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.…
Alex Roddie reviews a coffee-table photography book showcasing the complex moods and mountains of Skye
Regular TGO contributor Andrew Terrill met with our gear editor Chris Townsend for a magnificent lakeside camp at 12,000 feet. He gives us an update on his progress so far. The plan was simple on paper: I’d carry in six day’s supplies…
Did you know that Britain has rainforests? Sarah Stirling delves into the wildwoods of Wales to discover an overlooked part of our natural heritage. Just outside a back-of-beyond village, which suits its elvish-sounding name of Maentwrog, we take a breath and slip into…
The preceding bridge succumbed to the 2017 floods and left a river crossing that was dangerous or even impossible in flood conditions. The new Carnach Bridge was officially opened on 23 August 2019 by Camusrory Estate and representatives from funding…
Our gear editor Chris Townsend is a week into a 450-mile hike along the mountainous spine of Colorado. He sent us this update from the trail. The mountains ahead looked glorious, shining in the sharp, hard Colorado sun. The trail…
One of the most coveted – and challenging – roles in the British mountains is up for grabs. The Lake District national park is seeking an experienced mountaineer to become a ‘Fell Top Assessor’ – which involves providing regular reports…
Over 70 walkers joined local author Colin Speakman at the weekend on a six-mile walk on the Dales Way. The walk (from the start of the Dales Way in Ilkley to Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales National Park) celebrated…
Alex Roddie reviews a compelling book about a very different kind of adventure.
Live weather and conditions information is now available directly from the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). As part of the AdventureSmart initiative to provide clear information to help hill walkers and mountain users, this project should help you plan your…
Get your nominations in for the 2019 Reader Awards. We’re excited to announce that the nominations for our hotly anticipated 2019 Reader Awards are now open. Every year since 2012, The Great Outdoors Awards have recognised the people, places and organisations…