
1st September 2023
Walk from sea to summit with our October issue
Explore the best water features in the UK - and discover the routes that get your there - in our latest issue.
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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.
1st September 2023
Explore the best water features in the UK - and discover the routes that get your there - in our latest issue.
1st August 2023
Risk and reward play together on the mountainside. In the latest issue of The Great Outdoors, we examine how to hike smarter.
4th July 2023
Explore wild places and discover the best outdoor gear of the year in the latest issue of The Great Outdoors.
8th June 2023
Discover the finest routes up the Wainwrights - and the ones to avoid - in the latest issue of The Great Outdoors.
10th May 2023
Want to go on a life-changing walk? Get inspired to take on the world's biggest trails with the new issue of The Great Outdoors.
11th April 2023
Be inspired to get hands-on scramble experience in the UK with the new issue of the original mountain magazine.
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