8th June 2023
The lost history of suffragette mountaineers is more relevant than ever
Rachel Hewitt, author of In Her Nature, says the way suffragette mountaineers were phased out of the sport is a salutary lesson for today.
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The Great Outdoors
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7th June 2023
Hike Green Crag & Harter Fell, Lake District: route guide
Vivienne Crow enjoys a day above Eskdale on Green Crag and Harter Fell taking in the views from just 653m - but befitting greater heights.
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6th June 2023
How to plan a walking route
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5th June 2023
Blencathra via Sharp Edge and Hall’s Fell ridge: route guide
Ian Battersby waits for a good weather forecast to scramble up and down Blencathra's iconic edges.
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4th June 2023
Hike the Whinlatter tops: route guide
Seek solitude on the Whinlatter tops - Graystones, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf - with Vivienne Crow.
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3rd June 2023
Hike Mynydd Troed, Brecon Beacons: route guide
Steve Eddy takes in sweeping views and mixed terrain on a walk up Mynydd Troed - or 'Foot Mountain' - in the Brecons.
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3rd June 2023
Hike Crinkle Gill: route guide
The dark gash splitting the Oxendale face of Crinkle Crags makes an excellent warm weather route to the top, says Norman Hadley.
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2nd June 2023
Hike Jack’s Rake, Pavey Ark: route guide
If you want to add a touch of adventure and adrenaline to your Langdale Pikes hike, look no further than Jack’s Rake, says James Forrest.
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2nd June 2023
Deuter Orbit -5°
The Deuter Orbit -5° is a warm, affordable three-season sleeping bag. It is not aimed at lightweight backpackers – at 1700g it’s a heavy bag. From the outset, it’s obvious that warmth and comfort have…
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2nd June 2023
Nordisk Oscar -2° Curve
The Oscar -2° Curve is a lightweight and very packable three-season sleeping bag. I was immediately impressed with its small size when packed away, and if you are carrying a lot of other gear in…
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2nd June 2023
Robens Icefall Pro 900
This is the warmest sleeping bag out of the bags tested in our guide to Best three-season sleeping bags for hiking. The 900g MicroThermo Ball synthetic insulation is highly effective, and I felt comfier in colder…
