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Health Benefits of Hiking

Taking part in hiking is a popular and enjoyable leisure pursuit. It is an ideal sport to start slow, with light walking and build up your ability with longer hikes and harder terrain. It is even recommended in NHS guidance Walking for Health highlighting the benefits of walking and hiking for your mind, body and […]


What does golf insurance cover?

Golf is a sport often associated with leisure and relaxation, but it also carries its fair share of risks. From accidental damages to expensive golf equipment and personal injuries on the course, unforeseen events can turn a pleasant round of golf into a costly affair. That’s where golf insurance comes into play, providing golfers with […]


Kitesurfing for beginners: How to get started

Kitesurfing, also known as kiteboarding, is an exhilarating water sport that combines elements of surfing, wakeboarding, and windsurfing. It involves riding a board while being propelled across the water by a large kite.   Basic fitness is beneficial to kitesurf, but you don’t need to be an athlete. Kitesurfing works various muscle groups, so you’ll […]


Cycling Festivals: 5 of the Best Multi-Day Events

With the arrival of the first Classics of the season, the cycling fraternity are well-catered for when it comes to spring excitement. And as the likes of Sagan, Froome and Kittel prepare for another long, hard campaign, it’s an opportunity for those who prefer a more leisurely pace to plan their rides for the year. […]


Lizards, lakes and lightning: When golf goes wrong

It’s very rare to come away from the golf course in the belief that you have played the perfect round. At some point there’s bound to have been a mis-hit drive or an overzealous putt to ruin a hole, however things can get much worse than the odd bogey or two.   Although golf is […]


Rugby’s biggest hits: The 5 most common injuries

The physical nature of rugby often mean injuries are never far away. SportsCover Direct covers hundreds of amateur rugby players of both codes to protect them in such instance.   The majority of players won’t need to call on their insurance for financial support. However, there is a disproportionately high number of those playing rugby […]