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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

Jack Wolfskin opens store in Birmingham

LFTO News Team, 22 November 2011 11:28

Jack Wolfskin, Europe’s market leader in outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment, will soon be opening its first new store in the West Midlands just in time for Christmas. The substantial 2400 sq ft site will open in Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre on Thursday 8 December and is sure to become the number one destination for all outdoor enthusiasts in the Midlands ...

Head to Cotswolds and see their latest Silva Headlamps

LFTO News Team, 16 September 2011 13:09

Light up Autumn and Winter nights with Silva’s award winning and high-performing headlamps. Both are equipped with the new Silva Cocoon™ storage system, LED’s to provide short and long vision and the Ninox is fully waterproof to IPX7 standards. Silva Ninox™ rrp £44.99 A top of the range headlamp specifically designed to withstand the toughest of conditions, which received ...

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 ...

Geocachng - it's a blast

LFTO News Team, 06 July 2011 18:30

Geocaching – it’s a harmless enough past-time, isn’t it? Many outdoor pursuits come with an inherent risk and an element of danger, but surely geocaching isn’t one of them? Ask the residents of Wetherby and they might have a slightly different take on the subject, and you can’t really blame them. An innocent spot of geocaching in the North Yorkshire ...

Trail for Sale

Anonymous, 06 July 2011 09:30

The latest batch of Trail for Sale goodies has started! Just go to EBay and type in the item description and start bidding. Don't forget to dig deep as all money raised goes to Mountain Rescue. Good Luck! Montane Slipstream GL worth £85 Made from super-lightweight Pertex Quantum GL and weighing an amazing 65g (men’s size L), this top is ...

Ambulance rescue is a postcode lottery

Hanna Lindon, 16 May 2011 15:36

Over-reliance on sat-nav and postcodes could cause serious delays when ambulances are called to attend an emergency in open countrysideA number of ramblers groups have reported lengthy delays when waiting for ambulances, due to control room staff not being able to interpret grid references. “Groups who have called 999 after an incident have been asked for a postcode,” explains Karen ...

Get these boots for free…

Anonymous, 17 March 2011 16:53

...when you subscribe to Trail this month. The Hi-Tec McKinley is an all-round walking boot that uses a waterproof suede upper to keep the wet out, with mesh fabric panels to set it apart from a traditional leather boot. A wicking liner helps move sweat away from your feet, plus there’s rustproof hardware, an EVA midsole for supportive cushioning and ...

Win a £190 OMM Jacket!

Trail Running, 25 February 2011 10:07

We’ve teamed up with OMM to give you the chance to win one of 9 new OMM Cypher Smocks, worth £190 each!The OMM Cypher Smock got a massively impressive 5 stars in Trail Running's latest issue’s waterproofs test (page 86). It’s OMM’s lightest waterproof for mountain marathons and general outdoor use and will keep you running in comfort through anything from ...

Trail Everest exclusive!

Anonymous, 05 January 2011 10:38

We took advantage of the Community Action Nepal First on Everest event to photograph and interview legendary mountaineers. Here are some shots taken by Trail’s super-snapper Tom Bailey of the great and the good from the world of climbing. Pick up a copy of the magazine, in the shops Wednesday 22nd December, to read the exclusive – and sometimes surprising ...

Win a Mammut Ultimate Hoody & Beanie in WINDSTOPPER® fabric worth £215

Anonymous, 07 October 2010 15:56

This is your chance to win a Mammut Ultimate Hoody & Beanie in WINDSTOPPER® fabric worth £215!!! The Ultimate Hoody is made from the full-stretch, highly breathable GORE® WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell for freedom of movement and absolute wind resistance. Perfect for use in unpredictable weather, it's breathable, keeping you cool in sunshine; it's shower-proof; and it will protect from wind, keeping ...

Soft Shell Jackets - Reviewed by Trail Magazine

Anonymous, 14 September 2010 11:40

Here's our round-up of softshell jacket reviews as featured in Trail Magazine. The jackets reviewed are the latest offerings from manufacturers like Lowe Alpine, Haglofs and The North Face. To find out more about this type or garment, check out our What is a soft shell jacket? page. Soft Shell Reviews: Lowe Alpine Quantum 2010 Haglofs Viper II Hooded 2010 ...

