20th May 2022
Radical revival: the rebirth of the access movement
Following a series of recent protests and trespasses this spring, Hanna Lindon takes a look at the grassroots revival of England's ‘right to roam’ movement.
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13th May 2022
Discover Britain’s greatest mountain walks with our June issue
Discover Britain’s greatest mountain hikes and ditch the crowds on the ‘secret' alternatives in the June issue of The Great Outdoors.
11th May 2022
Waterproofing products for outdoor clothing: 3 of the best
Waterproofing products will extend the lifespan of your kit and help you be kinder to the environment. David Lintern reviews three of the best.
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.
Gear Guides
11th May 2022
Waterproofing products for outdoor clothing: 3 of the best
Waterproofing products will extend the lifespan of your kit and help you be kinder to the environment. David Lintern reviews three of the best.
9th May 2022
The best waterproof jackets for kids
Here are three of the best waterproof jackets for kids, thoroughly tested by David Lintern with the help of Niah (aged 8) and Celyn (aged 5).
22nd March 2022
Best backpacking tents for 2022 reviewed
Leading camping and backpacking expert Chris Townsend puts the latest single-person tents to the test.
Reviews
13th May 2022
Alpkit Ranger Organic Ventile Jacket
11th May 2022
Black Diamond R-Series Headlamps: First Look
3rd May 2022
ThruDark Mantra Fleece: First Look
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19th October 2020
Waterproof jackets: 11 of the best reviewed
We all need them for British hillwalking – even if we wish we didn’t! Our expert equipment editor Chris Townsend puts a range of the latest waterproof jackets suitable for year-round use to the test.
25th October 2019
Britain’s Mountain Black Spots
Where are you statistically most likely to have an accident in the British hills and mountains? Sarah Stirling talks to Mountain Rescue teams in Scotland, Wales and the Lake District to find out which accident ‘black spots’ they repeatedly return to – and why…
17th February 2020
Move for the mountains: Britain’s 7 best outdoor towns
Sick of having a long-distance relationship with the hills? Perhaps it’s time to move your life mountain-wards. Here’s our pick of some of Britain’s best places to live for the outdoors.
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.
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.
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.
2nd December 2021
Beat bad weather with our January issue
Bad weather? Good times. The January edition of The Great Outdoors is all about embracing whatever the elements choose to throw at you.
6th July 2020
A New Perspective: An Interview with Justine Ritchie, Abstract Mountain Photographer
Justine Ritchie’s abstract photography was the ‘In the Frame’ feature in the June issue of TGO. Here’s an extended version of Justine’s interview that dives deeper into her unique style and techniques. When it comes…
25th October 2019
Britain’s Top Ten Autumnal Woodland Walks
Woodland strolls are the perfect way to unwind at the best of times, but during the vibrant autumn months the bursts of orange and red really make them something special. Chiara Bullen shares her favourite…
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Latest Walks
22nd January 2021
Mapped route: Sgor Iutharn and Geal-Charn via the Lancet Edge
Alex Roddie discovers a striking Alpine-style arête in the Ben Alder area
22nd January 2021
Latterbarrow walk, Lake District: route, length and guide
Serious weather doesn’t have to mean a day inside. Roger Butler follows plan B: a low-level walk with high-level views
20th March 2018
Mapped walk: along the Suffolk coast from Orford to Aldeburgh
In our April issue, Joly Braime takes us along a section of the England Coast Path. Here's a walk inspired by another section that's well worth doing
5th December 2017
Digital feature with mapped route: Sgor Iutharn and Geal-Charn via the Lancet Edge
Alex Roddie discovers a striking Alpine-style arête in the Ben Alder area
15th November 2017
Mapped walk: Great Whernside from Coverdale
Alex Roddie takes a fresh approach to Great Whernside
30th October 2017
Digital feature with mapped route: Footprints over Ingleborough
Even the most familiar hills always have something new to offer, as Alex Roddie discovers while walking and camping in the Dales
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Latest Reviews
15th February 2021
The North Face Summit Series L3 50/50 Hooded Down Jacket: Full Review
Chris Townsend is impressed by the innovative approach The North Face have taken to this very breathable down jacket.
9th February 2021
Land Rover Explore R Outdoor Phone: Full Review
The Land Rover Explore R is a rugged functional phone for outdoor use.
27th January 2021
Jetboil Stash Stove System: First Look Review
Chris Townsend is impressed by the new offering from Jetboil – the company’s lightest stove system so far.
18th January 2021
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 Gore-Tex Boots: Full Review
Chris Townsend tests the latest hiking boots from Inov-8 and finds them comfortable, supportive and lightweight.
11th January 2021
Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody: Full Review
Chris Townsend is impressed with Patagonia’s new twist on one of their classic fleeces – describing it as “one of the best fleeces I’ve ever worn”
24th November 2020
Salewa Raven 3 Ws GTX review
As part of of The Great Outdoors magazine’s February 2021 review of winter mountaineering boots, Lucy Wallace reviews the Salewa Raven 3 Ws GTX
Latest News
20th May 2022
Radical revival: the rebirth of the access movement
Following a series of recent protests and trespasses this spring, Hanna Lindon takes a look at the grassroots revival of England's ‘right to roam’ movement.
13th May 2022
Discover Britain’s greatest mountain walks with our June issue
Discover Britain’s greatest mountain hikes and ditch the crowds on the ‘secret' alternatives in the June issue of The Great Outdoors.
11th May 2022
Waterproofing products for outdoor clothing: 3 of the best
Waterproofing products will extend the lifespan of your kit and help you be kinder to the environment. David Lintern reviews three of the best.
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.
9th May 2022
The best waterproof jackets for kids
Here are three of the best waterproof jackets for kids, thoroughly tested by David Lintern with the help of Niah (aged 8) and Celyn (aged 5).
4th May 2022
Why expanding the right to roam could save our landscapes
More access could be seen as a threat to nature – but with the right thinking, it could actually be a great benefit, says Paul Besley.
Latest Walks
22nd January 2021
Latterbarrow walk, Lake District: route, length and guide
Serious weather doesn’t have to mean a day inside. Roger Butler follows plan B: a low-level walk with high-level views
20th March 2018
Mapped walk: along the Suffolk coast from Orford to Aldeburgh
In our April issue, Joly Braime takes us along a section of the England Coast Path. Here's a walk inspired by another section that's well worth doing
1st December 2016
Derwentwater hilltop circular walk, Lake District: route, length and guide
a high route around Derwentwater from Keswick, climbing Catbells and Walla Crag along the way and visiting Ashness Bridge
1st December 2016
Skiddaw walk, Lake District: route, length and guide
Walk from Keswick to the summit of Skiddaw via Glenderaterra Beck
1st December 2016
Route: Grwyne Fawr, The Black Mountains
In search of a curious little shelter in the depths of the Black Mountains of Wales
1st December 2016
Route: The Surrey Three Peaks
You’ve got to work a little to find green hills of any substance around London, but they are there. And less than an hour’s train ride from Waterloo station, as Will Renwick found out
