The groundbreaking play inspired by Sheffield walking club is back for 2019 A few years ago, The Great Outdoors published an interview with Maxwell Ayamba, charismatic founder of the Sheffield-based walking club originally called 100 Black Men Walk for Health.…
Sick of having a long-distance relationship with the hills? Perhaps it’s time to move your life mountain-wards. Here’s our pick of some of Britain’s best places to live for the outdoors.
During a long walk or backpacking trip, what you eat is more than just fuel – it also provides motivation, comfort and enjoyment. TGO Challenge coordinators Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden share their tips.
Whether you climb rocks, scramble up and down them, hug them, pose for daring photos on them – you can’t deny that they’re a highlight of any walk. Here’s ten of our favourite formations.
Non-white people are up to six times less likely to go hiking; but the lack of diversity in the outdoors is increasingly being challenged. Hanna Lindon speaks to BAME outdoor leaders to get their perspectives.
Fast fashion is a major source of planet-warming greenhouse gases and plastic pollution. That goes for outdoor gear as well – so what are the big brands doing to combat the problem?
You don’t need a car (or a plane ticket) to enjoy some mega mountain adventures. From steam trains to waterbuses, here’s how to explore the UK and further afield in green style.
Commercial flights currently make up more than 2.5% of carbon emissions – so should we ditch air travel to help save the planet?
It’s great to make eco-conscious buying choices, but one of the best ways to cut your outdoor gear’s carbon footprint is to prolong the life of your current kit. Here’s how.
Every year the UK sends around 600 million batteries to landfill. In partnership with GP Batteries, we show how the right batteries can help you get the most out of your outdoor tech – and help cut your environmental impact.
Ronald Turnbull reviews this comprehensive ‘coffee-table’ collection from specialist walking map-makers Harvey Maps.