New tent reviews on LFTO

Anonymous, 13 August 2010 11:27

Tents, sleeping bags and rucksacks, we've reviewed loads of them and they are online now, you can check out our gear section to find our extensive database for you to browse. As always, you can check out our reviews section on LFTO to guide your gear purchases, and even discuss it in our forum, but to make it easier for ...

New rucksacks reviewed on LFTO

Anonymous, 13 August 2010 11:27

In case you didn't catch them in the Gear Section, we've uploaded a whole bunch of new rucksack reviews, you can find a list of the newset ones below. If you're in the market for a new rucksack, be sure to check them out! As always, you can check out our reviews section on LFTO to guide your gear purchases, ...

First Aid Kits

Anonymous, 29 July 2010 10:10

Which First Aid kit would you most like to find it's way into your pack? Which First Aid kit would you most like to find it's way into your pack?online surveys

Which coastline is best for walking?

Anonymous, 21 May 2010 15:36

Which coastline is best for walking? The question is simply: Which coastline is best for walking?online survey

Write for Trail

Anonymous, 13 May 2010 14:47

Trail is looking for people who want to share their walking adventures with other readers by contributing to the Readers Adventures back page of the magazine. “We’ve had some great features over the past few months,” says Trail editor Matt Swaine. “Pieces on the Aonach Eagach, Ben Nevis, fell running in the Yorkshire Three Peaks and walking all of the ...

New walking sock brand Balega

Anonymous, 01 April 2010 09:32

Balega is the latest sock brand to make it to the UK from over the Atlantic.The All Out Trail sock (£11) will hit shops this April and it comes all the way from South Africa. Balega is a Zulu word that means ³To move with speed.² And in these, you certainly should be able to walk or run as fast ...

Berghaus launches tents and sleeping bags!

Anonymous, 23 March 2010 14:10

Great news for backpackers this summer. Well-established outdoor brand Berghaus will break into the backpacking market this June with a range of five tents and three sleeping bags. These products are only being sold through Blacks, Millets and Berghaus’ two flagship stores. TentsThe tents range from 2-6 person and backpacking-wise, they start at £120 for the two-person dome tent, the ...

Teva's new women's sandal

Anonymous, 19 March 2010 16:00

Think walking sandals are bulky and unflattering? Think again! Teva's brand new Tirra sport sandal has been designed specifically for woman's feet with pretty, thin straps and multiple adjustment options for a secure fit. They have grippy, durable, non-marking Spider Rubber outsoles that perform well on land or in water. For longer walks you benefit from the Shoc Pad, a ...

Glorious "Line of Light" at Hadrian's Wall

Anonymous, 16 March 2010 14:19

An extraordinary sight over the weekend, as Britain's biggest Roman artefact was lit up by 500 beacons, forming a line of light from the east coast to the west. Take a look at the "Illuminating Hadrian's Wall" website HERE, which has videos and pictures of this extraordinary event. And we've got some pictures below from LFTOer Pete Harris, who had ...

Eco Guide winners are…

Anonymous, 02 March 2010 09:15

In the 2009 Eco Guide that came free with issues of Trail and Country Walking, we asked you to give us your suggestions for walking related ways to help the environment. And the top suggestion from competition entries was for more people to deal with rubbish on the hill, by carrying out not just your own, but other people’s trash ...

New ViewRanger map bundles for popular trails

Anonymous, 24 February 2010 16:01

Great news for walkers doing the Wainwright’s Coast to Coast or The Pennine Way this spring: ViewRanger [link to www.viewranger.com] have packaged all the maps you need into one handy £60 bundle in their new Great Trails series. ViewRanger uses OS Explorer (1:25,000 scale) mapping and is compatible with a wide range of mobile phones and PDAs and uses either ...

Gear Deals of the Week - Compare with Claire

LFTO Gear News Team, 03 February 2010 15:59

Scan your eyes across the best outdoor gear offers of the week. Stores from across Britain have revealed their most impressive deals so you don't have to scan endless websites to find them. And gear tester Claire Maxted is here to make our lives even easier by telling us which offers most stand out for her. We've marked these products with a . Field ...

Avatar movie inspires mountain name change

LFTO News Team, 29 January 2010 09:43

Flying mountains in the blockbuster movie Avatar have inspired Chinese officials to rename one of its mountains. The officials say the fictional Hallellujah Mountains are based on stunning ranges in the Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province. Although the real mountains don't actually fly (that would be ridiculous!) the giant pillars do have many of the magical qualities of those featured in the film. One of these pillars ...