Review: Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Peak Texapore Mid boots
1st April 2020
Alex Roddie reviews a no-nonsense pair of boots for the winter mountains
A hiker's guide to the coronavirus outbreak
We'll be answering your questions here while the pandemic lasts
10 walks close to big cities
When you have the urge to escape city life but are pushed for time, these walks offer the perfect compromise.
The Great Outdoors Challenge cancelled for 2020
With great regret, this year’s The Great Outdoors (TGO) Challenge – a two week self-supported walk across Scotland, featuring 300 participants – has been cancelled.
"We feel like we have no control and no support"
The coronavirus pandemic has already robbed outdoor professionals of incomes, left walkers stranded abroad and forced the cancellation of expeditions. We asked a few of those affected by the outbreak to share their stories.
How to ride out the lockdown
Outdoors folk across the country are finding creative ways to stay semi-sane in isolation. Here’s how to keep the adventurous spirit alive while restrictions last.
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The Great Outdoors Challenge cancelled for 2020
19th March 2020
With great regret, this year’s The Great Outdoors (TGO) Challenge – a two week self-supported walk across Scotland, featuring 300 participants – has been cancelled.
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