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?
Did you know that Britain has rainforests? Sarah Stirling delves into the wildwoods of Wales to discover an overlooked part of our natural heritage.
The 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.
When scrambling and climbing guides use risky stunts to market themselves, the results can be controversial – even dangerous. Hanna Lindon looks at a recent example.
Our guide to outdoor smart watches – how you could benefit from one, what to look for, and six recent models compared.
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Filming natural wonders for The BBC’s Blue Planet, Frozen Planet, Planet Earth and other major programmes, Doug Allan has the kind of job most of us could only dream about. After 36 years of witnessing polar bears emerge from their…
Alex Roddie tested out these ultralight waterproof trousers in the Pyrenees – and found them good for much more than impressing fellow backpackers with their low weight.
The end is in sight for Chris Townsend as he heads into the storm after a brief respite on his Colorado hike. I watched Andrew head off down into the forest. I was grateful for his company and the food…
Alex Roddie reviews a lightweight T-shirt made from bamboo fibre
Alex Roddie reviews a coffee-table photography book showcasing the complex moods and mountains of Skye
After his kids were inspired by images they saw on Instagram, Andrew Watson needed no excuse to take a family holiday to the Norwegian fjords. Was ‘that’ rock as scary as it looked? Social media has had a hard time…
Think the Faroe Islands are too wet, windy, expensive or inaccessible? Think again, says Craig Weldon – this is one of the most distinctive places in the world. Not that many UK-based walkers have been to Scandinavia, preferring the British…
Regular TGO contributor Andrew Terrill met with our gear editor Chris Townsend for a magnificent lakeside camp at 12,000 feet. He gives us an update on his progress so far. The plan was simple on paper: I’d carry in six day’s supplies…
