14th August
Offering an interesting little hill walk in the slightly overlooked corner between Crieff, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld, Beinn na Gainimh combines easy access with peace and quiet - not something you could say of the popular Munros on this southern fringe of the Highlands. Despite the modest elevation, ...
The BMC have launched a 'No Moor BBQs' campaign, after countless devastating moorland fires. They are calling on the government to criminalise the use of disposable barbeques on open moorland, with a severe penalty for anyone caught.
John and his trusty companion Moss embark on the Cape Wrath Trail, starting from Fort William and ending up in the far north of Scotland at Cape Wrath. The route is approximately 230 mil...
Tomorrow morning, Scottish ultra-runner Donnie Campbell will set off on a self-propelled Munro Round. He plans to run, cycle and kayak between the 282 mountains and has set himself an ambitious schedule to try and beat Stephen Pyke's 2010...
A 4-year-old, 55kg St Bernard dog named Daisy found herself in a role reversal of sorts this weekend after she collapsed on a descent of Scafell Pike near Brown Tongue and required a 16-strong team of rescuers from Wasdale MRT to stretcher her down the...
A memorable walk in Wales' roughest, wildest mountains...
North of the Scottish-English border lies some of most underrated hill country in...
Anyone can camp wild - there's no barrier to entry - but if you've not yet tried it then you may be wondering where to start. From gear selection and the best camp food, to midges, toileting and choosing a good place to pitch, three wild camping old hands share their...
Big, complex, and impressively remote, Ben Alder might just be the perfect all-round mountain, reckons Alex Roddie.
One of Europe's great long-distance routes, the Haute Route Pyrenees extends for some 800km from Atlantic to Mediterranean along the crest of the high Pyrenees. Alex Roddie offers the lowdown on this classic trek, and tells a few tales from the trail.
The biography of Alison Hargreaves is the story of a life of drive and talent cut short by tragic circumstance, says Ronald Turnbull.
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"I liked the Jackal from the moment I first put them on and have continued to love them through repeated use" says Rob Greenwood. Designed for ultra distances runners, this light-but-cushioned trail shoe would be a good choice for anyone lookin...
Featuring an interesting self-deploying mechanism, Komperdell's Carbon Expedition FXP4 is a robust folding trekking pole that's built to take some knocks, says Dan Bailey.
The follow-up to the original Norvan, the Norvan LD is pitched as being both lighter and more durable. It is designed with long distance trails in mind, but does it live up to this claim? Rob Greenwood thinks it's actually better suited to short-to-middle distance...
Petzl IKO - The Headlamp, Reinvented Lightweight rechargeable headlamp with multi-beam and AIRFIT headband. 500 lumens
MSR's much-loved Reactor Stove has become a staple for wilderness backpackers looking for cooking performance in extreme conditions, where wind and cold can wreak havoc on a stove's reliability. The Reactor is compact, self-contained and...
Gold Winner of the prestigious Outdoor by ISPO 2019 Best New Product Prize, Komperdell's innovative "self deploying" Carbon FXP.4 Expedition Pole is now available in the UK - and this is your chance to win a pair worth...
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Dolomite is a brand famed for its outdoor footwear excellence, and once again this summer season, it is proposing the next big must-have: 54 Hike Gtx, the ultimate expression of 100% Italian performance, comfort and style.
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With campsites now open and bookings flooding in its time to dust off your camping kit and thanks to Nikwax's new Camping Kit (£19.99) you'll have everything you need to clean and protect your tent, camping gear, waterproofs and much more.
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BMC Interim Executive required The BMC is looking for an Interim Executive for an initial period of approx. 3 months (mid-Aug to mid-Nov), to fulfil...
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