Review: KEEN Venture Mid Leather WP boot
20th September 2019
Alex Roddie reviews a flexible boot for three-season hillwalking.
Northern exposure: walking the the Cape Wrath Trail in winter
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?
NO ORDINARY WOOD: EXPLORING BRITAIN’S FORGOTTEN RAINFORESTS
Did you know that Britain has rainforests? Sarah Stirling delves into the wildwoods of Wales to discover an overlooked part of our natural heritage.
Walk the Wild with the John Muir Trust
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.
The fight for likes: The risk-taking guides stirring up a social media storm
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.
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.
Gear News
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Chris’s Column: Klättermusen Loride 2.0 EtaDry Mountain Jacket
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Chris’s Column: Lowepro Photo Sport BP 200 AW II
2nd August 2019
Live Weather and Conditions from Snowdonia Summit Now Available
1st August 2019
Nominations for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards Now Open
1st August 2019
Chris’s Column: Klättermusen Vee Tee
19th July 2019
Latest Articles
Book review: The Big Rounds by David Lintern
16th September 2019
Roger Smith reviews The Big Rounds: a new book on Britain’s ultimate mountain challenges and the people behind them by TGO contributor David Lintern
“I’ve become increasingly concerned for the planet”: Frozen Planet Cameraman Doug Allan on Climate Change and his Career
12th September 2019
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…
Review: OMM Halo Pants
12th September 2019
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.
“It could be an exciting ending”: The Latest From Chris Townsend’s 450 Mile Colorado Walk
10th September 2019
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…
Review: BAM Short Sleeve Zip neck Bamboo Sports Top
10th September 2019
Alex Roddie reviews a lightweight T-shirt made from bamboo fibre
Review: Skye, Cloud Island by Morten Hansen
9th September 2019
Alex Roddie reviews a coffee-table photography book showcasing the complex moods and mountains of Skye
Daring to stand on ‘that rock’: the Kjeragbolten
5th September 2019
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…