Ben Lomond walking route guide Scottish Highlands
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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Best pop-up tents
I’m an expert outdoor gear tester and this is the best pop-up tent I’ve tried

For simple and super-quick pitching, a cheap pop-up tent can’t be beaten –...

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Deo Kato running in South Africa
Deo Kato becomes first person to run over 8000 miles from Cape Town to London

On 24 July 2023 London-based Deo Kato set off from Cape Town on a mission to...

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The Great Ridge leading to Mam Tor
Mam Tor and the Great Ridge: Is this the best walk in the Peak District?

Mam Tor is perhaps one of the most easily identifiable hills in the Peak...

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Place Fell route guide Lake District
Get dreamy views of Ullswater on this classic Lake District circuit | Place Fell route guide

Whenever you visit a mountainous region like the Lake District, the obvious...

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Lake District Hostel Hop
24 mountains, 50 miles, 4 days – backpacking made easy on the Lake District Hostel Hop

What’s the hardest thing about backpacking through mountains? For us,...

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4 star rating for the compressport hurricane waterproof running jacket
Compressport Hurricane waterproof running jacket | Tested and reviewed

Compressport Hurricane waterproof running jacket sets out to deliver a winning...

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Driving road trip Scotland
What camping with a roof tent is really like

Despite the rise – it’s arguably more of an eruption – in the...

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Expert gear tester Lily Canter posing in the Janji Rainrunner waterproof jacket
How does the Janji Rainrunner waterproof jacket compare to competition from Patagonia and Montane?

With its striking panelling design, the Janji Rainrunner certainly knows how to...

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child hiking in the mountains
10 great mini mountains to climb with kids – from Devon to the Highlands

There are few better ways to make family memories than by spending a day...

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Star ratings for the Patagonia Houdini Stash running jacket
Our new choice for winter warmth: The Patagonia Houdini Stash running jacket

Patagonia’s Houdini Stash pullover is a featherweight layer promising...

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