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The Trail Tall Tale - December

LFTO Features Team, 26 October 2011 16:00

In this month's issue of Trail we've given you two bizarre hill stories: A Shed from Keswick and Jelly from Space. One of these unlikely events is the product of the Trail's over-active imagination, while the other is the gospel truth. But can you guess which is which? If you haven't seen the issue yet, then you can read both ...

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The Trail Tall Tale - December

LFTO Features Team, 26 October 2011 16:00

The Trail Tall Tale - November

LFTO Features Team, 30 September 2011 09:00

In the November issue of Trail are another two more stories of questionable authenticity: None moor strange and Wheelie wierd. As usual, one strange story has been dreamt up in the minds of the Trail team's most off the wall members, while one is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, even though it might not seem like it. If ...

The Trail Tall Tale - October - Results!

LFTO Features Team, 30 August 2011 09:00

In the October issue of Trail are two more strange and unusual bizarre stories: Climbing Exposure of a Different Kind and Now That's What We Call Striking Camp. Once again the strange warped minds of Trail have created one as a work of pure fiction, while the other is a genuine 'honest as the day is long, guv' tale that actually ...

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your Favourite

LFTO Features Team, 05 February 2010 12:00

We've had a runaway winner from last week's Pictures of the week competition. Terrybnd's great wild camping shot (right) received nearly half of all the votes cast. Skiddaw by telegraph road came second with JohnnyW's winter climbing shot in third. This week we have loads more winter shots for you to enjoy. Take a look at them on the slideshow ...

The winning photo in Picture of the Year is...

LFTO Features Team, 28 January 2010 09:41

We had plenty of LFTOers explore the slideshow of the winning pictures in each of the Pictures of the Week competitions we've held since March 2009. And your love for canines won the day, as you voted for MickH's picture of Bracken on Gowbarrow. Mick has sent us several pictures of his very photogenic dogs in fantastic settings and this one ...

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite

LFTO Features Team, 15 January 2010 11:12

Congratulations to kev1978 for this perfect moment at Glen Etive and Stob Dearg. The picture won last week's poll ahead of great competition from Rat Man with Glencoe Moon Walk and from belaybob with Winter Climbing Lakes. This week the predominant colour is white again as beautiful snow shots dominate our gallery. There are a whopping 39 to choose from ...

New poll: Which of these deserves to carry your lunch?

LFTO Features Team, 11 January 2010 10:20

Do you know a good lunch box when you see one? Take a look at 25 of those currently on the shelves and vote for your favourite. The results of this poll will appear in the March issue of Country Walking magazine. Click on the tub of choice on the panel and don't forget to press the yellow Vote button at ...

New Poll: What are your walking goals for 2010?

LFTO Features Team, 04 January 2010 11:19

You may not have set yourself a 'Resolution' per say but most of us have goals lurking at the back of our minds. Well now's your chance to express your desires and you can choose as many options as you like here. You'll notice we've left out options like 'To Become Fitter' and 'To Have Fun' because who on earth doesn't want ...

Your 10 favourite LFTO pages of 2009

LFTO Features Team, 31 December 2009 09:35

We've had a whole host of features, gear reviews, videos and news stories on the site over the last 12 months. We always try to find and produce material you'll find either interesting or entertaining (and, on rare occasions, both!). Here we have the 10 pages that attracted you more than any other on LFTO in 2009. What would you ...

New Poll: Did you get outdoor gear for Christmas?

LFTO Features Team, 29 December 2009 11:42

Were you lucky enough to find your dream gaiters or a brand new pair of boots? Or did you settle for a knitted jumper and a game of charades? Tell us on the poll below and let us know exactly what you got and whether you've used it yet on our Trail forum here or our Country Walking forum here. ...

New Poll: Which part of your body first feels the cold?

LFTO Features Team, 21 December 2009 12:06

No matter how well we wrap up this winter we're sure to suffer from the old sooner or later (if not already). So which part of your body is the first to tell your brain that it could really do with a hot water bottle and a trip to Antigua? Tell us on the poll below and have your say on our Trail ...

Get you and your dog into Country Walking magazine

LFTO Features Team, 16 December 2009 16:33

Do you like to head into the outdoors with a four-legged friend? Well you'd be barking mad not to take part in this. In each issue from March to July, Country Walking will feature an image gallery of readers walking with your dogs – or just your dog enjoying a walk. Email your photos to us and you could win your ...

New poll: Which bit of winter kit would you want for Christmas?

