7th May 2025
Kinder Mass Trespass: Paternalistic blanket bans on public access to water aren’t there to look after us
On the 93rd anniversary of the Kinder Mass Trespass, hundreds of protestors dipped in defiance of access law and landowner policy.
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Latest news from The Great Outdoors
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1st May 2025
Get ready to walk the Inghams way
Boots on or off, this is your holiday. Walk it your way with Inghams.
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30th April 2025
A century at Helyg: the hut that helped build British climbing
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22nd April 2025
Creator of the Month: Hunt trail magic with Elli and Otto
Go on the hunt for trail magic on the world’s best long-distance hikes with YouTuber Elli Schneider and her beloved dog, Otto.
Gear guides
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15th November 2024
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards
The UK's most experienced gear testing team share their top picks of outdoor kit and innovations for the year.
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5th May 2025
We pitted the best waterproof jackets for 2025 against the weather
Kirsty Pallas and Chris Townsend test ‘hardshell’ jackets when the weather gets heavy.
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23rd April 2025
We run down the best power banks 2025
Selecting the best power bank for you can not only minimise technological faff on the hills, but can also be the difference between safety and an escalating emergency situation.
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5th May 2025
Our Equipment Editor spotlights the best head torches for hiking 2025
Chris Townsend tests the best head torches for mountain use.
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5th May 2025
We took the best GPS watches hiking – here’s the verdict
GPS watches can aid mountain navigation and help to keep you fit. We test eight of them and demystify the tech.
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5th May 2025
Our testers stay out in the best cold weather sleeping bags 2025
Fiona Russell and Peter Macfarlane keep the cold at bay in these bags.
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11th March 2025
We get to the point testing the best crampons for winter hillwalking 2025
Four experts put the latest crampons through their paces and guide you to your perfect fit.
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16th March 2025
We get to grips with the best ice axes 2025
Our expert gear testing team gets to the point reviewing the best ice axes, an essential tool for managing risk in snowy mountains.
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5th May 2025
We asked a Highlands Ranger to test the best emergency kit for hiking 2025
Peter Macfarlane directs us to the kit you'll want in your pack should the worst happen.
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5th May 2025
We tested the best winter gloves 2025
Kirsty Pallas and James Roddie keep the worst of the weather at bay with a selection of warm and waterproof winter gloves.
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3rd March 2025
We put the best winter mountaineering boots through their paces
Our expert gear testers compare winter boots suitable for steeper, more technical ground.
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6th May 2025
We call in the best smartphones for the outdoors for testing 2025
Need more than selfies and SMS signal? Alex Roddie and Chris Townsend take a look at smartphones fit for the outdoors.
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6th May 2025
The best trail running shoes 2025 put through their paces
Trail shoes aren't just for runners - many hikers and hillwalkers favour them too. David Lintern and Fiona Russell put the best to the test.
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6th May 2025
We walked miles to test the best hiking shoes 2025
Gear testers Alex Roddie and Lara Dunn put some of the best hiking shoes through their paces in the hills.
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6th May 2025
Made for walking: the best hiking boots 2025
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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6th May 2025
We test the best fleece jackets to keep you toasty in 2025
From unlikely origins in toilet seats, fleece-based clothing has moved on over the decades. Our experts put the latest innovations to the test.
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6th May 2025
We brave the cold to test the best insulated jackets 2025
Insulated jackets stay warm when wet, making them perfect for winter use – particularly in temperate climates.
Route guides and walks
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6th May 2025
One for the road: The best pub walks in Britain
In their toughest assignment yet, our contributors map out some of the finest pub walks up and down our British hills.
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16th February 2023
Sky Walks: 9 of the best treks in the Alps
Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best treks in the Alps, Europe’s greatest mountain chain.
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6th May 2025
Give me shelter: the best bothy walks in Britain
Shelter, warmth and sometimes camaraderie in the most remote landscapes in the UK. Here are some of the UK's best bothy walks.
