5th August 2021
The man who has spent the last four years on a 13,000 mile walk
Four years ago, Chris Lewis made a spur of the moment decision to walk the entire coast of the UK. We caught up with him near Newcastle to find out how he’s doing.
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4th August 2021
Five car-free mountain walks in UK national parks
With summer holiday traffic at its peak, we round up some of the best British mountain walks you can reach by public transport.
4th August 2021
Less cars, more buses: how do we address traffic chaos in national parks?
With traffic levels surging, campaigners are calling for a radical rethink around transport in our national parks. Are they right? Hanna Lindon looks at the issues.
26th July 2021
The highs and lows of Sabrina Verjee’s record-breaking Wainwright run
Earlier this summer, Sabrina Verjee ran the Wainwrights in record time. We asked her to talk us through the ups and downs of her epic 144 hours in the mountains.
23rd July 2021
How to walk 7 highlights of the Lake District in one weekend
Take in some of the Lake District's finest food, views, swims, mountains and campsites with James Forrest's 'custom made' weekend adventure.
20th July 2021
A sneak peek inside our August issue
The best things in life are shared – and that often includes hillwalking. The August issue of The Great Outdoors celebrates the social side of the outdoors.
8th July 2021
10 tips to be a better backpacker
Expert tentmakers Hilleberg and TGO gear editor Chris Townsend share their top 10 tips for a better backpacking experience.
8th July 2021
How it feels to be home after walking 5,500 miles
Ursula Martin has just returned to Wales after a three-year walk through Europe, in which she persevered despite the impact of the pandemic. We catch up with her to find out how it feels to…
30th June 2021
GPS watches: 8 of the best reviewed
GPS watches can add an extra perspective on mountain navigation – and help to keep you fit. Alex Roddie tests eight of the top devices.
25th June 2021
Why the countryside might be in a better state than you think
Despite the doom and gloom online, Britain’s wild places haven’t been trashed, says Alex Roddie – and signs of positive change are everywhere.
24th June 2021
How to pack ultralight for the West Highland Way
