2nd August 2018
800% parking increase in Arrochar shocks hillwalkers
Hillwalkers have been outraged by a proposed 800% increase in parking charges at one of Scotland’s most popular mountains
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Alex Roddie
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31st July 2018
First Look: Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket
The Interstellar Jacket by Outdoor Research claims to be the ultimate jack of all trades: an all-season jacket for any activity at a very light weight. We’re putting those claims to the test
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30th July 2018
Events news: workshops around Scotland to discuss unauthorised mountain bike trails
As mountain biking grows in popularity, a new forum has been established to look at conflicts between trail-builders and landowners
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30th July 2018
’World’s greatest war memorial’ sings to the nation from the Lake District fells
Singing tributes to Britain’s war dead across nine of England’s highest peaks concluded last week as a pop-up choir climbed Lake District mountains to honour a unique memorial
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30th July 2018
Conservation body say government’s Planning Charter fails to protect open spaces
The Open Spaces Society is dismayed that the revised Natural Planning Policy Framework gives no additional protection to open spaces – beyond a tiny improvement in wording
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27th July 2018
Featured video: TGO Challenge 2018 – my favourite gear by Backpacklightse
This week's featured video takes a look at gear that worked – and gear that didn't – on this year's TGO Challenge. Enjoy!
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26th July 2018
Photo diary: mountaineering in Kazakhstan with Gavin Macfie
In the August 2018 issue of The Great Outdoors, Gavin Macfie crams an expedition to Kazakhstan into a week's annual leave. This photo diary tells the story of his adventure
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26th July 2018
Celebrating moorland that inspired Wuthering Heights on bicentenary of Emily Brontë’s birth
In the August 2018 issue of The Great Outdoors, available now, Andrew Galloway explores the moors above Haworth that inspired Brontë masterpiece Wuthering Heights
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26th July 2018
Long read: Going Lighter – clothing for lightweight backpacking
How can you reduce pack weight while also ensuring you have the right clothing for your objective? We take a look at clothing systems for lightweight backpacking
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25th July 2018
7 hikes along the Wales Coast Path that lead to secret beaches
Despite being home to some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches, many of Wales’ sandy stretches remain secret. From rambles around remote coves to hikes towards expansive bays, here’s a selection of hikes along the…
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25th July 2018
The inside story on the future of Social Hiking
Social Hiking – a unique service for sharing walks in real time on a live OS map – was due to close, but may just have been given a stay of execution. We spoke to…
