There was plenty of controversy when the owners of this ancient and well-loved inn announced its refurbishment. Richard Baynes got a sneak peek at the new Kingshouse before it reopens on 8 February.
James Forrest in conversation with Harrison Ward on escaping from alcoholism, the solace of the Lakeland fells, and cooking good food in the great outdoors.
Our guide to the different ways in which you can use GPS and traditional navigation tools together – and some of the issues you need to bear in mind when doing so.
Our guide to ice axes: what to look for, how to pick an axe for walking, and our selection of the best models.
Do you record your walks in a notebook, a spreadsheet, or maybe an online service? We explore the different ways our readers are recording their mountain adventures.
The winner of the Campaigner of the Year category in The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 is broadcaster and naturalist Chris Packham.
Ever thought about sketching your walks? Liz Wakelin shares her tips, from getting started to drawing inspiration (pun intended) from other artists.
“With no tourist infrastructure and almost no paths or signs, Sarek is to Swedes what Alaska is to Americans – a raw, untamed land where dreams of outdoor adventures await.”
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The UK National Parks and Campaign for National Parks have revealed the winners in their joint photography competition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of UK National Parks. Almost 1,500 pictures were submitted to the competition via social media, with entrants…
Welcome to part two of our innovations round up from ISPO, one of the biggest outdoor trade shows in the world. As we mentioned in the first part, it seemed as though almost every brand were putting sustainability first. Here are…
Following the tragic death of Steve Perry and climbing partner Andy Nisbet last week on Ben Hope, we look back at one of Steve’s most incredible outdoor accomplishments. In this feature, first published in the June 2006 edition of The Great…
The Great Outdoors team were extremely sad to hear of the death this week of mountaineers Andy Nisbet and Steve Perry. The two highly accomplished climbers were killed together on Ben Hope, the most northerly of the Munros. As long-term…
Roger Smith pays tribute to one of the greatest authorities on the Cairngorms to have ever lived.
This week, the Snowdonia National Park Authority called for mountaineers to ‘stay away’ from Snowdonia due to winter conditions. That isn't the message we should be promoting, say the BMC.
The March issue of The Great Outdoors has landed, and it's packed with top winter mountain stories and photography.
Snowdonia National Park Authority Wardens have warned mountaineers to exercise caution while the snowy conditions continue.
