SPOT: an essential lifeline when you venture into the wild
26th April 2019
When mobile connectivity is unreliable or non-existent, satellite communication comes into its own.
Inspiration and Ideas
Get your gear ready for spring
22nd March 2019
As spring approaches and lighter days come back into our lives, it’s an opportunity to stay outdoors for longer.
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Switch to Rechargeable Technology to Save the Planet – and Money!
28th September 2018
GP Batteries presents three reasons why switching to rechargeable tech is a smart move for the outdoor enthusiast.
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*Sponsored* Top 6 smart ways to save money on outdoor clothing
18th June 2018
Are you paying too much for your outdoor clothing?
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SplashMaps: planning that 2018 challenge
23rd March 2018
The SplashMaps guide to planning a walking challenge
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Palermo Norman Coast tourism district: each journey a unique experience
12th March 2018
Enjoy an active holiday in the Sicilian countryside
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Top 10 Best Caves
23rd May 2019
A classic wild camp, a Roman shrine and the ‘real’ Batman’s lair - here’s our pick of Britain’s most enticing underground attractions.
Cape Wrath Trail walkers rescue injured man on remote Scottish mountain
22nd May 2019
It's been a busy season so far on the Cape Wrath Trail, and for two walkers it ended up being a little more exciting than they had planned.
UK’s Greta Thunberg? 16-year-old Amy Bray launches new environment charity ‘Another Way’ with support from Chris Packham and others
20th May 2019
A teenage schoolgirl from Cumbria is being tipped to become Britain’s leading environmental campaigner, following in the footsteps of her hero Sir David Attenborough.
They Called it Paradise: an emotional visit to Yosemite by Daniel Neilson
16th May 2019
Yosemite’s incredible mountain architecture inspired the modern conservation movement. At a time when America’s national parks are under threat, a visit to the valley proves an emotional experience for Daniel Neilson
The state of Staffordshire’s footpaths: Diagonal Walking with Nick Corble
15th May 2019
Nick Corble finds the footpaths of Staffordshire a challenge in this humorous extract from his new book, Diagonal Walking This time last year, Nick Corble was just setting out on a walk across England. Not just any old walk, but…
In conversation with Richard Hartfield on hiking the Greater Caucasus, police bureaucracy, dodging thunderstorms, and backpacking in areas where few Western hikers venture
14th May 2019
“In Russia, the police kept an uncomfortably close eye on me wherever I went. They seemed pretty suspicious of my presence and it was hard to convince them that I’d just come for a walk!”
The draw of the Cape Wrath Trail: in conversation with backpackers taking on Britain’s premier long-distance route
9th May 2019
Sunshine, bogs, river crossings and blizzards: we take a deep dive into the wonders and hardships of the Cape Wrath Trail, Britain’s toughest long-distance hike.
Going hungry in the Yorkshire Dales: an extract from James Forrest’s ‘Mountain Man’
2nd May 2019
“This was my first experience of mountain hunger and I hated it. I stuffed my face with a peculiar dinner of chorizo wraps, and peanut butter on Hobnobs.”
The Great Outdoors Guide to Planning a Winter Cape Wrath Trail: part two
2nd May 2019
The second instalment of our two-part guide to planning a winter Cape Wrath Trail covers skills, fitness, gear, and logistics. Here’s how to make sure you’re prepared.
Interview: Katrina Megget on hiking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail and dealing with self-doubt
30th April 2019
In conversation with long-distance hiker Katrina Megget about trekking 2,000km through New Zealand, readjusting to ‘real life’ after a big walk, and what she’s learned about self-doubt and self-esteem.