The Great Outdoors

The original mountain magazine, leading the way to high and wild places for more than 40 years. Authentic voices, immersive stories and gear reviews to trust.

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Supersize your summer with our hill skills special ⛰
🍟In this issue, we go the extra mile, celebrating weird & wonderful mega-adventures we can have with a little imagination; backpacks, bikepacks, swimruns, big rounds & more!
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🌄 Hike, cycle and climb under the Nice Côte d’Azur sun. From the coast to the peaks of the high land, the landscapes change and so does the atmosphere, but the pleasure remains the same.

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When lightning strikes🌩
Summer storms can hit suddenly, but there’s plenty you can do to reduce your exposure risk. We talked to @the_MWIS forecaster Mehmet Karatay about the fascinating science behind #thunderstorms & how to stay safe in storm season.
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If you heading out during the #heatwave is unavoidable, here are some tips to enable you to stay safe in our high places.

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🏔️ @KentonCool is currently hanging out at Everest Base Camp, preparing for his 20th ascent of the world’s highest peak. We tracked him down to ask about the climate change, human traffic & technological advances he’s seen on #Everest over two decades.

https://t.co/tqNcH9NcxA

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Long-distance walkers: share your health horrors!

🌞Sun-stroke, record-breaking blisters, tummy troubles… we'd like to hear about health issues that have blighted your hikes for an upcoming issue of TGO.

Anonymity optional 😉

Reply below, or email [email protected] 📧

[Independent Hostels @indiehostelsuk]

Did you know that independent hostels are two of TGO’s top 50 tips for hillwalking on a budget. @TGOMagazine

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It been a year since a wildfire devastated the Goyt Valley. Yet last week, two fires in the #PeakDistrict affected 800,000sqm of moorland & today another has shut down Snake Pass. This new film serves as a reminder - and a hopeful wake-up call.

Watch now:
https://t.co/a3UnXhu5Pe

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🥾Getting started outdoors? Looking to save a few quid on your next #camping adventure?

⛺ Here’s the lowdown on the best budget #backpacking gear our team have reviewed over the last year, in one place for the first time:

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⛺@minkaur5 asked TGO for some advice on a first-time wild camp in the Cairngorms with her mum, who's in recovery from blood cancer.

An idea took hold, we teamed up with Trek Scotland & went for a walk...

📸David Lintern

Read on in #TheGreatOutdoors:
https://t.co/EcZ4g9VoAI

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MBA Trustee Juls Stodel shares her own tale of rescue in the hope it’ll ease the stigma felt by a walker cragfast in shame a year after calling on Mountain Rescue.

🔗 Read Ana's story (& learn how you can win a £100 gift voucher with @Highlandersctld):
https://t.co/LzULBq3AdO

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

Peatlands are amazing places!

We’re delighted to have worked with @TGOMagazine to highlight the importance of these habitats and how they support the outdoor community and people and nature across Scotland.

See our feature in the March 2026 issue
🔗https://t.co/CPUD0nwzP9

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“Go for a walk, it's free!” True – if you step out of your door on an empty stomach, devoid of skills, and naked. Walking can cost a lot of money but the hills should be open to all regardless of budget.

Get #TheGreatOutdoors' low-cost adventure special:
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We want your tips for hillwalking on a budget! 🥾
If you’ve dreamed up a brilliant way to save on gear, transport or food (and want to share your genius hiking hacks in Britain’s original mountain magazine) email the team via [email protected] 📧
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⛺Juls Stodel advises a lonely camper seeking hiking friends for the edge of the world – the Mackenzie to their Collie... It's fair to say, this month's column is a little jammy.

🔗Read on & learn how you can win a £100 gift voucher with @Highlandersctld:
https://t.co/1ETaZ5Be0u

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Treat yourself to six months of adventure inspiration from #TheGreatOutdoors - for just £15 🎒

Featuring:
🌄Tales from the trails
🥾Honest gear reviews
🧭Mapped walking routes
⛷Expert skills advice
🌱News from the hills
& much more!

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NEW BUMPER ISSUE: be inspired by 32 pages of mapped routes & tips on moving to the mountains from folks who've actually done it in our guide to following your outdoor dreams in 2026 🧭
📸 James Roddie featuring Alex Roddie, Suilven
Get your copy now:
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[Hazel Strachan @StrachanHazel]

Congratulations to all the winners - very well deserved 👏👏👏👏

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REVEALED: The Great Outdoors Reader Awards Winners!

🌄 Thank you to every one of you who nominated & voted for your favourite outdoor people, organisations & places. Congratulations to the winners & all shortlisted. Here's to a great new year outdoors!

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🏔️ Usher in a 2026 full of adventure and win a year's worth of kit care with @nikwax - plus a @paramoclothing Velez Smock!

🏆 Enter now to win this bundle - worth over £400:
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