Blogging Tips

Best Outdoor Hashtags

Posted on 8th February 2016 by The Helpful Hiker

I’ve learnt a lot from my few years in the blogging world and so thought I’d jot a few things down in case it can help someone else. I spend a lot of time finding ways of promoting my posts and trying to find the best outdoor hashtags to use across social media. It seems that most other categories of bloggers-lifestyle, travel, parenting, food, beauty etc-are all very sociable with billions of hashtags to choose from. However, I always struggle finding specific outdoor hashtags. I have been hanging out with the parenting crowd recently and hijacking some of their hashtags, however I consider myself an outdoor blogger first and foremost so thought I would collate a few that I use, or that are relevant to outdoorsy types. There is quite a bit of overlap with travel and lifestyle bloggers.

I am so proud & excited to be an @OrdnanceSurvey #GetOutside champion for 2017! Lots of adventures planned can’t wait to share them. pic.twitter.com/eYaGC2X22h
— Lauren (@TheHelpfulHiker) January 6, 2017

This isn’t an exhaustive list, so please tell me what I’ve missed out.

First of all, I have to mention the linky and community that I co host, #AdventureCalling. It would be great to see some of you there, it’such a good place to get some outdoor inspiration.

Twitter

Of course this list is in addition to classic hashtags such as #camping #walking #hiking (I tend to use this last one quite a bit as it’s one less character than walking and also popular in USA).

One hashtag I use all the time is #OutdoorBloggers, the brainchild of @Splodz and @MissJTulip who have set up the brillant Outdoors Bloggers Directory.

I also use #GetOutside (Ordnance Survey campaign, useful for any active or outdoor posts), especially as I am now a GetOutside champion for 2017!

There are hashtags for specific days of the week, relevant ones include:

#MountainMonday
#TravelTuesday
#UKGeocachingHour (Tues 8-9pm)
#WalkWednesday
#WaterfallWednesday
#UKHolidayHour (Thurs 8.30-9.30pm)

There are some general blogging hashtags that are great for discovering new blogs and sharing your posts:

#SundayBlogShare
#MondayBlogs

Instagram

I love instagram and can spend hours flicking through beautiful photos. I do, however, find the amount of hashtags a bit overwhelming.
Here I’ve picked out any that are outdoor relevant from the 100 most popular hashtags

#photooftheday
#picoftheday
#nature
#sun
#sky
#[relevant season]
#instago
#clouds

Other useful outdoor hashtags include:

#keepitwild
#simplyadventure
#wildernessculture
#lifeofadventure
#liveoutdoors
#beautifuldestinations
#roamtheplanet
#discoverearth
#wherewillwegonext
#makemoments
#exploremore
#stayandwander
#goexplore
#destinationearth
#familytravel
#exploringtheworld
#welltravelled
#lovelifeoutside
#womenforwildlands
#staywild
#wildkids

There are also some great instagram communities that will feature other people’s posts on a daily or weekly basis. These are predominantly child/family focussed, but here are my favourites

#pottyadventures
#curiouslittleexplorers
#whatevertheweatherkids
#explorerkids
#childhoodunplugged
#LiveAuthentic
#LiveFolk
#KeepItWild

You can always keep a list of hashtags saved in your phone so you don’t have to type them all out each time you post.

If you’re looking to up your Instagram and Pinterest game, I really recommend Tailwind, it makes scheduling so easy.

I’m always updating so let me know what I’ve missed!

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Clare May 27, at 20:40

Thank you for the top tips, I’m a newbie blogger so finding my feet, I had no idea what a strange new world I was entering and how much there is to learn!
Julie November 14, at 02:32

#womenforwildlands
See Outside December 22, at 10:12

Really helpful post!
- TheHelpfulHiker December 27, at 19:39
  
  Thanks, glad to hear my post has been useful!
Nyomi January 21, at 08:35

Very helpful! Thanks
Stephanie January 21, at 17:21

Super helpful post, I have written down loads
Sarah - Craft Invaders January 24, at 20:39

Fab post Lauren, I’m stealing your list if that’s ok? A regular one I use which I don’t see is #staywild which the wild life trusts use when #30DaysWild isn’t running and I also use #wildkids xxx
- The Helpful Hiker January 25, at 06:55
  
  Thanks, will add those to the list-and please steal away!
Helena June 15, at 16:41

I’m so pleased I’ve stumbled across this post. Will have to try them out. Thank you.
James July 18, at 07:12

This post is fantastic and very helpful! Thank you for sharing us.
Rose August 11, at 20:19

Thank you so much! this helps so much!! if anyone is looking for a more extensive list of helpful travel hashtags for instagram, I made a huge list of popular travel hashtags by region of the world: https://www.eco-wanderlust.com/blog/2017/5/25/ultimate-list-of-instagram-travel-hashtags
Heather Adams @ Not Quite Wild November 14, at 07:36

Thanks for creating a nice, concise list! I’ve also discovered a few that might help!
#bewild #modernoutdoors #instanature #liveoutthere #naturelovers
- The Helpful Hiker November 16, at 20:53
  
  They’re great, thanks!
Merryn November 26, at 12:42

Thanks so much for sharing these hashtags. I would love to add one into the mix – #3hrsfromhome
Trekking tour bali 2018 December 14, at 06:43

Thanks for a sharing, I like your post
Jack December 15, at 19:44

so helpful!! This list is also handy for anyone else focused on nature/outdoor photography
Jomsom Muktinath December 27, at 13:03

Thank you for sharing the tips.
Emma Rosen May 03, at 18:01

This is unbelievably helpful – thank you!
Sarah July 17, at 14:43

A fab list of hashtags, thank you for sharing.
Triund Trek February 20, at 11:20

Very nice article As a travel blogger myself, The Solo Girl Traveler, I admire several travel bloggers for their amazing creativity, talent, and sense of adventure.