LFTO Features Team, 10 December 2009 09:44

Just because there's a chill in the air and ice on the ground doesn't mean you have to hang up your walking boots for the next few months. Quite the opposite - winter walking brings new colours, cool crisp days with long shadows from the sun and perhaps the chance to test your gear through the snow. So which bit of winter ...

New Poll: Do you use a GPS when out on the trail?

LFTO Features Team, 07 December 2009 11:36

Are they so good now that you don't feel the need for a map and compass? Do you use one in conjunction with other navigational tools? Or do the map and compass still reign supreme? Give us your answer on our poll below and air your views in a little more detail on our Trail forum here or our Country Walking ...

Five Great Scrambles - Get your FREE routes here

LFTO Features Team, 04 December 2009 14:46

Scrambling is ideal for those of you who like to get your hands dirty when out in the hills. And Britain is full of great scrambles if you know where to look. Below are five routes that all feature scrambling to a certain degree - some of them grade one scrambling, others much harder. You must always have the appropriate equipment when attempting ...

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your Favourite

LFTO Features Team, 04 December 2009 11:04

Congratulations from last week's Pictures of the Week go to Chuckles89 for his shot of Crib Goch fading into the mist. His picture received almost a third of all votes cast. In second place was Sphynx Rock by Perchy. We have a truly fantastic selection of more than 30 pictures to choose from this week. If you uploaded your picture for ...

The latest LFTOer Hill Reviews

LFTO Features Team, 24 November 2009 10:47

Each week LFTOers explore the British hills and tell us which they love and which were more forgettable. We have here the latest hill reviews uploaded by you. To upload your reviews click here, find your hill and click the Submit Your Review button below the main feature. Otherwise scroll down to see the latest reviews... Crib Goch Class ridge ...

New Poll: Will you be winter mountaineering this year?

LFTO Features Team, 23 November 2009 11:34

When the snow starts to fall do you love the idea of getting the ice axe and crampons out of the cupboard and taking to the mountains? Or do you prefer to steer away from the prospect of building your own snow hole and stay within reach of a good warm pub? Tell us on the poll below and see how ...

New Poll: Do you carry a torch for any of these?

LFTO Features Team, 16 November 2009 12:28

The results of this poll will appear in January's issue of Country Walking magazine. Take a look through this list of torches and tell us which you would most like to get your hands on this Christmas... Which of these torches would light up your day?(surveys)

New Poll - What's the vital ingredient for a top New Year's walk?

LFTO Features Team, 09 November 2009 09:53

Maybe you need to wipe the cobwebs off the previous night's drinking binge. Perhaps you like to start the new year with an unforgettable experience. Or maybe you prefer to relax with a gentle stroll and a warm pub. The results of this poll will appear in the January issue of Country Walking magazine. So vote for your choice on the ...

New Poll: What's your favourite winter walking luxury?

LFTO Features Team, 28 October 2009 09:00

On a long winter expedition in sub-zero conditions with 18-hour nights who can blame you for having the odd guilty pleasure? The question is which of these pleasures becomes a 'must have' to boost morale and give you that inner warmth? Tell us on the poll below... What’s your favourite winter walking luxury from these little beauties?(polling) addthis_pub = 'LFTO';

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite...

LFTO Features Team, 23 October 2009 13:00

Congratulations to bos122 for capturing Wastwater at its very best and winning last week's LFTO vote with more than a quarter of all votes. Dudie's picture of Tryfan and matt4p's shot of Nant Idwal also picked up plenty of votes. Check out the great shots uploaded to our site this week and don't forget to vote on the panel below. ...

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite!

LFTO Features Team, 09 October 2009 11:45

We had a tie in last week's Pictures of the Week. So congratulations go to PWSY16 for his beautiful sunset picture in the Howgills and to YorkshireJohn for his shot of the little girl among the heather. Stunningly clear days, autumn colours and great photography have given us a fantastic slideshow this week. Sit back, enjoy and don't forget to ...

New Poll: Who is Britain's greatest ever mountaineer?

LFTO Features Team, 01 September 2009 11:36

The November issue of Trail magazine (out next month) comes with a special supplement celebrating Britain's success in the world of mountaineering. How Britain Invented Mountaineering tells us why Britain leads the way and features rare photos and interviews with the major players. Now's your chance to tell us who, in your opinion, should be hailed the greatest British mountaineer of them all. Tell us on the ...

What do you wanna know about Wainwright?

LFTO Features Team, 25 August 2009 12:41

Here's your chance to ask the man who knows. Eric Robson is chairman of the Wainwright Society and made a TV series with AW during the 1980s. So there are few people who know more about the great fell walker than Eric. And now's you're chance to ask all the things you'd love to know about AW - whether it's about his life ...