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Country Walking's "Hidden Gems"

LFTO Features Team, 29 November 2011 08:00

Ever thought that all the best walks are miles from home? Each month in Country Walking we choose a place at random and try to prove otherwise. And just in case you’ve missed them, here are the hidden gems we’ve discovered so far, plus step-by-step routes so you can go and see them for yourself. 1. Glasgow 2. Bristol & ...

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Country Walking's "Hidden Gems"

LFTO Features Team, 29 November 2011 08:00

Camping: Unzipped

Phoebe Smith, 12 July 2011 14:30

There’s something quite magical about your first camping trip – the happy realisation that despite all the trappings of our modern, techno-savvy world, the simplest pleasure of them all can be found in pitching you own shelter, surrounded by mountains and countryside, and falling asleep with the sounds of the outdoors lulling you into a contented slumber. And one trip ...

Great walks in Scotland's far north

Tina Irving, 14 January 2010 10:11

What's the most northerly spot in mainland UK? Well the answer's not John O'Groats as many may think. It's Dunnet Head in Caithness - an area often overlooked by walkers. But Tina Irving from Active Caithness says the region's natural beauty far outweighs the effort taken to reach Scotland's far north. Here, she talks about one of her favourite walks... ...

Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite

LFTO Features Team, 20 November 2009 11:06

This dramatic shot if sian's first 4000m climb won last week's Pictures of the Week competition so well done to you. Ades' pictures were second and third place with his Blackbeck Tarn and Remembrance Sunday pictures. This week we have a whopping 33 pictures for you to choose from. Well done to all those who made it to the gallery ...

Ten stunning walks within a stone's throw of Britain's big cities

LFTO Features Team, 28 October 2009 13:51

If you live in one of the country's largest cities don't feel like you're trapped in an urban metropolis. Each one of these walks are within 20km from the centre of some of our country's major towns. So long as traffic's not too bad you should be there in half an hour. So print out a walk near you from ...

New poll: How do you choose a new waterproof?

Anonymous, 17 September 2009 11:37

The next issue of Country Walking features a comprehensive test of waterproof jackets, and we want to know how you choose yours. Which of these are the most important factors for you? (You can choose more than one option!) How do you choose a new waterproof?(surveys)

New Poll: What hurts most after your walk?

LFTO Features Team, 07 September 2009 08:58

Some people seem to have bodies of steel but most of us mere mortals suffer some kind of mild agony after a long hike. So which bit of your body gives you the most gyp? Tell us on the panel below...

Five Summer Walks - Download the routes for free!

LFTO Features Team, 07 July 2009 15:48

If the last couple of weeks are anything to go by this summer should be one of the hottest we've had for years. So we've put together a series of walks to keep you cool in the seering heat. You can download each of the walks in PDF format ready to take with you - don't forget your swimming costume ...

NEW QUIZ: Great British Rivers

LFTO Features Team, 24 March 2009 14:32

Where's the shortest river in the world? Which rivers have regular tidal waves? And which one is named after a nymph? Discover all this and more while showing your flow of knowledge in our latest quiz. This quiz celebrates the latest issue of Country Walking, where Nick Hallissey takes you on a journey from the source of a river to ...

NEW POLL: Which of these is the foxiest fleece?

LFTO Features Team, 09 March 2009 09:20

The spring issue of Country Walking features all the latest fleeces in store now. We want you to tell us which, out of the 25 below, looks the best. The results of this poll will appear in the mag so get clicking. Click the icon of your choice and press the yellow Vote button at the bottom to cast your ...

Pictures of the week

LFTO Features Team, 27 February 2009 15:47

Without doubt we've never had more pictures uploaded on to our site in one week by so many people. There are some absolute crackers too. Tell us which you think is the creme de la creme on either our Country Walking forum or our Trail forum. Scroll down this page to see the slideshow! And first, take a look at ...

Ask Julia Bradbury YOUR questions!

