13th November 2024
Make the most of winter nights with our January issue
As the days gets shorter, our latest issue is designed to help you discover the beauty and peace of the mountains under starlight.
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Latest news from The Great Outdoors
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12th November 2024
OPINION: This Everest season shows we must learn to meet mountains without ego
Mary-Ann Ochota recalls wise words once shared by a Tibetan translator as she considers fatalities, abandoned tents, tonnes of litter, and allegations of misogyny and assault in mountaineering.
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10th November 2024
Your weekend in: Horton in Ribblesdale
Vivienne Crow guides you to an area dotted with national trails and recreational paths above ground - and riddled with subterranean treasures if you know where to look.
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9th November 2024
OPINION: Improving accessibility does not mean sterilising the landscape with tarmac paths
We don’t need to compromise the rugged beauty of our high places to allow the11 million people in England who face mobility challenges to enjoy the outdoors, argues Debbie North
Gear guides
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20th November 2024
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards 2024
The UK's most experienced gear testing team share their top picks of outdoor kit and innovations for the year.
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15th September 2024
Best backpacking tents for 2024
Leading camping and backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts single-person tents to the test, featuring the latest from MSR, Hilleberg, Vaude, Robens and more.
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15th September 2024
The best hiking boots for 2024
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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11th November 2024
The best insulated jackets 2024
Insulated jackets stay warm when wet, making them perfect for winter use – particularly in temperate climates.
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13th November 2024
The best head torches for hiking 2024
Our Equipment Editor tests the best head torches for mountain use and explains what to look for when investing.
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11th November 2024
The best insulated jackets 2024
Insulated jackets stay warm when wet, making them perfect for winter use – particularly in temperate climates.
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11th November 2024
The best cold weather sleeping bags 2024
Mountain Instructor Kirsty Pallas and wildlife photographer James Roddie keep the cold at bay with the best bags made for winter.
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11th November 2024
The best hiking backpacks 2024
A daypack is an essential piece for any day-tripper into the mountains. Here, we round up the best.
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11th November 2024
Best ultralight backpacks for 2024
Will Renwick rounds up the best lightweight backpacks for thru-hiking, long distance trips and fastpacking.
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11th November 2024
The best fleece jackets 2024
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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11th November 2024
The best rain jackets 2024
The best lightweight waterproof jackets can be stuffed easily into a daypack and provide good protection. Meet your new best friend.
Route guides and walks
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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 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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9th June 2023
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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19th September 2023
Give me shelter: 8 of 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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31st October 2023
13 of Britain’s most spooky walks for Halloween season
History buffs and storytellers know our sometimes horrifying human history can haunt our hills. Our experts visit these spiritual and sometimes profoundly moving places.
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4th August 2023
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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10th December 2023
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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12th March 2024
The Edale Skyline: route guide
Francesca Donovan guides you on a fine Peak District day challenge taking in the highlights above the Edale Valley.
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11th March 2024
The Vale of Ewyas: route guide
Fiona Barltrop strides out along the ridges of the The Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains.
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11th March 2024
Whinash ridge from Bretherdale: route guide
Ian Battersby abandons burdens at the doorway to a deserted dale and Winash ridge.
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11th March 2024
The Dodds Round: route guide
Often dismissed as boring and grassy, this secret route up the little-known Fisher’s Wife’s Rake path brings out the best of eastern Dodds, says James Forrest.
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28th February 2024
The Gatesgarth Round: route guide
Vivienne Crow joins the tops together for a western round which won't appear on the usual lists: The Gatesgarth Round.
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28th February 2024
The Fusedale Round: route guide
The best ridge walk in Ullswater? It doesn’t have iconic status, but the Fusedale Round is a brilliant high-level loop, says James Forrest.
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Reviews from team TGO
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12th November 2024
Lifesystems Intensity 300 review
This is great value for money - but it's not a head torch for use in harsh conditions.
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12th November 2024
Ledlenser HF8R Core review
Chris Townsend judges some features excellent but would like to them in a smaller, lighter headlamp.
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12th November 2024
Ledlenser HF6R Core review
This lamp boasts an excellent control wheel but, overall, is let down by a charging feature.
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12th November 2024
Nitecore HC65 UHE review
With a bright light and long beam, our Equipment Editor delivers his verdict on the Nitecore.
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12th November 2024
Princeton Tec Remix review
Our Equipment Editor gives his verdict on the most budget-friendly option in tests.
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12th November 2024
Petzl Swift RL review
Find out the verdict on this world-first head torch with updated 'reactive lighting'.
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12th November 2024
Black Diamond Storm 500-R review
This torch comes highly recommended by our Equipment Editor. Find out why.
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12th November 2024
Petzl Iko Core review
Find out why our Equipment Editor gave this lamp his highest praise after testing.
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12th November 2024
Silva Free 1200XS review
These innovative lamps deserve praise - but there are a few downsides to the Free 1200XS.
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29th October 2024
Red Equipment Pursuit Changing Robe review
Francesca Donovan tests a lightweight alternative to the Changing Robe Which Must Not Be Named.
Outdoor skills
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5th November 2024
Learn from my multi-day hiking mistakes to perfect your first big trek
Ingrina Shieh, London National Park City Ranger and Slow Ways Wayfarer shows you how to prepare for a long walk.
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3rd November 2024
Backcountry skiing in Scotland: a beginner’s guide
Emma Holgate introduces you to the underrated yet thrilling efficiency of backcountry skiing in Scotland.
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2nd November 2024
How to take your first steps into winter mountaineering
Stuart McAleese shares the essential advice you’ll need to get into winter mountaineering territory.
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