29th June 2018
Digital feature: what makes the TGO Challenge special?
Every May, hundreds of backpackers participate in the TGO Challenge. But what is it, and why is it special? We spoke to six of this year’s Challengers to find out
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25th June 2018
Photo essay: Snowdonia's forgotten mountains
The quiet hills south of Cadair Idris are little visited, but for writer James Urquhart they have special significance…
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19th June 2018
Down to the River: mucking about in boats in the Borders
"When your idea of yourself is bound to misshapen adventures and the movement of water, the only way to satisfy that need is to go down to the river"
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18th June 2018
*Sponsored* Top 6 smart ways to save money on outdoor clothing
Are you paying too much for your outdoor clothing?
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14th June 2018
5 reasons why you should go backpacking on the Isle of Mull
"Backpacking on Mull is all about creating a route that looks good on the map and goes where your heart takes you”
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14th June 2018
INTERVIEW: Colin Ibbotson and his monster 330-fell Lake District hike
“The Wainwrights are extremely popular and have been hiked, or run, a number of times – but, surprisingly, the Wainwrights and Outlying Fells hadn’t. To me it made perfect sense to combine the two into…
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11th June 2018
Britain's 40 Finest Mountains: the list
Our list of the UK's very best hills, from the obscure to the well-known and dramatic: here is our list of Britain's 40 Finest Mountains
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7th June 2018
Hiking the West Highland Way: 8 hints and tips by Zoe Homes
Planning a West Highland Way backpacking adventure this summer? Zoe Homes shares eight lessons she learned on this classic long-distance trail
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6th June 2018
Interview: Dermot Cosgrove is hiking to raise money for Irish Dogs for the Disabled
This summer, Dermot Cosgrove is hiking a section of the GR10 – and hopes to raise €15,000 for Irish Dogs for the Disabled. In this interview, Dermot talks long-distance walking, bird watching, and why a…
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4th June 2018
The creation of a long-distance trail: the story of the modern 'A Pennine Journey'
In the 80th anniversary year of Wainwright's 'A Pennine Journey', David Pitt explains how the trail came to be – a long walk in the spirit of Wainwright himself
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29th May 2018
Five treks and climbs to take you to a challenging altitude, by Mark Horrell
Keen to branch out and develop the skills to climb higher peaks? Mountain writer Mark Horrell has five objectives that should be on your to-do list…
