Report: woman tragically killed by lightning while hillwalking in the Mamores
14th June 2019
Isobel Bytautas, 55, from Selkirk, was tragically killed by a lightning strike while hiking in the Mamores near Kinlochleven last week.
Pilot scheme to charge for wild camping prompts furious backlash
UKWildCamp, which claims to be campaigning to change the law on wild camping in England and Wales, has advertised a number of ‘wild camping’ pitches for upwards of £20 a night.
Digital content: the Cape Wrath Trail
The Cape Wrath Trail is among the UK’s toughest but also most rewarding long-distance routes – where better to find solitude and a break from the noise of switched-on modern living?
Comparative review: backpacking food
Alex Roddie tests out a range of meals and snacks created for the outdoors.
Walk the Wild with the John Muir Trust
he Great Outdoors magazine has teamed up with wild land charity the John Muir Trust to look at how the land they own, lease and manage is protected and enhanced for the benefit of people and wildlife.
Cape Wrath Trail walkers rescue injured man on remote Scottish mountain
It’s been a busy season so far on the Cape Wrath Trail, and for two walkers it ended up being a little more exciting than they had planned.
Gear guide: smart watches
Our guide to outdoor smart watches – how you could benefit from one, what to look for, and six recent models compared.
TGO visits Iceland with Hoka One One
Outdoor writer and photographer Dougie Cunningham recently attended the launch of Hoka One One's new Sky series of hiking boots and shoes. Check out his pictures from the trip and read his review of the footwear.
Gear News
Gear news: Therm-a-Rest updates lineup of lightweight sleeping bags and quilts
12th June 2019
Gear news: MSR adds Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter to water treatment and purification lineup
12th June 2019
Gear news: MSR launch new lightweight Front Range Tarp Shelter
12th June 2019
Chris’s Column: Columbia OutDry Ex Featherweight Shell
6th June 2019
Bridgedale introduce lightweight StormSocks for warmer temperatures
13th May 2019
Chris’s Column: Edelrid Cometalite Headlamp
9th May 2019
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Volunteers Complete Major Renovation of Leacraithnaich Bothy
13th June 2019
Over 50 volunteers from 8 different countries have completed a major renovation of Leacraithnaich bothy in Morvern. The work included the removal and replacement of the existing roof, renovation of the wall heads, lime pointing of both external and internal…
Skills: staying safe in thunderstorms
13th June 2019
Author and outdoor instructor Kevin Walker looks at how to stay safe in thunderstorms
Menstruation on the Mountains
13th June 2019
Chiara Bullen asks if there’s enough education on how to deal with sanitary products on the mountains, and explores what alternative options are out there. It was a grey and gritty day when my group of friends and I began…
Review: Haglöfs Grym Evo Jacket
11th June 2019
Chiara Bullen reviews the eco-friendly Grym Evo Jacket from Haglöfs — the perfect choice for those days when the weather is full of surprises. As I stepped out the car at the foot of Ben Lomond, I looked at the…
Review: Walking in Cumbria’s Eden Valley by Vivienne Crow
11th June 2019
Vivienne Crow’s field guide to walks in the Eden Valley area, first published in 2011, was recently released as a second edition.
Mountaineering Scotland launch new conservation strategy with a call to “Tak it Hame”
11th June 2019
Mountaineering Scotland has launched its own conservation strategy – and marked the occasion with a hillside litter-pick.
The End of Winter by Alex Roddie
6th June 2019
The Cape Wrath Trail is among the UK’s toughest but also most rewarding long-distance routes – where better to find solitude and a break from the noise of switched-on modern living?