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Skills

17th July 2022

How to go wild swimming safely

Lake District wild swimming guide Suzanna Cruickshank brings a no-nonsense approach to enjoying a safe dip in your favourite lake, loch, tarn or river. Main image: wild swimming in the Lake District. Photo: James Kirby…

by The Great Outdoors
28th June 2022

The best food for hiking and walking

by Sam Curtis
6th June 2022

Cost of living crisis: how it will affect your outdoor expenses

We analyse the impact of rising inflation on a walker’s biggest expenses - and give some tips to keep your costs down.

by Hanna Lindon
10th May 2022

How to pitch a tent: the top things to look out for

How you pitch a tent for camping can be more complex than you think. Alex Roddie has a few tips to help you on your way to a perfect pitch.

by The Great Outdoors
6th April 2022

Long-distance walk planning: the app that makes it easy

Nicola Hardy explains how the mapping app komoot helped her meticulously plan a 150-mile route around the Isle of Man.

by The Great Outdoors
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9th February 2022

How to be prepared for mountain emergencies

If things go wrong in the mountains, are you fully prepared? Here’s the info you hope never to use, but need to know…

by Carey Davies
22nd November 2021

Why you should go on a winter skills course this season

The best way to get the skills you need to climb snow-covered summits is to go on a winter skills course. Here's what a course at the Snowdonia-based Plas y Brenin can do for you.

by The Great Outdoors
27th September 2021

Mountain navigation basics: how to read a map

Backpacker Alex Roddie and mountaineering instructor Helen Teasdale explain how to interpret contour lines and other map features.

by Alex Roddie
20th August 2021

The gear I used for a remote two-day backpack in Snowdonia

Snowdonia’s Rhinogydd Traverse is one of the wildest and most challenging multi-day hikes in Wales. James Forrest takes us through the kit he used.

by The Great Outdoors
18th August 2021

How to keep your kids comfy in the wild

Keeping kids happy while giving them a dose of outdoor magic isn't always easy. David Lintern takes us through his top tips...

by The Great Outdoors
8th July 2021

10 tips to be a better backpacker

Expert tentmakers Hilleberg and TGO gear editor Chris Townsend share their top 10 tips for a better backpacking experience.

by The Great Outdoors
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