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The Trail 100

LFTO Features Team, 23 January 2012 15:37

Back in 2007 Trail compiled a list. The aim of this list was to bring together the top UK summits that every hill walker should aspire to reach. The result was the Trail 100 - a tick-list of one hundred peaks that we think everyone should climb - not because they're high (although some are), or because they fall into ...

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The Trail 100

LFTO Features Team, 23 January 2012 15:37

Trail's Lake District Haute Route

Anonymous, 19 December 2011 13:46

In the February 2012 issue of Trail we provide you with 12 inspirational challenges for your hill-walking in 2012. One of these is a high level route throughout the Lake District created by Trail. Yep, that's right - all our own work, although Mother Nature did have a hand in some of the best bits... The challenge: A 73-mile walk over ...

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 & ...

Country Walking's "Walks to do before you die"

LFTO Features Team, 29 November 2011 08:00

Britain is jam-packed with fantastic walks but each month in Country Walking we pick out one superstar and show you why it deserves a spot on your bucket list. And just in case you’ve missed any, here’s our line-up so far: 1. Golden Cap, Dorset 2. The Great Ridge, Derbyshire 3. Hadrian's Wall from Walwick to Once Brewed 4. Devil's ...

Trail PLUS exclusive - the extra pages!

LFTO Features Team, 23 November 2011 08:00

Every month the Trail team slave away to ensure that the following mag is as exciting, as fresh and as full of great outdoor reading as each and every mag that's gone before. I say "slave" - I'd be lying if I said that the guys and gals at Trail didn't love their job. In fact, they love it so ...

The Trail Tall Tale - January

LFTO Features Team, 23 November 2011 08:00

In this month's issue of Trail we've given you two bizarre hill stories: Skiddaw, Parrot-Fashion and Snowdonia's Squirrel Army. One of these unlikely events is true, the other a creation from the depths of team Trail's collective mind and the result of too many late nights and long weekends. But can you guess which is which? If you haven't seen the issue yet, then you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your questions to Sir Chris Bonington

LFTO Features Team, 26 September 2011 10:43

In Trail’s online survey you overwhelmingly voted to interview legendary mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington. We put a selection of your questions to the man himself which you can see some of in the November 2011 issue – out on Wednesday 28th September. But to whet your appetite, here are a few that we couldn’t fit into the magazine… How ...

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 ...

The Trail Tall Tale - September - Results!

LFTO Features Team, 04 August 2011 13:32

In this month's issue of Trail we've given you two bizarre hill stories: The Lion the Lamb and a Ladder, plus The Bracing Battle of Adam and Eve. 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 ...

NEW LOOK Trail Magazine on sale NOW!

LFTO News Team, 03 August 2011 08:00

The September issue of Trail is out now and is the first to sport the magazines fresh new look. Somehow, despite always having been crammed full of useful, informative and inspirational outdoor advice, news and features, the team behind Trail have managed to squeeze even more great stuff into its already jam-packed pages. More photos, more stories, more gear, more skills, ...

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 ...

Extreme ironing hits the Cairngorms!

LFTO Features Team, 30 June 2011 11:41

Some people have too much time on their hands. And too much desire to take an ironing board up a mountain. Here’s what happened when the more bonkers contingent of Dundee Mountain Club set off into the heart of the Cairngorms to reach the highest loch in the UK, armed with two sails, a surfboard and an ironing board. Extreme ...

A gorgeous Lakeland moment

LFTO Features Team, 23 June 2011 14:57

Here’s a stunning picture from the flanks of Place Fell in the Lake District - click on the photograph on the right for a better view. It was taken by Country Walking photographer Tom Bailey for the latest issue of Country Walking and shows writer Jenny Walters going in search of the perfect walk for ‘fellwanderers’ – those who love ...

Subscribe to Country Walking or Trail and get a Garmin E-Trex H GPS

LFTO features team, 16 June 2011 10:41

Subscribe to this amazing offer and get the Garmin E-Trex H GPS worth £89.99! Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, eTrex H has a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that even works under tree cover. You can operate the compact, yellow palm-sized eTrex H with one hand making it easy to find and use. It is waterproof, stores up to 500 waypoints, ...

Win the ultimate outdoor fitness package worth over £4000!

LFTO features team, 16 June 2011 10:00

To celebrate the launch of Outdoor Fitness Magazine, the UK’s first lifestyle title which takes a serious and adventurous approach to getting you fitter in nature’s gym, we are offering one lucky entrant the chance to win the Ultimate Outdoor Fitness package. Well-equipped with all the latest products from top leading brands – Boardman exclusively at Halfords, Wiggle, Glycine ...

5 of the best…. southern climbing walls

Anonymous, 27 October 2010 17:08

This month in Trail, we’re setting out to prove that you don’t have to head north for outdoor adventure. Whether you’re into peak bagging, long distance walking or wild-camping, the south has it sorted. As an added bonus, us lucky southerners have some of the best climbing walls in the UK. Here’s our pick of the bunch…. Harlow Climbing Wall, Essex: ...

Which multitool do you like most?

Anonymous, 24 September 2010 10:03

Which of the following multitools do you like the most? Take part on the poll and let us know! Which multitool do you like the most?survey software

TRAIL 2010 GEAR GUIDE NOW ONLINE!

Anonymous, 07 May 2010 11:06

Need help selecting kit? Want something and need to know some vital stats? Well, look no further – Trail’s 2010 Gear Guide is now online for your perusal! Featuring verdicts and info on tents, boots, sleeping bags, stoves, backpacks and much more, the Gear Guide is a vital one-stop shop for anyone thinking about spending their cash on kit. Open ...

New Poll: Which one of these t-shirts would you most like to be seen in this summer?

Anonymous, 12 April 2010 16:18

New Poll: Which one of these t-shirts would you most like to be seen in this summer? Which of these cotton tee-shirts would you most like to be seen in after a walk this summersurvey

New Poll: How do you usually get to your walks?

Anonymous, 12 April 2010 11:00

Do you stay local and hoof it all the way? Or do you like going further afield - and if so, how? Let us know in this week's poll... How do you usually get to your walks?survey software

Check out two great film festivals this Spring!

By Leanne Hyland, 12 March 2010 16:12

The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival Don't miss your chance to experience some of the most exciting new adventure films at The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival and get your pulse racing this weekend! Shaff 2010 will take place on March 12th - 14th at The Showroom. With films covering everything from free running and mountaineering to alpine skiing and paragliding, this ...

New Poll: What's the best thing about spring walking?

Anonymous, 11 March 2010 14:23

Spring is just around the corner and it's suddenly going to be a lot more appealing to go outside for plenty of reasons. Answer our quick poll and let us know just what it is about the new season that really gets you motivated the most. What's the best thing about spring walking?poll

What’s the best hill sarnie?

Anonymous, 10 March 2010 16:41

Finally, you’ve reached the summit. The view is waves upon wave of mountain under a clear blue sky. The only thing to shatter the peace is the rumble and grumble of your stomach. It’s time to get acquainted with your pack lunch, but what’s in your sandwich? What’s the best hill sarnie?survey