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The Cape Wrath Trail

Wiggling through the glens and over the passes of Scotland’s mighty north-west, taking in Knoydart, Torridon and Assynt, ‘Britain’s toughest trail’ is a longdistance walk of a lifetime. In the first of this new series, Andrew Wasley gives us the lowdown...

Natural highlights in the outdoors

THIS MONTH: PUFFINS

SARAH CURRAN

At the end of 2022, Sarah Curran completed

Our roundup of what’s been happening in the outdoor world

Apps ‘shouldn’t substitute for map and compass’ Walkers

March 2023

Crickhowell Walking festival Sheffield Adventure Film Festival The

Hillwalking is for everyone – but only if you’re the right fit

People with plus-size bodies have to limit their outdoor ambition because of a lack of suitable clothing. That needs to change, says Mary-Ann Ochota

Do go chasing waterfalls

NOTES FROM THE EDGE

FIVE MILLION STAR HOTEL

For years, author Sue Fletcher yearned to sleep under the stars without a tent - but her fears as a solo woman got in the way. She shares how she finally embraced the joy of bivvying...

GOING THE DISTANCE

How long can outdoor gear last? Chris Townsend heads for a subzero winter camp on the Creag Meagaidh massif, armed with some of his most enduring clothing and equipment – including items almost half a century old! – to see how well it performs

SKY WALKS 9 OF THE BEST TREKS IN THE ALPS

Planning an Alpine hiking holiday this year? Hanna Lindon picks some of the best treks in Europe’s greatest mountain chain, from bucket list classics to lesser-trodden gems

LIFTING THE CURSE

Albania’s Accursed Mountains are one of the least-visited mountain regions in Europe. Peter Elia sets out to explore them via a remarkable trail that leads the way to a brighter future

CRADLE OF WILDNESS?

Italy’s Val Grande National Park is considered the wildest area in the Alps. Charlie Jarvis traverses the valley, uncovering the region’s more contested and complex histories along the way

Welcome

We asked, you voted! The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2022 are the UK’s democratic celebration of the best of outdoor culture. Here are the winners...

THE EXTRA MILE AWARD

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WALKERS’ PUB OF THE YEAR

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HOSTEL OR BUNKHOUSE OF THE YEAR

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WALKERS' APP OF THE YEAR

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HOW TO WINTER WILD CAMP

Contributing editor David Lintern shares some hard-won tips, tricks and advice

Learn new winter skills with Plas y Brenin’s Scotland-based courses

Want to boost your winter skills and confidence? Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre, offers a range of courses in Scotland for beginners and intermediates alike

GEAR

News from the world of outdoor kit, and product reviews from the UK’s most experienced gear-testing team

TRAIL SHOES

Running Munroist Fiona Russell and lightweight backpacker David Lintern take a look at lightweight trainers for hillwalking, backpacking and fell running in the warmer months

Testing sustainable baselayers on the trail

How does hiking gear made from seaweed, castor bean oil and eucalyptus really perform? Anna Richards puts three tops made with ‘sustainable’ materials to the test on a new mountain trail

Our walks this month

1 Blairmore to Cape Wrath North Highlands Alex

10 varied routes in Scotland, England and Wales

In this issue of TGO we’ve been praising

Blairmore to Cape Wrath (and beyond) North Highlands SCOTLAND

Alex Roddie heads (far) north on the Cape Wrath Trail

Pentlands traverse Midlothian SCOTLAND

Craig Weldon enjoys the best of the Pentlands on a rollercoaster route

Greenhead to Sewingshields Crags Northumberland ENGLAND

Ian Battersby visits the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail and its undulations

Coniston to Langdale Lake District ENGLAND

It’s hard to beat this section of the Cumbria Way, says James Forrest

Grasmere to Patterdale Lake District ENGLAND

Vivienne Crow tackles part of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast

Howgill Fells Cumbria ENGLAND

Ian Battersby’s fine circuit uses parts of two longdistance paths

Rishworth Moor & Stott Hall Farm West Yorkshire ENGLAND

Andrew Galloway visits the Pennine Way’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Offa’s Dyke & Llan-fawr Powys WALES

Roger Butler follows where Offa and Owain Glyndwr trod

Lizard Peninsula South West Coast Path CORNWALL

Fiona Barltrop takes a walk down the Lizard’s western side

Totland to Bembridge Isle of Wight ENGLAND

Ronald Turnbull walks a long chalk ridgeline with the sea on his right