Britain’s top 10 autumn hill walks
26th October 2020
Woodland walks may reign supreme when it comes to autumn, but these autumn hill walks make for a refreshing seasonal surprise…
School’s out: The crisis facing outdoor education
Coronavirus restrictions have pushed outdoor centres across the UK to the brink of closure – and independent outdoor instructors are feeling the knock-on effects. Campaigners fear long-term implications for jobs, outdoor education and mountain safety.
Rocketing up: are jet packs the future of mountain rescue?
In a recent test flight in the Lake District, a pilot wearing an Iron Man-style jet suit reached a simulated casualty high in the hills. But will mountain rescuers really be swapping boots for rockets in the future?
Full circle: meet the man who walked Britain’s perimeter in the name of art
Photographer Quintin Lake has completed a five-year challenge to walk the full 10,000 kilometre perimeter of mainland Britain. He talked to TGO about how he fell head over heels for Scotland – and why all long-distance walkers should have a barbed wire cover in their pack.
Top 10 Walks with a Kick
Where do you go when you want a walk with a side-helping of adrenaline? The team at TGO share their favourite thrilling hills, scrambles and trails
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Latest Articles
Shortlists announced for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2020 – vote now!
22nd October 2020
This year we received more nominations than ever for our annual Reader Awards, and we’re delighted to reveal the shortlists. Time to vote! Public nominations have now closed. We’ve been sorting through your nominations and the shortlists are now ready.…
Review: Berghaus Athunder
19th October 2020
Chris Townsend awarded the Berghaus Athunder ‘Best Buy’ in his review of waterproof jackets for October 2020’s issue of The Great Outdoors. Here’s how the jacket performed on the hill.
Nominations are now open for The Great Outdoors Awards 2020
12th October 2020
It’s that time of year again! The Great Outdoors Awards 2020 launch this week. Now’s your chance to get involved.
School’s out: The crisis facing outdoor education
9th October 2020
Coronavirus restrictions have pushed outdoor centres across the UK to the brink of closure – and independent outdoor instructors are feeling the knock-on effects. Campaigners fear long-term implications for jobs, outdoor education and mountain safety.
Review: Columbia Essential Explorer 20L
6th October 2020
Chiara Bullen reviews a lightweight and surprisingly spacious pack - the Columbia Essential Explorer 20L.
Rocketing up: are jet packs the future of mountain rescue?
1st October 2020
In a recent test flight in the Lake District, a pilot wearing an Iron Man-style jet suit reached a simulated casualty high in the hills. But will mountain rescuers really be swapping boots for rockets in the future?
Full circle: meet the man who walked Britain’s perimeter in the name of art
24th September 2020
Photographer Quintin Lake has completed a five-year challenge to walk the full 10,000 kilometre perimeter of mainland Britain. He talked to TGO about how he fell head over heels for Scotland – and why all long-distance walkers should have a…