Despite not having particularly tall mountains, the UK is home to some...
Hiking | 26 05 2023
From technology first pioneered for the Special Forces, to market-leading...
Hiking | 27 03 2023
This spring Trail magazine launched its latest Peak to Pub trail – a glorious...
Hiking | 15 03 2023
Working in the outdoor media industry, I get so immersed in its technical...
Hiking | 17 02 2023
Looking above you, into a clear, star-speckled night sky, is not just a...
Hiking | 16 02 2023
A fear of heights or of falling is a normal, rational response to being in a...
An ice axe is possibly the most important piece of kit you’ll carry in the...
Hiking | 31 01 2023
Crampons provide exceptional grip in snow and ice, but when should you put them...
Getting caught in a whiteout isn’t a mistake. Although mountain weather...
Hiking | 26 01 2023
Whether you’ve just got into hiking or trail running, or you’ve been doing...
Even with lots of experience and meticulous planning, things can go wrong....
Hiking | 20 01 2023
Beneath a 978m trig point – 3,209ft in old money – this summit mixes every...
Hiking | 16 01 2023
Snowdon. Misconceptions cling to it like its own malignant weather systems....
A peak as famous as Ben Nevis, like many things of wide appeal, is trendy to...
Welcome to our big guide to the 3 Peaks Challenge. Here, you’ll find all the...
Hiking | 06 01 2023
You might be planning to hike during the darkest hours with a head torch...
Hiking | 04 01 2023
The winter mountains are spectacular; a cloak of snow lends our modest UK hills...
Hiking | 03 01 2023
It’s often said that the best camera is the one you have with you, and in the...
When snow falls, it’s time to run for the hills. Along with the immense...
Hiking | 21 12 2022
The hills under snow and ice can be extremely unforgiving (especially in...
One thing you can guarantee if you’re hillwalking in the UK is that you’ll...
Hiking | 10 11 2022
The use of smartphones as navigation tools (alongside a map and compass, of...
Hiking | 09 11 2022
Whether you’re carrying the bare minimum of supplies for a short walk on...
Hiking | 27 10 2022
Perhaps the most important piece of dedicated hill walking gear, the hiking...
Hiking | 26 10 2022
Knowing your back length lets you choose the right rucksack to fit your...
Hiking | 23 09 2022
You’ve checked your roll mat, aired out your sleeping bag, and planned your...
Hiking | 05 07 2022