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15th February 2019
The UK National Parks and Campaign for National Parks have revealed the winners in their joint photography competition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of UK National Parks. Almost 1,500 pictures were submitted to the competition…
15th February 2019
Welcome to part two of our innovations round up from ISPO, one of the biggest outdoor trade shows in the world. As we mentioned in the first part, it seemed as though almost every brand were…
8th February 2019
The Great Outdoors team were extremely sad to hear of the death this week of mountaineers Andy Nisbet and Steve Perry. The two highly accomplished climbers were killed together on Ben Hope, the most northerly…
8th February 2019
We report from ISPO, one of the world’s biggest outdoor trade shows and report on the most innovative new products and developments. Here’s part 1. Was this the year when sustainability became mainstream? Let’s hope…
19th September 2018
The Great Outdoors Awards are back – giving you the chance to vote for the best of British outdoor world in 2018.
19th September 2018
Have you got your entry in yet? Entry for The Great Outdoors Challenge 2019 is now open. The 40th TGO Challenge will take place on 10-24 May, 2019, and entrants will also be celebrating the…
9th March 2018
Readers of The Great Outdoors can help choose the project that will receive funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association in 2018.
2nd March 2018
Ed joins the Cumbria Branch of the British Dry Stone Walling Association Ed Byrne is currently touring Britain with his new show, Spoiler Alert, as part of which he shares some hilarious insights into the trips he’s…
1st March 2018
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park says it is preparing to welcome campers to its lochshores as the second season of camping management bylaws come into effect on 1st March. The bylaws, initially trialled at…
1st March 2018
Gabriel Stewart decided to walk 1,000 miles around the UK on his gap year. His book I Went For A Walk describes the story of how it all went spectacularly wrong. The book is currently…
22nd February 2018
Thirlmere Activity Hub Planning Officer’s draft report released under Freedom of Information request Following a Freedom of Information request by Friends of the Lake District, the Lake District National Park has just published their Planning…
