14th November 2024
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As the days gets shorter, our latest issue is designed to help you discover the beauty and peace of the mountains under starlight.
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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.
14th November 2024
As the days gets shorter, our latest issue is designed to help you discover the beauty and peace of the mountains under starlight.
19th October 2024
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!
19th September 2024
For those familiar, the North-West Highlands offers the finest topography in Britain. Set your sights on its mountains and discover its peaks and depths in our latest issue. For some, the mountain appeal of Scotland…
16th August 2024
In this bumper issue we reveal the Gear of the Year that will elevate the adventure on some of the world's most epic long-distance treks.
25th July 2024
From its history in radical protest into the modernity of social media communities, group adventure is having a renaissance.
27th June 2024
We may be a small island but Britain's mountains offer space for adventure. Accept adrenaline and all-time highs will abound.