Outdoor activities are great ways of having family fun time, not to mention a healthy alternative to staying at home on the weekends. But sometimes it can be tricky to know where to look. Not any more! We've compiled the best UK family-friendly outdoor activities - to suit all tastes.

Well, being family-minded, we’ve created a directory of fantastic websites to help you find what you need to inspire your family into action this, and every, weekend.

• www.activeplaces.com – search for sports facilities anywhere in England.
• www.aonb.org.uk - info on the 49 Areas of Outstanding National Beauty located throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• www.bbc.co.uk/health - advice from “Auntie” on healthy living and keeping fit for all the family.
• www.clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk - voluntary youth organisation in the UK promoting the involvement, enjoyment and achievement of young people.
• www.communityforest.org.uk – just because you live in a city doesn’t mean you’re hours from greenery. These guys are turning derelict land into verdant forests, right on your doorstep.
• www.cyclingengland.co.uk – independent expert body, working to get more people cycling. Find your local Cycling Town.
• www.direct.gov.uk – the official government website for citizens and is great for info on your specific borough, local authority or council.
• www.english-heritage.org.uk – ideas and info on fantastic days out to England’s most historic properties.
• www.everydaycycling.com - vibrant online community where you can find out everything you need to know about leisure cycling.
• www.forestry.gov.uk – info on all things forest from the Forestry Commissions of England, Wales and Scotland.
• www.kidsoutdoors.com – homepage for the Scouts’ excellent campaign to get more kids outdoors. Lots of great adventure ideas here.
• www.londonwalks.com – see London and its stories in a new light with these professional guided tours.
• www.londonyouth.org.uk – serving a network of over 400 youth clubs across the capital, offering various sports development programmes.
• www.nationalparks.gov.uk – comprehensive site detailing the UK’s 14 National Parks.
• www.nationaltrail.co.uk – there’s 2,500 or so miles of National Trails so find your local ones and enjoy walking, cycling or horse-riding.
• www.nhs.uk/livewell - advice on how and why to keeping an active lifestyle.
• www.outdoor-sport-leisure.net – has handy explanations of what’s involved with any outdoors activity you can think of.
• www.ramblers.org.uk – homepage of Britain's biggest walking charity. Young and old can find great local walks.
• www.scouts.org.uk – adventurous activities and personal development for youngsters is their stock in trade.
• www.sustrans.org.uk – coordinator of the National Cycle Network: 12,000 miles of walking and cycle routes.
• www.walkengland.or.uk – home page for Walk England, promoting walking as a way to be healthy, travel and relax.
• www.walking.visitscotland.com – info on the best walks throughout the country.