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Best ultra trail running shoes for 2025 | Tested and reviewed

Comfort is king when it comes to ultra trail running shoes. These are the shoes...

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Britain’s top 10 mountain pubs – roaring fires, real ales, great grub

Not much beats pushing open a creaky pub door at the end of a long day of...

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Trail magazine March 2025 issue
Trail magazine, latest issue | 100 peaks you HAVE to climb in your life, plus great pub walks

My advice, in terms of getting the best from the new issue of Trail, is...

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Helvellyn via Swirral Edge: the perfect Lake District scramble for beginners

I’m a bit of a scaredy cat when it comes to exposure while scrambling (and...

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

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

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Proviz Reflect360 waterproof running jacket | Tested and reviewed

Proviz has built a reputation as the go-to brand for reflective jackets, with...

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The Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc (UTMB) is a highly competitive ultra marathon...

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Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan ridge – the best way to climb Scotland’s southernmost Munro

Rising to 974m above sea level, Ben Lomond is Scotland’s southernmost Munro....

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Cadair Idris Traverse | Miles of quiet ridge wandering on an iconic North Wales mountain

Regal and dignified, Cadair Idris is the favourite of many who roam the uplands...

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What’s a good half marathon time?

Here at LFTO, we’ve published advice and plans for basically every race...

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The High Stile Range: Bag four mighty Wainwrights in one classic Lakeland traverse

Nestled within the picturesque Lake District fells, and known as the High Stile...

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