1st May 2018
The Lake District launches its own currency: the Lake District Pound
The Lake District has today launched its own local currency, as part of a private initiative to drive trade to local businesses and raise money for charity
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30th April 2018
Could you hike the Wales Coast Path on £1 a day?
Zoe Penfold is walking all 870 miles of the Wales Coast Path – because she's "lost the plot". But surely there's more to it than that? We got in touch to find out more.
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30th April 2018
Behind the brands: Osprey packs, innovating since 1974
The first in a new series of deeper looks at brands that have shaped outdoor gear since The Great Outdoors began in 1978
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27th April 2018
The May 2018 issue of The Great Outdoors is here!
The May 2018 issue is in shops today. Here's what's inside
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26th April 2018
Conservationists and outdoor writers condemn plan for mass raven cull
Scottish Natural Heritage has issued a controversial licence for culling ravens in Perthshire. Leading conservation and environmental voices have condemned the plans
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23rd April 2018
John Muir Trust cements Scots-American link on John Muir’s 180th birthday
As part of its commemorations to mark the 180th anniversary of John Muir’s birth, the John Muir Trust has bestowed a rare honour on a veteran American environmental campaigner
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14th April 2018
Book review: Beyond the Secret Howff by Ashie Brebner
We were saddened to hear of the recent death of Ashie Brebner, pioneer of Scottish adventure tourism and the bothy movement, and builder of the Secret Howff. Roger Smith recently reviewed Ashie’s memoir, Beyond the…
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13th April 2018
'Recharge the Outdoors' campaign to encourage outdoor lovers to switch to eco-friendly rechargeable batteries
GP Batteries launch campaign to help outdoor enthusiasts save money and help protect the environment
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12th April 2018
SKILLS: 7 top tips for understanding winter conditions
Conditions in the UK mountains are notoriously challenging. Here are our top tips on how to predict, interpret and understand winter conditions
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12th April 2018
Should lynx be reintroduced to Scotland? Dr David Hetherington on the rewilding debate
A new book has been published looking at the pros and cons of reintroducing lynx to Scotland. We spoke to the author to find out more
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9th April 2018
Daily Scottish avalanche reports to end for this season on 15 April
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service will wind down daily reports this weekend – but avalanche conditions could persist for weeks yet
