1st July 2020
Top 10 hills for kids
Sometimes, an adventure at altitude is the only thing that’ll tire them out! Here are ten hill walks that little ones will love.
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25th June 2020
How could sweeping NTS redundancies impact Scotland’s landscapes?
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has placed 75% of its ecologists and rangers at risk of redundancy. A new petition calling on the NTS to reverse their decision is gathering steam – but the…
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17th June 2020
Top 10 film location walks
Fancy walking through a scene in your favourite movie? These stunning locations are perfect stomping ground for film buffs
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17th June 2020
How to start packrafting
Packrafting can transform the way you explore wild land. We asked adventurer and experienced packrafter Mark Waring for his tips on how to get started.
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10th June 2020
Book review: Keeping Dry and Staying Warm (Part 1) by Mike Parsons, Mary Rose, Chris Townsend, Chuck Kukla, Alan Hinkes, and Marian Parsons
It might not be holiday reading, but Alex Roddie finds that this comprehensive reference manual goes a long way towards demystifying outdoor gear technology.
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8th June 2020
“We’ve been completely overrun”: TGO talks to the RSPB about the surge in illegal bird of prey killings
Crimes against birds of prey have soared since lockdown was announced in March. We talked to Jenny Shelton, who works with the RSPB’s Investigations Unit, to find out why.
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3rd June 2020
As lockdown lifts, the littering begins
Crowds flocked back to beauty spots last weekend – but the real problem was what they left behind them.
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2nd June 2020
Stiles, gloves and slipstreams: how walkers can stay coronavirus-safe
How can you limit the spread of coronavirus in the great outdoors? We’ve scoured the latest scientific advice for answers to some common questions.
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2nd June 2020
Crowd-free hills: 11 off-the-beaten-track places to walk
There’s never been a better time to bypass England’s honeypot peaks for something a little different. Ronald Turnbull shares 11 lesser-known locations for fabulous walking without the crowds.
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28th May 2020
Lockdown measures ease in Scotland: but what does that mean for walkers?
People in Scotland are permitted to enjoy “unrestricted” outdoor exercise from tomorrow – but the message is still to stay local. Does that mean the mountains are back on the menu for some? Here’s the…
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22nd May 2020
Vote in the Virtual TGO Challenge Photo Competition
The TGO Challenge Photo Competition judges have selected a shortlist – now it’s time for you to pick the winners.