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Going to the loo outdoors

A selection of articles & videos on peeing and pooing outside.

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Composting toilets

"Having a toilet on your allotment site can be invaluable and makes being 'caught short' a thing of the past." Different types & how to build your own. SWCAA.

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Going in the Great Outdoors

Blog post looking at going outside, Scottish bothies, and top ten tips for going in the outdoors. Walk Scotland.

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Outdoor Toilets and Children

Very thorough and useful discussion of temporary and permanent outdoor toileting solutions, offering a look at the pros and cons of various approaches, disposal of nappies & other waste, child protection and useful links. Creative Star Learning, updated Match 2024.

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Outdoor Toileting

Where to go, what to do with your waste & what to do in an emergency. Mountaineering Scotland.

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Where to Go leaflet

pdf from Mountaineering Scotland.

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An expert guide to using the bathroom outdoors

The essentials for going #1 and #2 while camping or hiking. Choosing your spot, doing your business & cleaning up where you've been. Plus tips on toiletry supplies. WikiHow (US), May 2025.

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How to Poop in the Woods

Step by step guide to pooping outdoors, including a diagram for positioning yourself, cleanliness & cleaning up, and instructions for the 'poop burrito'. A Mountain Top High (blog) (Canada), April 2009.

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How to Poop in the Woods... this time Without Toilet Paper

Guidelines, tips and benefits of choosing 'natural' toilet paper. A Mountain Top High (blog) (Canada), April 2012.

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Stramash Outdoor nursery toileting policies

Stramash Outdoor nursery generously shares its policies and procedures. Scroll down to 'Nappy & Toileting Policy' and procedures on Nappy Change, Supporting Toileting, Toileting Accidents and Toilet Cleaning.

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Tree Bog

A form of water-less toilet which can have a wide range of species - both trees and wetland marginal plants - planted around it. The Sustainability Centre.

Toileting Outdoors - Facilities

'Learn more about managing toileting outdoors when taking children into local woodland for learning and play.' Learning through Landscapes (2 mins 27).

Toileting and Nappies

'Learn how to take care of toileting and nappies when taking children into local woodland for learning and play.' Learning through Landscapes (1 min 02).

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Hand washing

Hand washing videos & blogs and other useful information about hand hygiene outdoors.

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Avoid Dehydration When Spending Time Outdoors

Tips on recognising & avoiding dehydration. AAA State of Play (US)

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Mountaineering Scotland: health & hygiene in the hills

Sections on camping hygiene, dealing with ticks, the dreaded midge. drinking the water, plant hazards & where to 'go' in the outdoors.

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Outdoor Safety Resource

Guide covering poisonous plants, animals and sun protection in north America. AAA State of Play (US).

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Hand Washing

The handwashing section of our shop includes everything to enable hygiene & clean hands whatever your setting. From our own specially-designed hand washing stations to bowls & buckets, hand sanitisers, jerry cans, portable taps, solar showers & hand washes, water dispensers and wooden signs.

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Portable Toilets & Hand Washing Stations

The perfect solution to outdoor toileting and hand washing, add to your outdoor classroom, forest school or outdoor events.

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Outdoor clothing

Appropriate, effective outdoor clothing is crucial to support rich & satisfying outdoor play and learning in Early Years, Primary & Secondary schools. The only thing as important is the attitudes of the adult supervisors and the setting.

In this section you'll find waterproof ratings explained; guides to buying, clothing care & layering; and how to get your group ready for warm, dry times outdoors.

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Risk

Recommended books on risk; risk in the news; reports & research; sample/template risk assessment forms.

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Flora & fauna risks

Outdoor sites can have natural plant and animal risks - here are a few things to look out for.

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