18th December 2023
Book review: Extreme Horizons by David Pickford
Ronald Turnbull reviews the vivid and beautiful accounts of climbs and deep-sea adventures held within the pages of this book.
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13th December 2023
Don’t let rain stop play with Nikwax Hydrophobic Down
With Storm Babet wreaking havoc across the UK, James Forrest headed to Buttermere to spend a night in the Lake District’s best bothy.
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10th December 2023
OPINION: The search for a new national park is a diversionary waste of time
As the government admits there's been no progress on the promise of green or blue space 15 minutes from all homes, Jon Moses paints the bigger picture.
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10th December 2023
Arkengarthdale via Tan Hill Inn: route guide
Ian Battersby becomes 'the guy who came in from the cold' at Britain’s highest pub.
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10th December 2023
The Calf via The Cross Keys Inn: route guide
Roger Butler treads tussocky tops to The Calf by way of a 17th century temperance inn.
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10th December 2023
Mellbreak via the Kirkstile Inn: route guide
Low in mileage but high in drama, James Forrest enjoys a quick jaunt up Mellbreak – followed by a pint in one of Lakeland’s best pubs.
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10th December 2023
Barton Fell & Loadpot Hill via The Sun Inn: route guide
Vivienne Crow enjoys contrasting sides of the far eastern fells with a route over Barton Fell from The Sun Inn at Pooley Bridge.
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10th December 2023
Christmas gifts for hikers: TGO’s top picks
From the thoughtful to the practical, these gifts won't go to waste in the hills or be left on the unused kit pile.
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8th December 2023
Keen NXIS EVO Waterproof review
Keen NXIS EVO Waterproof has a very distinctive look, and the chances are you’ll like or dislike it at first sight. I like the use of bright colours although I am less taken by the…
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5th December 2023
Kit that won’t quit: Bach Daydream 65L Backpack Video Review
In this video review Chris Townsend gives his verdict on the Bach Daydream 65L Backpack - a good all-round pack for everyday adventures.
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5th December 2023
Discover Carmarthenshire: gastro-adventures in South West Wales
From Carmarthen Bay to the western Brecon Beacons, Carmarthenshire in South West Wales is full of epic mountains, breath-taking vistas and a crystalline coastline that peeks across to Pembrokeshire and the Gower.