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15th April 2020
In this series we’ll be sharing unusual, inspirational and remarkable lockdown experiences from hikers across the country. Here, wild camping nomad Stuart Shipp describes how lockdown threatened to make his lifestyle illegal – until a…
14th April 2020
What role is there for an outdoor magazine when we’re all staying indoors? Our editor Carey Davies gives some thoughts on life in lockdown – and an update on how we are responding to the…
9th April 2020
Some landowners have interpreted lockdown as a license to block public rights of way or put up signs declaring them shut. What should you do if you come across these ‘unofficial’ closures?
31st March 2020
“What is extraordinary about this book is that it is not written by a mountaineer”. Roger Smith reviews this classic story of a four-man expedition to Haramosh.
25th March 2020
Outdoors folk across the country are finding creative ways to stay semi-sane in isolation. Here’s how to keep the adventurous spirit alive while restrictions last.
19th March 2020
With great regret, this year’s The Great Outdoors (TGO) Challenge – a two week self-supported walk across Scotland, featuring 300 participants – has been cancelled.
18th March 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has already robbed outdoor professionals of incomes, left walkers stranded abroad and forced the cancellation of expeditions. We asked a few of those affected by the outbreak to share their stories.
17th March 2020
As the speed and ferocity of the coronavirus outbreak accelerates, here’s what every hillwalker and outdoor enthusiast needs to know about the pandemic. We’ll be updating this page regularly to reflect the latest advice and…
15th March 2020
The decision by a Scottish Government reporter to compel the removal of a controversial Cairngorms hillside track has been hailed as a ‘landmark result’ by campaigners. The ruling ends a long-running battle over the Glen…
11th March 2020
When you have the urge to escape city life but are pushed for time, these walks offer the perfect compromise.
5th March 2020
The TGO Challenge 2020 is sponsored by online retailers Ultralight Outdoor Gear, who specialise in finding the lightest kit in the world. We asked their team of dedicated hikers and backpackers which key items of…
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