Featured video: The Fisherfield Six by Martin Rye
19th October 2018
This week's featured video is a simple but rather lovely video of a classic hillwalking round: the Fisherfield Six. Enjoy.
The Great Outdoors guide to Scrambling Gear
Judy Armstrong recommends the best equipment for adding safe scrambling to your days on the hill.
Opinion: Hill Tracks on Scotland's hills – stopping the bulldozers
A path is a conversation between walker and landscape, says outdoor writer John Burns, but bulldozed hill tracks disrupt that unique relationship.
10 top tips for designing a long-distance walk
Every year, 350 keen backpackers plot and walk their own routes across Scotland as part of The Great Outdoors Challenge. We invited the Challenge coordinators, Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden, to share their advice for anyone looking to create their own long-distance walk.
Trail Guide: Karwendel Höhenweg, Austria
Looking for an exhilarating multi-day trail in a rugged mountain range you might never have heard of? The Karwendel Höhenweg, Austria, could be just what you’re looking for…
Switch to rechargeable technology to save the planet – and money!
GP Batteries presents three reasons why switching to rechargeable tech is a smart move for the outdoor enthusiast.
7 top tips for taking a newbie hillwalking
Keen to get your friend up a mountain? Here are some strategies to make the experience as painless as possible…
Gear News
Gear news: ViewRanger launches ViewRanger Premium
16th October 2018
Chris’s Column: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Pack
1st September 2018
Chris’s Column: GP Xplor Headlamp
23rd August 2018
Gear News: New Osprey Rolling Transporter duffel
16th August 2018
Chris’s Column: Tilley Hiker’s Hat
13th August 2018
Chris’s Column: Merrell Sandspur Rift Strap Sandals
2nd August 2018
Latest Articles
Blogger Network: Arran Adventures – the Three Beinns Walk
19th October 2018
This week on the Blogger Network, Hannah Outside heads to Arran.
Photo gallery: Trekking Beyond – Walk the World’s Epic Trails
18th October 2018
A new book celebrating the world's greatest trails – Trekking Beyond by Damian Hall, Dave Costello and Billi Bierling – is out today. Here are some of the finest images in the book by photographer Alex Treadway.
The Great Outdoors Guide to Mountain Navigation Fundamentals
18th October 2018
Bill Turnbull from Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge, is our expert for our guide to mountain navigation, whether you’re a hillwalking newbie or looking to refresh your knowledge of the basics.
Review: Altra Lone Peak 4.0 Low Mesh trail shoes
18th October 2018
Chris Townsend reviews the best version of Altra's Lone Peak shoes – and the best trail shoes he's ever used.
Interview: James Forrest on climbing all of Ireland’s mountains
17th October 2018
James Forrest on climbing all of Ireland’s mountains, coping with relentless bad weather, and stinking out an Airbnb with his smelly socks…
Obituary: Rennie McOwan
17th October 2018
Roger Smith pays tribute to pioneering writer and outdoor campaigner Rennie McOwan.