27th October 2021
Gas stoves: 5 of the best reviewed
Lightweight gas stoves are the backpacker’s best friend. Judy Armstrong puts five of the best to the test.
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26th October 2021
How outdoor instructors have made ends meet during the pandemic
Anna Richards speaks to three outdoor instructors to find out how they have coped with the significant challenges of the Covid era.
12th October 2021
10 walks for making the most of autumn
Whether you're looking for mellow colours, migrating wildlife or atmospheric weather, we round up some of Britain's best autumnal hikes.
11th October 2021
The TGO Challenge: Stories from the crossing
The 2021 TGO Challenge twas a particularly special event. Here, 11 of the 125 ‘Challengers’ who took part tell us the story of their crossing…
11th October 2021
Autumn colour and cloud inversions: our November issue is here!
Cloud inversions, spectacular fiery colours and fantastic wildlife encounters - the November issue of The Great Outdoors has arrived to inspire your seasonal meanderings.
4th October 2021
Nominations are open for The Great Outdoors Awards 2021!
Nominations are open for our 10th annual Reader Awards - let us know your outdoor favourites, and check out our new categories this year!
3rd October 2021
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards 2021: shortlists announced!
Check out the innovative outdoor kit and boundary-pushing brands that made The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards shortlists for 2021.
28th September 2021
Fleeces and mid-layers: 10 of the best reviewed
Fleeces and mid-layers come in a huge variety of styles. David Lintern and Lucy Wallace put some of the best to the test.
27th September 2021
Mountain navigation basics: how to read a map
Backpacker Alex Roddie and mountaineering instructor Helen Teasdale explain how to interpret contour lines and other map features.
23rd September 2021
Why I took a long walk in response to violence against women
Why does walking alone as a woman still feel defiant and political? Lucy Thraves looks back on a 24 hour solo hike she took in response to the murder of Sarah Everard.
17th September 2021
17 marathons, 17 days: the man who completed the Three Peaks on foot
In August, regular TGO contributor James Forrest set a new record for a self-supported, solo walk of the National Three Peaks. We caught up with him to find out what it was like.
