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.…
“What is extraordinary about this book is that it is not written by a mountaineer”. Roger Smith reviews this classic story of a four-man expedition to Haramosh.
Outdoors folk across the country are finding creative ways to stay semi-sane in isolation. Here’s how to keep the adventurous spirit alive while restrictions last.
With great regret, this year’s The Great Outdoors (TGO) Challenge – a two week self-supported walk across Scotland, featuring 300 participants – has been cancelled.
The coronavirus pandemic has already robbed outdoor professionals of incomes, left walkers stranded abroad and forced the cancellation of expeditions. We asked a few of those affected by the outbreak to share their stories.
As the speed and ferocity of the coronavirus outbreak accelerates, here’s what every hillwalker and outdoor enthusiast needs to know about the pandemic. We’ll be updating this page regularly to reflect the latest advice and restrictions.
The decision by a Scottish Government reporter to compel the removal of a controversial Cairngorms hillside track has been hailed as a ‘landmark result’ by campaigners. The ruling ends a long-running battle over the Glen Clova track, which runs for…
When you have the urge to escape city life but are pushed for time, these walks offer the perfect compromise.
The TGO Challenge 2020 is sponsored by online retailers Ultralight Outdoor Gear, who specialise in finding the lightest kit in the world. We asked their team of dedicated hikers and backpackers which key items of gear they would choose for…
Roger Smith reviews John Murray’s “attempt to recapture a poetry of place”.
Walking with the right people can make or break a long-distance walk. TGO Challenge coordinators Sue Oxley and Ali Ogden look at what makes for good company in the outdoors.