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6th May 2025
Hike further: long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland
Looking for some trail magic? One of these excellent long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland will no doubt provide.
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6th July 2023
12 of the best Peak District waterfall walks
The Great Outdoors rounds up the best Peak District waterfall walks and how to go waterfall hunting to find your own secret spots.
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6th May 2025
Time on rock: the best scrambling routes in the UK
Our contributors go on the hunt for spicy scrambles up and down the UK. Here are some of the best.
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29th September 2023
7 quiet hikes in Snowdonia/Eryri
Our contributors share their Eryri/Snowdonia hidden gems for those seeking solitude in the craggy corners of North Wales.
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6th May 2025
The Pennine Way: trail guide
Marching for nearly 270 miles, the Pennine Way is the first of England’s long-distance paths. Becky Angell takes a detailed look at the route.
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6th May 2025
Clennoch Bothy and Moorbrock Hill: route guide
Ian Battersby finds that a relaxed approach to Clennoch Bothy wins the day.
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6th May 2025
Hike An Groban: route guide
Alex Roddie goes for a short scrambling day on the delightful An Groban near Gairloch, Northwest Highlands.
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9th January 2025
Nine Standards Rigg via The Black Bull: route guide
Ian Battersby uncovers treasures hiding in the shadow of nine mysterious cairns. Explore and treat yourself to a pint afterwards.
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8th January 2025
Stob Coire Sgreamhach via Coire Gabhail (the Lost Valley) and The Clachaig Inn, Glen Coe: route guide
This Clachaig circuit in the Bidean nam Bian range gets all the best views, says Alex Roddie.
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7th January 2025
Ladhar Bheinn via The Old Forge, Knoydart: route guide
James Roddie walks a long way for a remote pint at The Old Forge, commonly credited as Britain's most hard-to-reach watering hole.
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Reviews from team TGO
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24th March 2025
Outdoor Research Vigour Half-zip review
It isn’t the most lightweight offering on the market, but our reviewer still recommends this fleece. Find out why.
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18th March 2025
Paramo Alta III jacket review
The Paramo Alta III Jacket isn’t a cheap jacket, but it’s one that will last for years without compromising on performance.
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17th March 2025
Rab Vapour-Rise Glove review
The Rab Vapour-Rise gloves have one big plus for long-distance hikers regularly using trekking poles.
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17th March 2025
Sea to Summit Ultralight review
This is a summer rated air mat that dispenses with the baffles found in many competitors. Find out more.
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17th March 2025
Exped R1 review
The Exped R1 may not hold up on high winter camps but there are plenty of pros to this comfy mat.
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14th March 2025
Exped Dura 5R review
The Dura 5R has quickly become a favourite for group camping trips, says David Lintern.
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7th March 2025
Tierra Vastra review
Chris Townsend highly recommends the Tierra Vastra waterproof jacket after rigorous testing in the Highlands. Find out why.
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7th March 2025
Salewa Ortles 3L GTX review
Chris Townsend recommends this waterproof unusually made from two different Gore-Text fabrics. Find out why.
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7th March 2025
Highlander Munro V2 Mountain review
Our Equipment Editor dubs this waterproof hardshell brilliant value for a quality garment.
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7th March 2025
Outdoor Research Foray 3L review
This jacket comes highly recommended by our Equipment Editor. Find out why.
Outdoor skills
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6th May 2025
How to look after your waterproof jacket
Outdoor gear expert Chris Townsend gives a few pointers on how to look after your waterproof jacket and make it last longer.
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6th May 2025
How to fit and choose a backpack for hiking
Backpacking expert Chris Townsend explains how to find your perfect fit in the backpack department.
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5th May 2025
What are the different types of hiking backpack?
Do you know your daypacks from your 55l? How big is a good hydration pack? How lightweight is lightweight enough? We answer your burning pack questions.
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