From dramatic peaks like Blencathra and Cat Bells to the quiet solitude of Back O’Skiddaw’s grassy hills, the North Lakes is one of England’s great hillwalking heartlands. James Forrest rounds up 10 of the best walks in the region.
Outdoor journalist David Lintern and Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace compare 9 winter mountaineering boots suitable for steeper, more technical ground in the snowy season.
How risky is it to take a local walk, run or ride? We take a look at what the latest science says about the danger of passing on the virus in the outdoors.
Outdoor enthusiasts have often responded to the pandemic with passion, energy and ingenuity. We take a look at some of the highlights from a difficult year.
Winter in the British hills and mountains is a very different beast to summer. Mountaineering Instructor Rebecca Coles shows how to plan a typical winter hillwalk using Ben Macdui, highest summit in the Cairngorms, as an example.
Mountaineering Instructor Rebecca Coles shares her detailed kit list for a big day out in the hills and mountains.
The best clothing, gear and outdoor innovations of 2020, as voted for by our expert judges.
Thank you to everyone who voted this year – the most ever. We can now reveal the results…
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