Hiker going to the toilet in bushes
Authorities set to approve toilets on Scafell Pike after petition hits 100,000 signatures

Campaign groups in Cumbria are scrambling for support after it emerged that...

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Camping nightmares
Roughing it or regretting it? Our wild camping expert reveals the 8 worst places he’s ever slept

One of the things that puts novices off staying in some of the more common...

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14 best lightweight walking boots: an option for every hiker, tried and tested

When it comes to short hikes, fast hikes, and summer hillwalking, some...

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Britain’s most beautiful waymarkers: meet the long-distance trail signs that are as gorgeous as the paths they’re on
Britain’s most beautiful waymarkers: meet the long-distance trail signs that are as gorgeous as the paths they’re on

Here’s our countdown, from 6 down to 1. (And we can promise the walks are all...

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How to plan a route using your map: the basics of map reading, explained brilliantly
How to plan a route using your map: the basics of map reading, explained brilliantly

Trying to understand how a map relates to what’s on the ground can be tricky....

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5 of Dartmoor’s most magical, mysterious and mythical tors

Nestled in the heart of Devon, Dartmoor National Park is a unique landscape of...

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15 unmissable signs that you’ve had a great day out in the hills

A great day out in the hills normally involves a series of pointlessly...

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Hiking Scotland’s Isle of Harris: rugged mountains, white sand beaches, turquoise bays

In this age of Instagram and AI, you can’t always believe what you see. If...

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Gear Expert Jenna modelling one of the best waterproof jackets for review by LFTO 2
Best waterproof jackets for 2025 | Tested by experts in wild mountain weather

There’s no type of hiking jacket more essential for any outdoor...

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14 best fleece jackets for hikers in 2025, tested by our experts to find the warmest option this winter

When it comes to hiking jackets, especially mid layers, one fabric rules...

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Best GPS running watches for 2025 | Lightweight smartwatches tested and reviewed

For pacing, navigation, fitness stats and so much more, a GPS smartwatch is an...

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