LFTO Features Team, 18 February 2009 12:51

Yes, this is your chance to put forward the questions you've been dying to ask Julia. The TV presenter shot to fame in the walking world when she presented BBC Four's Wainwright's Walks. She followed in the footsteps of the great fell walker once again for a second series of the show and recently presented Railway Walks, a series that took her ...

Latest Trail for Sale goodies!

Anonymous, 29 January 2009 11:17

The latest Trail for Sale goodies being sold in aid of Mountain Rescue are on EBay now. Who’s Who in British Climbing, signed by famous mountaineers!This is your chance to own a priceless piece of mountain memorabilia. This book, by Colin Wells, has been signed by Kenton Cool, Alan Hinkes, Ed Douglas, Andy Cave, Colin Prior, Dave Turnbull, Mick Fowler, ...

What did Santa get YOU for Christmas?

LFTO Features Team, 29 December 2008 15:00

Here's your chance to have a peek at what LFTOers found in their stockings this Christmas. Did you get everything you wished for? Why not let us know on either our Country Walking thread or our Trail thread. Scroll down this page to take a look at what Santa brought your fellow LFTOers... ...

Where would LFTOers like to go?

Anonymous, 22 December 2008 09:56

We've heard from the Trail and Country Walking teams - now's your chance to see where LFTOers thought their dream overseas destination would be. As you can see New Zealand featured aplenty and as a general rule places with few or no people seem to be the most appealing. You can add to this list by posting your own comments on our ...

Trail for Sale!

Anonymous, 03 October 2008 15:29

Check out the latest items on Trail for Sale! Log on, sign in and bid as much as you can! All the proceeds go to The Outward Bound Trust Brasher boots for the family worth £290Dig deep and you could kit out a family of four in top-of-the-range Brasher boots! You’ll get a pair of Supalite XCR (women’s), a pair ...

Where to next? Waterfall Walks

LFTO Features Team, 11 August 2008 09:00

Looking for a different kind of walk? Then head for one of these spectacular waterfall trails... Pontneddfechan, PowysThere are many spectacular waterfalls in Britain but Sgwd yr Eira falls near Pontneddfechan in the Brecon Beacons, is arguably the best.Set off up the River Nedd Fechan with the water swirling over the rocks in the river and mist dripping from the ...

Scottish mountain names quiz

Anonymous, 22 July 2008 15:44

Scottish mountain names almost all mean something, something which likely as not can tell you something about the day you can hope to enjoy. But do you understand the colourful components of Scottish mountain names, or do you muddle through like most of us, memorising some fudged pronunciations with your highest hope being that you never have to pronounce one ...

The outdoors by numbers quiz

Anonymous, 01 July 2008 15:23

Take our new quiz and find out just how accurate a ‘stato’ you are when it comes to that least drily mathematical of all environments, the great outdoors…. var config = new Array(); config["proxyURL"] = "http://dp.storymaker-se.com/DaliDataProxy/x.aspx"; config["flashID"] = "flashObj"; config["cdnURL"] = "http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/federated/"; config["proxyStore"] = "bcmeta"; config["experienceId"] = "2cedd914-ebf2-4107-8a7f-fbe9b4171e5a"; config["width"] = 590; config["height"] = 500; createExperience(config);

MONDAY: Where to Next?

LFTO Features Team, 22 June 2008 19:54

It might be Monday, but we're dreaming of the next trip... #6: The South Downs109 miles of rolling chalk escarpments and some of the prettiest villages in Europe. A dance of green and white hills stretching as far as the eye can see. Some of the easiest and friendliest walking in Britain. Oh, and London-by-Sea sitting proudly at the heart ...

Movie Tutorial 3: Using the editing software on your PC

Anonymous, 25 April 2008 11:28

Shooting one continous clip on the hill can result in an enjoyable watch, but linking two or more clips together (or cutting out dull bits) can boost the interest of your film dramatically - and easily. Almost all modern PCs have some editing software built in, and Windows includes its own "Movie Maker" package. It usually lives in Start > ...