21st October 2024
The Supreme Court case to camp on Dartmoor should concern all outdoors folk – here’s why
As we await the Supreme Court ruling on whether wild camping is to remain on Dartmoor, Lewis Winks explains the value of this right.
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Latest news from The Great Outdoors
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20th October 2024
Book Review – Doubling Back: Paths Trodden in Memory
This 10th anniversary edition is a welcome ‘doubling back’ over Cracknell’s walks and words.
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19th October 2024
Hone your winter mountain skills with our December issue
As winter approaches, our latest issue is designed to help you gain the winter mountain skills to make it a safe season - as well as the inspiration to leave the cosiness of the indoors!
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18th October 2024
Cicerone presents: 5 challenge treks across the globe
Discover five of the best challenge treks worldwide - from Scotland's coast to the soaring Karakoram peaks - with Cicerone.
Gear guides
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15th September 2024
Best backpacking tents for 2024
Leading camping and backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts single-person tents to the test, featuring the latest from MSR, Hilleberg, Vaude, Robens and more.
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15th September 2024
The best hiking boots for 2024
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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17th September 2024
The best waterproof jackets for 2024
This season's best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
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17th September 2024
Best sleeping bag for hiking 2024
Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
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17th September 2024
Best hiking gloves for 2024
In ever-changeable hillwalking weather, pack a pair of hiking gloves you can count on, recommend Peter Macfarlane and Francesca Donovan.
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17th September 2024
Best budget waterproof jackets for 2024
You don't need to break the bank to get a good waterproof jacket. Outdoor gear expert Chris Townsend rounds up the best jackets under £200.
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17th September 2024
The best waterproof jackets for 2024
This season's best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
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17th September 2024
Best sleeping bag for hiking 2024
Our team of experts have put 10 of the best sleeping bags in variable conditions. Find out which bag came out on top.
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17th September 2024
The best budget backpacks for hiking
If you're just getting into hiking or are a seasoned hiker looking for the best budget backpacks, then take a look at our guide.
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17th September 2024
The best hiking backpacks 2024
A daypack is an essential piece for any day-tripper into the mountains. Here, we round up the best.
Route guides and walks
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16th February 2023
Sky Walks: 9 of the best treks in the Alps
Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best treks in the Alps, Europe’s greatest mountain chain.
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6th July 2023
12 of the best Peak District waterfall walks
The Great Outdoors rounds up the best Peak District waterfall walks and how to go waterfall hunting to find your own secret spots.
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9th June 2023
The best scrambling routes in the UK
Our contributors go on the hunt for spicy scrambles up and down the UK. Here are some of the best.
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29th September 2023
7 quiet hikes in Snowdonia/Eryri
Our contributors share their Eryri/Snowdonia hidden gems for those seeking solitude in the craggy corners of North Wales.
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19th September 2023
Give me shelter: 8 of the best bothy walks in Britain
Shelter, warmth and sometimes camaraderie in the most remote landscapes in the UK. Here are some of the UK's best bothy walks.
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31st October 2023
13 of Britain’s most spooky walks for Halloween season
History buffs and storytellers know our sometimes horrifying human history can haunt our hills. Our experts visit these spiritual and sometimes profoundly moving places.
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4th August 2023
Hike further: long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland
Looking for some trail magic? One of these excellent long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland will no doubt provide.
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10th December 2023
One for the road: The best pub walks in Britain
In their toughest assignment yet, our contributors map out some of the finest pub walks up and down our British hills.
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12th March 2024
The Edale Skyline: route guide
Francesca Donovan guides you on a fine Peak District day challenge taking in the highlights above the Edale Valley.
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11th March 2024
The Vale of Ewyas: route guide
Fiona Barltrop strides out along the ridges of the The Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains.
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11th March 2024
Whinash ridge from Bretherdale: route guide
Ian Battersby abandons burdens at the doorway to a deserted dale and Winash ridge.
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11th March 2024
The Dodds Round: route guide
Often dismissed as boring and grassy, this secret route up the little-known Fisher’s Wife’s Rake path brings out the best of eastern Dodds, says James Forrest.
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28th February 2024
The Gatesgarth Round: route guide
Vivienne Crow joins the tops together for a western round which won't appear on the usual lists: The Gatesgarth Round.
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28th February 2024
The Fusedale Round: route guide
The best ridge walk in Ullswater? It doesn’t have iconic status, but the Fusedale Round is a brilliant high-level loop, says James Forrest.
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Reviews from team TGO
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9th September 2024
Silva Free 1200XS Review
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9th September 2024
Petzl Iko Core Review
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8th August 2024
Review: Ombraz Viale Armless Sunglasses
Francesca Donovan spends summer getting her head around the Marmite of outdoor kit, armless sunglasses.
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7th August 2024
Atom Packs The Prospector EP50: First Look
Chris Townsend's impressed by the ultralight Prospector pack made in the Lake District, awarding it our coveted Best Buy endorsement back in 2021.
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31st July 2024
Mountain Equipment, Mirrostat 7.0
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31st July 2024
Big Agnes, Divide Insulated Review
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31st July 2024
Sea to Summit, Women’s Etherlight XT Insulated Review
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31st July 2024
Thermarest, Women’s ProLite Plus Review
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29th July 2024
Midge Specs Review
David Lintern enjoys the view from a midge net for the first time ever
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29th July 2024
Flextail Zero Pump Review
David Lintern is impressed by this compact and efficient camping accessory
Outdoor skills
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17th October 2024
Why I’ll practice ethical foraging this Autumn
Fungi expert Maymana Arefin guides you into the art of mushroom identification – and how to forage with ecological balance and your wellbeing in mind.
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17th September 2024
Which hiking boots are best for wide feet?
Our gear and backpacking expert Chris Townsend round up the walking and hiking boots best suited for wide feet.
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17th September 2024
How to clean your backpack
Cleaning your backpack on a regular basis is one thing you can do to help make your kit last longer.
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