Bad behaviour has given ‘wild camping’ a bad name in the media recently, and some have suggested ditching the term. This won’t solve the problem, says Alex Roddie – but empathy and inclusivity might.
The growing campaign to widen the outdoors to ethnic minorities and other underrepresented groups is the next step in the access movement, argues Faraz Shibli.
Hostels have been among the businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus crisis. With government support for the tourism sector coming to an end in the autumn, many are now facing permanent closure.
Looking for a family getaway this summer? Why not turn your holiday into an epic quest the kids will love?
These more unusual trails of various lengths all make excellent options for a UK escape while coronavirus is still at large – wild, beautiful, and mostly away from the crowds.
Down or synthetic? Roomy or snug? And what does a ‘comfort limit’ really mean? As summer wild camping season kicks off, Chris Townsend explains what to look for in a three-season sleeping bag.
Looking for a versatile sleeping bag designed to cover a huge range of temperatures? TGO’s gear editor Chris Townsend puts the latest models to the test.
Digital navigation tools, used properly, can be an important part of navigating safely. Here, Alex Roddie gives some tips for how to get the most out of them.
Where can you camp? What should you take? Is wild camping legal – and how have coronavirus restrictions changed the situation? If you’re new to the idea of camping in the wild, here’s what you need to know.
Patrick Baker, author of The Cairngorms: A Secret History, returns to Scotland to explore unwritten landscapes – the “discreetly acquainted places” of magic, drama, and human tragedy that don’t give up their stories easily. Alex Roddie reviews this ‘intriguing’ book.