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29th September 2025
There are some useful devices for newcomers in Nicola Hardy's guidebook to peak bagging Munros in the Southern half of Scotland.
24th September 2025
Recognise the best of British outdoor culture. Nominate your outdoor heroes for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 now!
17th September 2025
This national park comes alive in Autumn - discover its hidden gems and how to navigate them with the help of our experts.
11th September 2025
Britain's most experienced gear team share their top picks of outdoor kit and innovations. See the winners of TGO's Gear of the Year Awards 2025.
5th August 2025
Every Body Outdoors co-Founder Steph Wetherell knows what kit fits bigger bodies. Here, she rounds up her favourites.
11th September 2025
Kirsty Pallas and Chris Townsend test ‘hardshell’ jackets designed to keep you dry when the weather gets heavy.
22nd September 2025
Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane test some of the best base layers for hillwalking and hiking.
29th September 2025
Our expert gear testers put in the miles reviewing the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
13th September 2025
Insulated jackets stay warm when wet; perfect for winter use in temperate climates.
12th September 2025
From unlikely origins in toilet seats, fleece-based clothing has moved on over the decades. Our experts put the latest innovations to the test.
20th September 2025
Mountain Instructor Kirsty Pallas and Ranger Peter Macfarlane get back to baselayer basics with the best in technical hiking underwear.
30th June 2025
Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace takes the latest in single serving shelters for a spin with additional testing from Chris Townsend and David Lintern.
19th September 2025
Good sleeping bags don't have to break the bank. We've tested good value options from the likes of Mountain Equipment, Alpkit and more.
23rd September 2025
A daypack is an essential piece for any mountain day-tripper. Here, we round up the best.
22nd September 2025
A trekking pole might just be the most useful hillwalking tool at our disposal. David Lintern tests the best trekking poles on the market.
18th September 2025
We tested the best tents for two - from durable models to lightweight backpacking shelters.
17th July 2025
Your pack and its contents can make or break any backpacking trip. Our experts review the latest.
18th August 2025
Getting away from it all isn’t just for experts with expendable income. We test the best budget tents to help you achieve wanderlust liftoff.
22nd September 2025
What are the best socks for hiking? We've tested the latest options out there. Here are the results
23rd April 2025
Selecting the best power bank for you can not only minimise technological faff on the hills, but can also be the difference between safety and an escalating emergency situation.
18th September 2025
Chris Townsend tests the best head torches to light the way in the mountains.
22nd September 2025
GPS watches can aid mountain navigation and help to keep you fit. We demystify the tech.
19th June 2025
Peter Macfarlane directs us to the kit you'll want in your pack should the worst happen.
29th September 2025
Chris Townsend and Steph Wetherell have been out testing a range of sleeping mats.
29th September 2025
Salt and spice and all things nice; Chris Townsend taste-tests meals on-the-go.
28th September 2025
Food is often the number one topic on any backpacker’s mind. Alex Roddie taste tests mouth-watering backpacking meals.
23rd September 2025
Fiona Russell and Peter Macfarlane keep the cold at bay in these bags.
23rd September 2025
A daypack is an essential piece for any mountain day-tripper. Here, we round up the best.
23rd September 2025
Will Renwick rounds up the best bargains with affordable options from Merrell, Keen, Salomon and more.
6th May 2025
In their toughest assignment yet, our contributors map out some of the finest pub walks up and down our British hills.
18th September 2025
With summer holiday traffic at its peak, we round up some of the best British mountain walks you can reach by public transport.
16th September 2025
While many of the fells and mountaintops of Britain are woefully devoid of trees, there are some spots that remain classic autumn walks.
6th May 2025
Shelter, warmth and sometimes camaraderie in the most remote landscapes in the UK. Here are some of the UK's best bothy walks.
16th September 2025
Our experts round up the best walks in Dartmoor - and some perfect pitching spots.
16th September 2025
Looking for some trail magic? One of these excellent long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland will no doubt provide.
6th May 2025
Our contributors go on the hunt for spicy scrambles up and down the UK. Here are some of the best.
18th September 2025
Our contributors share their Eryri/Snowdonia hidden gems for those seeking solitude in the craggy corners of North Wales.
16th September 2025
From the Old Man of Storr to Durdle Door, we walkers can't help but marvel at our geological surroundings.
23rd September 2025
Francesca Donovan finds a rare pearl of a shelter in Oyster Clough via a two-day route in the Peak District.
19th September 2025
Ian Battersby finds a warm welcome after a nippy march in the tracks of monks and military machines.
18th September 2025
Nike Werstroh marvels at stunning views less than an hour from London by train.
18th September 2025
Ian Battersby sees what’s on offer from England’s highest mainline station.
18th September 2025
Roger Butler crosses one of Lakeland’s outlying fells and ends up with his feet in the sea.
18th September 2025
Alex Roddie jumps on the train to explore a Corbett above Blair Atholl.
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29th September 2025
Chris Townsend finds the Robens Hybrid Core 60 sleeping mat the best value of all he tested. Find out why in his review.
29th September 2025
The Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated was a winner in our Gear of the Year Awards. Find out why.
26th September 2025
The Flextail Zero Mattress R05 is good value for money - but with some cold spots!
26th September 2025
Steph Wetherell is now a CCF mat convert after testing the Nemo Switchback. Find out why.
26th September 2025
Steph Wetherell has had some of her best ever camping sleeps on this Neoair XTherm NXT mat. Find out why she rates it.
22nd September 2025
Peter Macfarlane has been testing the Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip. Read his review.
22nd September 2025
Peter Macfarlane recommends the Jack Wolfskin Seamless Wool Long Sleeve base layer after testing. Find out why.
22nd September 2025
Peter Macfarlane recommends the Fjallraven Sinji Henley base layer top after rigorous testing. Find out why.
22nd September 2025
Peter Macfarlane awards the EDZ Merino Wool 200g Base Layer Zip Neck Top base layer his Best in Test. Find out why.
22nd September 2025
Lara Dunn likes the Artilect Flatiron 185 ¼ Zip base layer after rigorous testing. Find out why in her full review.
18th September 2025
A GPS - or global positioning system - is a handy tool for hillwalkers. We examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation outdoors.
18th September 2025
Get answers to your FAQs about navigation wearables; from mapping capabilities to data usage.
15th September 2025
With the number of mountain rescue incidents caused by people relying on Google Maps rising, we explain why using it for hiking is a bad idea.
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