16th March 2023
Discover Scotland’s best hiking weekends with our Spring issue
How much adventure in Scotland can you squeeze into one (long) weekend? It might be more than you think - find out why in our Spring issue.
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The Great Outdoors latest issues
The Great Outdoors is the UK’s original hiking magazine. We have been inspiring people to explore wild places for more than 40 years.
Through compelling writing, beautifully illustrated stories and eye-catching content, across a range of platforms, we seek to convey the joy of adventure, the thrill of mountainous and wild environments, and the wonder of the natural world. We’re here to help you make the most of your time in the hills and mountains.
As well as stunning photography and top class writing, we are famous for the rigour of our gear reviews. Our reviewers are the country’s most experienced team of testers – including world-renowned backpacking experts and long-distance walker, Chris Townsend – and we always ensure gear is put through its paces in challenging mountainous environments. Our essential skills advice is written by top outdoor instructors, guides and experts.
Our roster of contributors ranges from established outdoor writers and authors to younger, up and coming voices who reflect a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
We are also proud to have a long-running association with The Great Outdoors Challenge – a brilliant and unique backpacking event that takes place every year in the Scottish Highlands.
Latest issues
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17th February 2023
Discover crowd-free walks in our April issue
Let's take a walk on the quiet side to uncover the UK's most underrated hiking routes, from Eryri to Lakeland and the Highlands.
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20th January 2023
Get inspired for big walks in 2023 with our March issue
Planning a 'big trip' for the year ahead? From Britain to the Balkans, the March issue of The Great Outdoors is packed full of awesome treks and epic long-distance walks.
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22nd December 2022
Live your best outdoor life in 2023 with our February issue
Learn how to live for the mountains, according to those actually doing it, and much more in our latest issue.
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24th November 2022
Go where the wild things are with our January issue
Go where the wild things are in January's issue of The Great Outdoors, in which we explore the mountains' natural wonders, bothy hiking and discover a 7000-mile journey across Europe.
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1st November 2022
Welcome the winter adventure season with our December issue
Get all the inspiration and skills you need to have an incredible winter adventure in the mountains with the December issue of The Great Outdoors.
