31st July 2023
Wild camping rights on Dartmoor restored after court judgement
The court of appeal has overturned a high court ruling and 'restored' wild camping rights on Dartmoor's common land.
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26th July 2023
It’s up to us to fund mountain path repairs – but it shouldn’t be
Mountain path repairs are needed for the environment and the safety of hillwalkers - but should we really be the ones funding them?
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26th July 2023
7 of the best walks in Cortina, the heart of the Dolomites
With awesome mountains, fantastic food and wonderful nature, the Italian Dolomites are one of best places in Europe for a summer hiking holiday. Here are 7 of the region's best walks.
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18th July 2023
Campaigners ‘optimistic’ after Dartmoor wild camping appeal
Supporters of the appeal to have wild camping rights on Dartmoor ‘restored’ have expressed cautious optimism after a hearing at the high court in London today.
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18th July 2023
Wild camping in the UK: “Is is legal?”
From toilet fears to finding the right pitch, James Forrest gives his answers to the questions beginner wild campers ask us the most.
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16th July 2023
Wild camping: changing the name won’t change the bad behaviour
Terms like “fly camping” and “dirty camping” have been used but won't change bad behaviour, says Alex Roddie.
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15th July 2023
Wild camping for beginners: essential tips
If you're new to the idea of camping in the wild and sleeping under the stars, here's what you need to know.
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13th July 2023
Defend wild camping on Dartmoor – and everywhere else
As a landowner tries to get wild camping banned on Dartmoor, Chris Townsend defends this integral part of hillwalking and mountaineering.
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4th July 2023
“You play mind games”: Jamie Aarons on her record self-propelled Munro round
As Jamie Aarons recovers from setting a new record for the fastest self-propelled Munro round, she chats with The Great Outdoors.
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28th June 2023
Opinion: ‘Dig-and-dump’ culture must be binned
Dig-and-dump or bag-and-bin? That is the question Mary-Ann Ochota emplores you to ask yourself.
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27th June 2023
Creator of the Month: Tessa Lyons maps landscape in ink
Artist and climber, Tessa Lyons expresses her experience of landscape and motherhood by putting ink and acrylic to paper.
