Trail (magazine)

2 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | James Forrest

Win over £200 of outdoor cooking equipment from Swedish camping brand Primus – here’s how to enter the competition. A true trailblazer in the outdoor cooking world since 1892, Swedish camping experts Primus have a stellar reputation for crafting high-performance stoves and cookware – fuelling adventures across the world with every flame, as the brand likes to put it. Boasting over a century of expertise in their chosen field, the brand has come a long way from its humble beginnings.

2 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Oli Reed

Planning a mountain walk with children can feel a bit like planning a military operation. There’s a lot to consider if you want to hit the summit, stay safe, and somehow manage to enjoy yourself at the same time. Here are some of our top tips. So, you've decided to climb a mountain with your kids.

2 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | James Forrest

Inspired and slightly overwhelmed by the recent rise of artificial intelligence, we asked ChatGPT to plan the perfect day of Lake District hillwalking. So is AI your dream route-planning partner or a recipe for disaster? Picture this: you’re lacing up your boots, the map spread before you like a cryptic treasure hunt.

3 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | James Forrest

From technical backpacks and ultralight trekking poles to waterproof shells and walking trousers, here are 5 of the best products from Black Diamond’s new hiking rangeWith the arrival of spring, longer days and better weather on the horizon, this April is the perfect time to refresh your hiking wardrobe. Whether you're setting out on crisp early-morning mountain hikes in the Lake District or making the most of golden-hour trails in North Wales, having the right gear makes all the difference.

3 weeks ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Nick Hallissey

There are hundreds of waymarked trails across the UK, and often a lot of thought goes into creating them. So we tracked down the six we think qualify as works of art in themselves – as well as being emblematic of the amazing trails they signify. Here’s our countdown, from 6 down to 1. (And we can promise the walks are all as good as the artwork.)6. The Wessex RidgewayHistory and fable weave a rich tale on this ridge-hugging route from Dorset’s Lyme Regis to Marlborough in Wiltshire.