14th January 2022
Europe’s best bases for hiking holidays
Looking for a hiking-packed holiday? We round up a selection of Europe’s top villages, towns and resorts for mountain explorations.
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11th January 2022
Discover the world’s top treks in our February issue
From Iceland to Nepal via the Scottish Highlands and more, let the February issue of The Great Outdoors inspire your hiking adventures for 2022.
10th January 2022
Haroon Mota interview: “Saying we’re not ‘proper walkers’ – that’s awful”
Muslim Hikers founder Haroon Mota talks to us about why racist and ignorant comments "won't stop us from getting outdoors".
6th January 2022
7 tips to make your outdoor gear go further
Outdoor gear can last a lot longer than you think – as long as you take care of it. Here are our top tips to make your kit go further.
Gear Guides
27th October 2021
Gas stoves: 5 of the best reviewed
Lightweight gas stoves are the backpacker’s best friend. Judy Armstrong puts five of the best to the test.
26th January 2021
Winter mountaineering boots: 9 of the best reviewed
Outdoor journalist David Lintern and Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace compare nine winter mountaineering boots suitable for steeper, more technical ground in the snowy season.
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.
Reviews
20th January 2022
Tilley Quilted Bucket Hat and Tilley Trail Toque: Full Review
7th January 2022
Arc’Teryx Beta LT Waterproof Jacket: Full Review
Made with good attention to detail, Chris Townsend finds this waterproof jacket works well for year-round use.
28th December 2021
Atom Packs The Mo EP50: First Look
Chris Townsend is impressed by this ultralight pack made in the Lake District, awarding it our coveted Best Buy endorsement.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
14th January 2022
Europe’s best bases for hiking holidays
Looking for a hiking-packed holiday? We round up a selection of Europe’s top villages, towns and resorts for mountain explorations.
11th January 2022
Discover the world’s top treks in our February issue
From Iceland to Nepal via the Scottish Highlands and more, let the February issue of The Great Outdoors inspire your hiking adventures for 2022.
10th January 2022
Haroon Mota interview: “Saying we’re not ‘proper walkers’ – that’s awful”
Muslim Hikers founder Haroon Mota talks to us about why racist and ignorant comments "won't stop us from getting outdoors".
6th January 2022
7 tips to make your outdoor gear go further
Outdoor gear can last a lot longer than you think – as long as you take care of it. Here are our top tips to make your kit go further.
5th January 2022
Lost your outdoor mojo? You’re not alone…
The pandemic has changed how we relate to the outdoors – but not always in a good way. We spoke to hikers about their struggles to reconnect with adventure.
5th January 2022
Fantastic Fukushima: 6 of the best walks in Japan’s hidden hiking paradise
With its mix of volcanos, fantastically-coloured lakes, wildlife-rich wetlands and sprawling forests, the region of Fukushima is a hiker's dream. We round up some of its best walks.
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
