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.
Inspiration and Ideas
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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Walkers’ Guide: Llanberis
25th March 2019
The atmosphere of an Alpine climbing village paired with the best mountain scenery in North Wales – what's not to like?
Book review and interview: Quest into the Unknown – My Life as a Climbing Nomad by Tony Howard
21st March 2019
Our review of Quest into the Unknown, an exciting new book on climbing, trekking and exploration by Tony Howard – plus a revealing interview with Di Taylor.
Photo essay: Trekking the 3,000m peaks of the Sierra Nevada by David Lintern
20th March 2019
In the Spring issue of The Great Outdoors, on sale 29 March, David Lintern traverses the Spanish Sierra Nevada. This photo essay documents his journey – and shows how you can join him for a photographic trek in June 2019.
Top 10 bothy circuits
18th March 2019
Extend your spring walks into overnight adventures by stopping off in a mountain bothy.
Ramblers Scotland: Scottish Environment Act needed to protect landscape from Brexit uncertainty
6th March 2019
With Brexit a potential long-term threat, Ramblers Scotland Director Jess Dolan says a Scottish Environment Act can protect what makes our walks and land so special.
INTERVIEW: Harrison Ward, the ‘Fell Foodie’, on how the mountains transformed his life
24th January 2019
TGO writer James Forrest in conversation with Harrison Ward on escaping from alcoholism, the solace of the Lakeland fells, and cooking good food in the great outdoors.
Digital feature: Confusion in East Africa by Adam Boggon
17th January 2019
Adam Boggon heads to East Africa, where he spies plenty of local wildlife – but also finds more confusion than he bargained for…
Mountaineering and memory
3rd January 2019
Do you record your walks in a notebook, a spreadsheet, or maybe an online service? We explore the different ways our readers are recording their mountain adventures.
Interview: mountain runner Angela Mudge on the Everest Marathon and why Scotland is her favourite place to run
20th December 2018
“When you start a race at over 5,000m, it’s not a case of going hard from the start line – it’s about setting off at a pace that will ensure you don’t blow up before halfway.”
Digital feature: Taking a Sketchbook for a Walk by Liz Wakelin
19th December 2018
Ever thought about sketching your walks? Liz Wakelin shares her tips, from getting started to drawing inspiration (pun intended) from other artists.