23rd January 2023
Can I use Google Maps for hiking?
With the number of mountain rescue incidents caused by people relying on Google Maps rising, we explain why using it for hiking is a bad idea.
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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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19th January 2023
Agreement on Dartmoor wild camping criticised by campaigners
An agreement has been reached allowing wild camping in parts of Dartmoor following talks between the National Park Authority and landowners.
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13th January 2023
“Fighting is our only option”: outdoor enthusiasts react to Dartmoor ruling
Devastation, anger - and a determination to resist. Six outdoor enthusiasts reflect on their connections to Dartmoor and react to today's high court decision overturning the right to wild camp there.
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13th January 2023
Campaigners plan to fight back against loss of England’s last wild camping rights
Access and environmental organisations have announced their intentions to fight back after the high court ruled in favour of a wealthy landowner and revoked wild camping rights on Dartmoor.
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10th January 2023
Concerns raised over crowdsourced maps used by popular hiking apps
'Dangerous' routes which led to two rescues in the Lake District are visible on many popular navigation apps, leading outdoor experts to call for apps to make more careful use of digital mapping data.
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9th January 2023
Creator of the Month: Trig bagging with Emily Taylor
Hill and Moorland Leader Emily Taylor is inspiring others to walk the UK one trig at a time with her Peak District trig bagging exploits.
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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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16th December 2022
Winners of The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2022 announced!
The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2022 are the UK’s democratic celebration of the best of outdoor culture. Here we announce the winners.
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7th December 2022
The 12 best Christmas walks in the UK
'Tis the season to go on a ramble. Here, The Great Outdoors share our top picks for the best Christmas-themed walks happening near you this yule.
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5th December 2022
How to clean a tent
Tent Care 101: The Great Outdoors explains the important process of how to clean a tent to ensure its longevity.
