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How to walk a Peak to Pub trail with OS Maps

This spring Trail magazine launched its latest Peak to Pub trail – a glorious...

Hiking | 15 03 2023

The best 3-season hiking waterproof jackets reviewed

The best waterproof jackets reviewed (2023)

There is no item more essential for any outdoor enthusiast than a waterproof...

Hiking | 14 03 2023

Hiker wearing 3-season walking boots

Best 3-season walking boots reviewed (2023)

Finding your ideal walking boot can be tough, so we’ve tested and...

Hiking | 09 03 2023

deuter trail pack range

First look: deuter Trail pack range

Whether it’s a day hike, multi-day alpine traverse or via ferrata,...

Hiking | 08 03 2023

Deuter Guide packs

First look: deuter Guide series packs

The Guide hiking packs from deuter are the brand’s mountaineering option....

Hiking | 03 03 2023

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Lowa vegan hiking boots

The best vegan walking boots reviewed (2023)

For a long time, opting for vegan or the ‘eco’ version of something meant...

Hiking | 01 03 2023

Man scrambling on rocky ridge in red walking trousers

The best walking trousers reviewed (2023)

In the UK, walking trousers are in use for hikes throughout the year. There’s...

Hiking | 28 02 2023

Women's Scarpa Rush TRK GTX being worn on snow

First look: Scarpa Rush TRK GTX

With a heavy focus on fell and hillwalking, the Scarpa Rush TRK GTX walking...

Hiking | 28 02 2023

Bridgedale socks

A guide to Bridgedale socks

Sock supremos Bridgedale believe it’s the little things that make the biggest...

Hiking | 27 02 2023

Water beading on waterproof fabric

PFC-free: why is it important?

Working in the outdoor media industry, I get so immersed in its technical...

Hiking | 17 02 2023

Stars of the Milky Way

Navigating by the stars: the basics

Looking above you, into a clear, star-speckled night sky, is not just a...

Hiking | 16 02 2023

Two hikers climbing a rock face, Lake District

Top tips for building a tolerance for heights

A fear of heights or of falling is a normal, rational response to being in a...

Hiking | 16 02 2023

A female hiker wearing hijabs

World’s first weatherproof Hijab and Niqab from Trekmates

As outdoor accessory specialists, Trekmates are experts in the small things...

Hiking | 15 02 2023

Two female hikers, UK

The best walking boots for women reviewed (2023)

Mercifully, we’ve reached a point where women’s outdoor gear is...

Hiking | 14 02 2023

Hiker climbing wearing Scarpa Manta hiking boots

The best budget walking boots reviewed (2023)

Our advice is that if you need walking boots for technical terrain, paying more...

Hiking | 10 02 2023

Water beading on Salomon Outline GTX shoes

The best walking boot waterproofers

The key to walking boot longevity is user care. The demands of hiking are hard...

Hiking | 09 02 2023

A hiker standing on a rock, wearing leather boots

The best leather walking boots reviewed (2023)

Despite all the technological advances in walking boot design, the traditional...

Hiking | 08 02 2023

Two hikers walking up a snow-covered hill

The best winter hiking boots reviewed (2023)

The best winter hiking boots offer unique qualities: reassurance and security....

Hiking | 07 02 2023

The best walking and trekking poles reviewed

The best walking poles reviewed (2023)

Walking poles (often called trekking poles) assist with balance and stability...

Hiking | 06 02 2023

Six of the best mountain fleece jackets reviewed

The best fleece jackets reviewed (2023)

When it comes to mid layers, one fabric rules supreme: fleece. First developed...

Hiking | 03 02 2023

Ice axe in the snow

How to use an ice axe: which hand to carry with and self-arrest tips

An ice axe is possibly the most important piece of kit you’ll carry in the...

Hiking | 31 01 2023

Hiker wearing crampons with clear sky in background

How to use crampons: walking safely and matching to your boots

Crampons provide exceptional grip in snow and ice, but when should you put them...

Hiking | 31 01 2023

Whiteout at summit of Swirl How

How to escape a whiteout in the mountains

Getting caught in a whiteout isn’t a mistake. Although mountain weather...

Hiking | 26 01 2023

OS Maps header

How to find local hiking routes with OS Maps

Whether you’ve just got into hiking or trail running, or you’ve been doing...

Hiking | 26 01 2023

Power bank and smartphone sitting among grass and rocks

The best power banks for hiking and camping (2023)

Some old-fashioned hikers might roll their eyes and groan at the suggestion of...

Hiking | 24 01 2023

Hiker in the mountains wearing a yellow mid layer

The best hiking mid-layers for 2023

Jackets and base layers are what people tend to grab first when putting...

Hiking | 23 01 2023

The best lightweight insulated jackets reviewed

The best lightweight insulated jackets reviewed (2023)

The hiking ‘mid layer‘ category is a very broad one. Much more so...

Hiking | 23 01 2023

Dawn on Scafell Pike

10 common winter hiking mistakes and how to avoid them

Even with lots of experience and meticulous planning, things can go wrong....

Hiking | 20 01 2023

Scafell Pike & Sca Fell from Kirk Fell with LFTO 3 Peaks logo

Scafell Pike: 3 Peaks Challenge guide

Beneath a 978m trig point – 3,209ft in old money – this summit mixes every...

Hiking | 16 01 2023

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