11th January 2024
Haglofs Roc Flash GTX Women Review
The Roc Flash GTX was one of the best waterproof jackets I tested in our 2024 guide, thanks to some really nice practical features. The external hand pockets are roomy enough for an OS map,…
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11th January 2024
Fjallraven, Bergtagen Eco-Shell W Review
The Bergtagen Eco-Shell W is the only jacket I tested for our best waterproof jackets for 2024 guide that isn’t Gore-Tex, using instead Fjallraven’s Eco-Shell with proprietary membrane. I committed fully, and wore it on…
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11th January 2024
Montane, Women’s Phase XT review
There’s nothing controversial with the Montane Women’s Phase XT waterproof jacket no fancy features, just lots of solid reliability, which was confirmed on some very wet and windy days in the hills. Price: $520 /…
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20th December 2023
Book Review: Walking the Bones of Britain by Christopher Somerville
Walking the Bones of Britain demystifies our daunting geology on a nine-month journey laced with humour and history, says reviewer Roger Butler.
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18th December 2023
The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2024
Recognise the people, businesses and organisations you value by nominating them in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2024!
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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.
