share that some Armchair favourites are returning for 2026! The Cabarats 🎺 The Cabarats   Back by very popula

Did you make it to this year’s Armchair Adventure Festival? Whether you joined us or not, we thought you might enjoy the official video...

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A new space dedicated to the best adventure travel films at AAF! We're adding a brand new feature to this year's festival - The Armchair...

More winners than ever before! This year the #GetOutDoStuff grant is going to support more adventures than ever before! Here's who got...

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