The staycation boom will bring a flood of visitors to our National Parks this spring and summer, and inevitable problems with traffic, crowds and litter. Always busy, the Lake District is likely to feel the full impact. To help spread the load, and enjoy a more peaceful visit, in this series w...
A recent survey found that while more than 16% of White people in England regularly participate in hiking and mountaineering, just 2.6% of Black people and less than 4% of South Asian background do so. Many organisations are working to improve inclusion, but some of the big steps are being taken at a grassroots level, where new community groups are bringing the rewards of the outdoors to people of all backgrounds. Here we speak with keen walker Cherelle Harding about a group she founded, Steppers UK.
Ruth Keeley writes about the parallel pandemic of mental health issues that have accompanied the COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, and how we can help people struggling to cope as the world slowly begins to open up again...
For a bit of vicarious lockdown fun we've asked some well known outdoor folk to name the mountains they'd most like to take to a fictional island. Guidebook author and illustrator Mark Richards' selection ranges across the hills of northern England, from the high...
John Fleetwood, author of Cicerone's two updated Lake District scrambling guides, lifts the lid on some of his favourite hands-on routes on the fells.
Rural Britain is bracing for a flood of visitors this spring and summer, and National Parks are likely to take a hammering. To help spread the load, and enjoy a quieter visit, bypass the busiest hills and tourist centres and head for paths less...
The Jordan Trail has gained a reputation as one of the world's great walks. From deserts and canyons to olive groves and ancient sites, this 650km route is incredibly varied. Tony Howard, who helped establish the trail, guides us from the wooded hills of the north to the...
From fires and litter to traffic and transport, Carla Broom examines the ways that walkers and climbers...
We'll be keeping it local for a while yet, but though you probably know every inch of your area by now, it's still possible to enjoy the green spaces on your doorstep in a new way. Try hunting for edible plants in your local woods, hedgerows, and even city...
It may have been a lockdown-friendly local route he knew well, but a surprise slip on icy ground put fell runner Nick Small in a serious predicament, a situation he hadn't gone well equipped to deal with. Do you carry enough just-in-case gear on your...
There are a lot of strong runners out there, but those coming to winter hill running without a grounding in mountain skills may not appreciate the severity of the challenge posed by snow on the hills, says fell running guide Keri Wallace. Here...
In December 1933 a young school dropout trotted down the rainswept steps of the Thames to a small Dutch freighter, and set off for Constantinople. On foot, of course. His three-volume account is one of the great works of travel literature, says...
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