The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors, previously known as TGO, is a UK-based monthly magazine that has been dedicated to hillwalking and backpacking since its launch in 1978. Cameron McNeish served as its editor for many years. Notable contributors include Chris Townsend and Jim Perrin, who have written for the magazine extensively. Currently, comedian Ed Byrne also shares his insights in a column. The magazine is now edited by Emily Rodway.

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Review - Upland: A Journey through Time and the Hills by Ian Crofton

1 week ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Chris Townsend

In Upland Ian Crofton takes a broad sweep through the British hills from the North Downs to the Cairngorms. Along the way he skilfully weaves together personal and family stories, prehistory and history, literature, art, geology, nature and more in a glorious mix of everything the hills have to offer.
Dartmoor Supreme Court ruling: wild camping rights upheld

2 weeks ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Francesca Donovan

On the day of the Dartmoor Supreme Court ruling, backpackers, walkers and nature-lovers alike celebrate as the Supreme Court uphold the right to wild camp on Dartmoor. “A right that was under threat has been defended. A tradition that connects us to the land, the sky, and something far older than laws has been upheld. We didn’t bring this case to court—but together, we brought it to the nation’s attention.
Celebrate mountain milestones in our July issue

3 weeks ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Francesca Donovan

Main image: Dartmoor is the centre of many mini mountain milestones | Credit: Hanna Lindon and Guy PrinceWe all need space to explore – and to play and to fail – without the restrictions of an increasingly transactional world. First experiences and major mountain milestones can be fragile, warranting structure and support.
Merrell Kahuna III review

4 weeks ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Chris Townsend

Merrell has been making excellent sandals for many years. However, I think the Kahuna III is unnecessarily complex – not a word usually associated with sandals. The Kahunas perform fine. I found them supportive and comfortable. I just think they are over-designed.
Keen Hyperport 2 review

4 weeks ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Chris Townsend

The Keen Hyperport 2 is really a cross between a sandal and a trail shoe. It has a closed toe and lacing. Fill in the cutouts at the sides and heel and it would be a shoe. As it is, it has some of the advantages of both.
Columbia Trailstorm Hiker 2 Strap review

4 weeks ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Chris Townsend

My preference in sandals is for minimalist designs that expose as much of my feet to the air as possible, which I think is the point of sandals. The Columbia Trailstorm Hiker 2 Strap sandals fit the bill exactly. Minimal foot coverage, easy adjustment, secure, good cushioning, excellent grip. I can’t ask for more.
Wander Wild: The outdoor festival improving its national park

4 weeks ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Francesca Donovan

“Everything beyond that wall is the national park,” said Derek, the driver who’d picked us up from Cork airport and driven us into Killarney town where we were to stay for the Wander Wild festival weekend in early April. It was a pretty stone wall, well maintained, mossy in all the right places. On the brief hour’s journey north-west through the undulating landscape of West Ireland, Derek explained that he’d visited Killarney National Park two decades ago on holiday from Poland.
Give me shelter: the best bothy walks in Britain

1 month ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Francesca Donovan

The humble bothy provides shelter and camaraderie in the most remote landscapes in the UK. Some hillwalkers seek them to enjoy warmth, others to be a part of their shared history. Either way, bothy nights are sure to provide some of your finest mountain evenings spent in front of the fire. Here is a selection of the best bothy walks in Britain as well as detailed routes explaining how to reach your overnight destination.
Hike An Groban: route guide

1 month ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Alex Roddie

You don’t have to head to the biggest mountains to find enjoyable rock for scrambling. One such hill is An Groban, a rugged and rocky peak of 383m that punches far above its weight. It’s situated above the delightful Flowerdale Glen, well known for its waterfall and wildflowers. The peak is mostly rock, and home to a number of climbs as well as some easier scrambles thanks to its friendly slabby rock.
A century at Helyg: the hut that helped build British climbing

1 month ago | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | Katy Dartford

In Eryri/Snowdonia’s wild and weathered Ogwen Valley, between the flanks of Tryfan and the Glyderau, stands a solid stone building that has witnessed a century of British climbing history. This May, Helyg – Britain’s oldest purpose-acquired climbing hut – is 100 years old. Helyg was obtained by the Climbers’ Club in 1925 and has been the launchpad for countless adventures, a shelter from Snowdonia’s storms and a gathering place for generations of climbers.