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10th December 2019
Roger Butler reviews Diagonal Walking by Nick Corble (Matador, £12.99) Twenty years ago, with a trademark umbrella sticking out of the back of his pack, Nick Crane walked from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Dorset coast as he closely followed the line of longitude known as…
10th December 2019
Alex Roddie reviews Another Peak by Alex Staniforth (Trigger Publishing, £9.99) Everest was Alex Staniforth’s dream, but that dream died when the earthquake struck Nepal in 2015, ending his summit attempt. Another Peak picks up events after Everest, and is all about “how…
10th December 2019
Snowdonia plays host to dozens of organised mountain events every year; but not all of them seem to be cleaning up after themselves, leaving signs and debris in the landscape. Hanna Lindon looks into the…
25th November 2019
Let’s be honest, hiking in Britain inevitably involves confronting some pretty crap weather. With an unpredictable winter approaching, here are our tips for enduring – even enjoying – the ever-changing, never-boring climate of our hills and mountains. For better or worse, there’s no…
25th November 2019
We can’t promise portals to other worlds or time-traveling adventures, but these walks will make you feel like you’re on your very own fantastic journey. With over one-thousand standing stone structures across the U.K, it’s a…
25th November 2019
Climate change is already visibly changing the Alps – but what impact will it have on Britain’s hills and mountains? The Matterhorn is crumbling. That’s the assessment of scientists from ETH university in Zurich, who have installed movement sensors at…
18th November 2019
Chiara Bullen tests out Merrell’s Zion GTX hiking boots, which prove to be the perfect walking companion for autumn and winter.
12th November 2019
The Great Outdoors Gear Awards 2019 shortlist has been revealed. Are you eager to know what the top performing outdoors clothing and equipment was in 2019? Want to know the best kit to take you…
8th November 2019
Keep warm and dry this winter with Polartec. For many years, the outdoors industry has prioritised high waterproof ratings and we’ve lapped it up, thinking it’s the best way to stay dry outside during wet…
25th October 2019
Woodland strolls are the perfect way to unwind at the best of times, but during the vibrant autumn months the bursts of orange and red really make them something special. Chiara Bullen shares her favourite…
25th October 2019
Where are you statistically most likely to have an accident in the British hills and mountains? Sarah Stirling talks to Mountain Rescue teams in Scotland, Wales and the Lake District to find out which accident ‘black spots’ they repeatedly return to – and why…
