5th February 2025
Protected: Cwtch up this Winter in the ‘Cosy Capital of Wales’
Carmarthenshire is staking its claim as the ‘cosy capital of Wales’ this winter. Discover more.
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Latest news from The Great Outdoors
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28th January 2025
Book review – Pathfinding: On Walking, Motherhood and Freedom
If you feel like you’ve lost your way, amid the mountain narrative, Kerri Andrews' new book may help you to place yourself once again.
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28th January 2025
QUIZ: Do you know how to avoid hypothermia?
Test your hypothermia awareness with this quiz-based journey through a winter’s day on the hill, devised by the experts at Mountaineering Scotland.
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27th January 2025
Your weekend in: Ambleside
Have you got your sights set on a midsummer epic in the Lakes? But need a ‘Plan B’ just in case? Ambleside could be the answer.
Gear guides
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15th November 2024
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards
The UK's most experienced gear testing team share their top picks of outdoor kit and innovations for the year.
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3rd February 2025
The best crampons for winter hillwalking 2025
Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace gets to the point in her latest tests of the best crampons for winter hillwalking.
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12th December 2024
The best head torches for hiking 2025
Our Equipment Editor tests the best head torches for mountain use and explains what to look for when investing.
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12th December 2024
The best insulated jackets 2025
Insulated jackets stay warm when wet, making them perfect for winter use – particularly in temperate climates.
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12th December 2024
The best hiking boots 2025
Our expert gear team take a look at the best men’s and women’s three-season walking boots.
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12th December 2024
The best family tents 2025
John Manning takes a look at a mixed selection of family tents for group backpacking and holidays.
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12th December 2024
The best camping stoves 2025
David Lintern and Chris Townsend test models for backpacking, base camping plus new stove innovations.
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12th December 2024
The best waterproof jackets 2025
This season's best waterproof jackets for hiking and backpacking, as chosen by our team of outdoor experts.
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12th December 2024
The best 2 person tents for backpacking 2025
We tested the best on the markets during challenging winter summit sleeps in the full spectrum of weather, including blizzards.
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12th December 2024
The best insulated jackets 2025
Insulated jackets stay warm when wet, making them perfect for winter use – particularly in temperate climates.
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12th December 2024
The best head torches for hiking 2025
Our Equipment Editor tests the best head torches for mountain use and explains what to look for when investing.
Route guides and walks
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10th December 2023
One for the road: The best pub walks in Britain
In their toughest assignment yet, our contributors map out some of the finest pub walks up and down our British hills.
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16th February 2023
Sky Walks: 9 of the best treks in the Alps
Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best treks in the Alps, Europe’s greatest mountain chain.
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19th September 2023
Give me shelter: 8 of the best bothy walks in Britain
Shelter, warmth and sometimes camaraderie in the most remote landscapes in the UK. Here are some of the UK's best bothy walks.
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4th August 2023
Hike further: long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland
Looking for some trail magic? One of these excellent long-distance trails in the UK and Ireland will no doubt provide.
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6th July 2023
12 of the best Peak District waterfall walks
The Great Outdoors rounds up the best Peak District waterfall walks and how to go waterfall hunting to find your own secret spots.
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9th June 2023
The best scrambling routes in the UK
Our contributors go on the hunt for spicy scrambles up and down the UK. Here are some of the best.
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29th September 2023
7 quiet hikes in Snowdonia/Eryri
Our contributors share their Eryri/Snowdonia hidden gems for those seeking solitude in the craggy corners of North Wales.
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9th January 2025
Nine Standards Rigg via The Black Bull: route guide
Ian Battersby uncovers treasures hiding in the shadow of nine mysterious cairns. Explore and treat yourself to a pint afterwards.
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8th January 2025
Stob Coire Sgreamhach via Coire Gabhail (the Lost Valley) and The Clachaig Inn, Glen Coe: route guide
This Clachaig circuit in the Bidean nam Bian range gets all the best views, says Alex Roddie.
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7th January 2025
Ladhar Bheinn via The Old Forge, Knoydart: route guide
James Roddie walks a long way for a remote pint at The Old Forge, commonly credited as Britain's most hard-to-reach watering hole.
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12th March 2024
The Edale Skyline: route guide
Francesca Donovan guides you on a fine Peak District day challenge taking in the highlights above the Edale Valley.
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11th March 2024
The Vale of Ewyas: route guide
Fiona Barltrop strides out along the ridges of the The Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains.
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11th March 2024
Whinash ridge from Bretherdale: route guide
Ian Battersby abandons burdens at the doorway to a deserted dale and Winash ridge.
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Reviews from team TGO
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4th February 2025
Coros Vertix 2S review
Kirsty Pallas tests a solid option which has barely left her wrist on hikes, climbs, bikes, and swims.
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4th February 2025
Grivel G10 New-Matic Evo review
The Grivel G10 New-Matic Evo crampons offer an excellent balance of simplicity and performance.
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4th February 2025
Salewa Alpinist Walk review
The lightweight and aggressively designed Salewa Alpinist Walk crampons inspired confidence in Lucy Wallace - but there is one drawback.
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4th February 2025
Petzl Vasak Leverlock Universel review
The Petzl Vasak Leverlock Universel crampons offer a versatile system that covers all bases.
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4th February 2025
Montane Terra Pants review
Chris Townsend takes a fresh look at an updated classic, testing the new Montane Terra Pants on the Cape Wrath Trail.
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7th January 2025
Highlander Munro V2 jacket review
Editor David Lintern is impressed by the Highlander Munro, dubbing it a 4-season bagging bargain.
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10th December 2024
MSR Switch Stove System review
The MSR Switch Stove System has a unique design unlike anything Chris Townsend has seen before. Here's his verdict.
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9th December 2024
Maier Sports Lulaka trousers review
Steph Wetherell tries a pair of trousers that’s perfect for plus size bodies.
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24th November 2024
Nitecore HC65 UHE review
With a bright light and long beam, our Equipment Editor delivers his verdict on the Nitecore.
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12th November 2024
Biolite Head Torch 425 review
Our Equipment Editor recommends the Biolite on walks when you know you won't be out for long.
Outdoor skills
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28th January 2025
QUIZ: Do you know how to avoid hypothermia?
Test your hypothermia awareness with this quiz-based journey through a winter’s day on the hill, devised by the experts at Mountaineering Scotland.
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24th January 2025
Don’t sweat it: How to layer for winter hills
Getting your layering system right is the best way to keep warm on the hill. Helen Gestwicki and Ross Cadie from Mountaineering Scotland explain.
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9th January 2025
Beat the blues: 5 winter motivation tips for hikers
Time in the mountains won’t cure any ailment, but it can do a lot. Here's how to make time when motivation is low.
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