30th November 2021
Outdoor centres can define people’s lives – we have to fight for them
Instructor Mike Raine bemoans the loss of dozens of outdoor centres to the pandemic - and asks what needs to happen next.
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29th November 2021
Crampons: 3 of the best reviewed
Crampons are an essential part of any hillwalker’s winter arsenal. David Lintern reviews three leading models.
25th November 2021
Walking axes: 6 of the best reviewed
Winter Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace reviews 6 of the best ice axes, an essential tool for managing risk in snowy mountains.
24th November 2021
The outdoor brands going green on Black Friday
We take a look at a few outdoor companies that are taking a more eco-friendly approach to the annual shopping frenzy this year.
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
23rd November 2021
Berghaus Carnot Hooded Fleece Jacket: Full Review
Chris Townsend likes this. stretchy, fast-wicking and warm fleece.
10th November 2021
Review: Climbing Technology Alpin Tour
Lucy Wallace hill tests the Climbing Technology Alpin Tour as part of her review of the best walking axes for 2021.
10th November 2021
Review: Black Diamond Raven with Grip
Lucy Wallace tests the Black Diamond Raven with Grip on the hill as part of her review of the best walking axes for 2021.
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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.
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…
4th October 2019
A Life in Mountain Rescue: Insights from John Allen
John Allen spent thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and shares the incredible tales and lessons learned in his book, Cairngorm John. Ahead of the book’s 10th anniversary edition (published by Sandstones Press in…
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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
On the west side of Windermere: Latterbarrow
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
30th November 2021
Outdoor centres can define people’s lives – we have to fight for them
Instructor Mike Raine bemoans the loss of dozens of outdoor centres to the pandemic - and asks what needs to happen next.
29th November 2021
Crampons: 3 of the best reviewed
Crampons are an essential part of any hillwalker’s winter arsenal. David Lintern reviews three leading models.
25th November 2021
Walking axes: 6 of the best reviewed
Winter Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace reviews 6 of the best ice axes, an essential tool for managing risk in snowy mountains.
24th November 2021
The outdoor brands going green on Black Friday
We take a look at a few outdoor companies that are taking a more eco-friendly approach to the annual shopping frenzy this year.
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.
18th November 2021
Community launches £40,000 crowdfunding campaign for Britain’s remotest pub
A community raising money to buy Britain's remotest pub, the Old Forge in Knoydart, has just launched a crowdfunding scheme allowing members of the public to donate in support.
Latest Walks
22nd January 2021
On the west side of Windermere: Latterbarrow
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
Route: Derwentwater hilltop circular, Lake District
a high route around Derwentwater from Keswick, climbing Catbells and Walla Crag along the way and visiting Ashness Bridge
1st December 2016
Route Skiddaw, Lake District
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
