50 things to do before you're 12

The National Trust is hoping its new campaign will encourage sofa-bound children to take up outdoor activities Credit: ITV Anglia

The National Trust has launched a new campaign to encourage sofa-bound children to take up outdoor activities.

The Trust say the campaign, 50 things to do before you're 11¾, is a response to a report a report it commissioned which revealed fewer than one in ten children regularly play in wild places.

The Trust said compared to almost half a generation ago, a third have never climbed a tree and one in ten can't ride a bike.

To help kick-start the campaign the Trust has formed a group of rangers who will share their expert tips and passion on enjoying outdoor adventures.

Here are the list of 50 things to dobefore you're 11¾: