Christmas gift ideas for active adults

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By boxing day, most of us get to a point where we need to be active adults. Christmas indulgence gets the better of us and it’s time to get moving. So, some of these gifts are things we’ll use once we’ve recovered from Christmas. Others are based around active interests including hiking and sports.

100 Outstanding British Walks

The Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide will help you find some of the best walks in Britain. I was pleased to see a couple of Malvern hills walks included. Divided into regions, this book tells you the difficulty of the walk, height gain, length and amount of time it will take. Not all walks are challenging, they vary from day long excursions right down to easy, short walks. Learn more about the region and see stunning photos of your route. Every book contains a code for a six month subscription to OS Maps Premium. This allows you to print detailed maps for the whole country. Find routes created by other walkers or plan your own. This useful book is available from the Ordnance Survey website.

Rydale Canvas Trainers

When you’re on the go, it’s important to have something comfortable on your feet. These trainers combine comfort and style and come in a range of colours. The hard-wearing canvas outer combines with a rubber sole with a great grip. Contrasting laces and an optional spotty pattern make these the ideal pair of shoes for active adults. Head to the Rydale website to see all the colours and styles available.

Newspaper History of Rugby

This tabloid sized, leatherette-bound book contains rugby news from newspapers dating back to 1905. Enjoy watching the format of newspapers change over the years as you read about Welsh Rugby Union greats and matches from the past 100 years. The book includes news from the Home and 5 Nations and the World Cup. I’m pleased to say that a Newspaper history of English Rugby is also available. Find both over at the Personalised Gift Shop.

Silver Plated Rugby Balls Cufflinks in a personalised box

Rugby fans will love these silver plated cuff links. Whether it’s a rugby club dinner or unrelated formal occasion, nobody will doubt your commitment to the sport with rugby balls holding your shirt sleeves. These are beautifully presented and the case can be engraved with your message. So every time the recipient wears them, they’ll be reminded of the special occasion you bought them for. Rugby ball cufflinks in a personalised case are available from the Personalised Gift Shop website.

Dakine 365 21 Litre Backpack

The 365 backpack comes with a limited lifetime warranty. With all the features you need and none that you don’t, this is an ideal day pack for people on the go. A zipped front pocket keeps small items safe. Inside the main pocket is a laptop sleeve. Padded shoulder straps and bottom panel offer comfort and durability. This and other backpacks of various sizes are available on the Dakine website.

OS Snowden Trek Towel

Keen hikers will love the practicality of this giant trek towel with an Ordnance Survey map of Snowdonia printed on it. The towel itself dries eight times faster than a normal towel would. It also absorbs more and contains odour control so you can even use it to dry the dog. Its compact size makes it easy to store and carry, ideal for hiking or other activities. Find the map of Snowdonia and other areas as a quick-drying towel over on the Ordnance Survey website.

Strong Dad Sports Gym Towel

This lightweight, durable microfibre towel is ideal for the gym. Personalise it with the year your recipient became a dad. Sparks and Daughters give all gifts a personal touch with the option of gift wrapping and a variety of cards you can send with your order. They’ll even write a message of your choice in the card and send it directly to the recipient. Find this lovely sports towel on the Sparks and Daughters website.

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