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The BMC's Winter Walking Advice
The BMC's Winter Walking Advice
The BMC's Winter Walking Advice

Our partners at the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) share their top tips to help you enjoy the hills in safety this winter.

The Rambler's Top City Escape Walks
The Rambler's Top City Escape Walks
The Rambler's Top City Escape Walks

Just a short car, bus or train ride away from some of Britain’s most popular cities, you’ll find some incredible rural walks ranging from leisurely two hours strolls to more challenging, longer routes. Here, the Ramblers take us through their top ten countryside escapes.

An Interview With The Filmmaker Of Free To Run
An Interview With The Filmmaker Of Free To Run
An Interview With The Filmmaker Of Free To Run

We spoke with filmmaker, Carrie Highman, about her experiences creating the incredible film with The North Face, Free to Run. 

Introducing The New Garmin fēnix® 7 Pro and epix™ Pro Smartwatches
Introducing The New Garmin fēnix® 7 Pro and epix™ Pro Smartwatches
Introducing The New Garmin fēnix® 7 Pro and epix™ Pro Smartwatches

The fēnix® 7 Pro and epix™ Pro build on Garmin’s world-renowned accuracy, durability and build quality for those who want to live an active outdoor life. Read on to discover the features of each new model you can take advantage of on your next adventure. 

My Ultimate Spring To Summer Camping Kit List
My Ultimate Spring To Summer Camping Kit List
My Ultimate Spring To Summer Camping Kit List

Jamie Ramsay tells us his packing process with useful tips for travelling light. Along the way, he shares his go-to camping list he relies on for his solo ventures. 

Embracing The Power Of Walking In Nature
Embracing The Power Of Walking In Nature
Embracing The Power Of Walking In Nature

Together with the National Trust this National Walking Month, we share tips on tapping into the power of nature.

National Walking Month: An interview with the Ramblers
National Walking Month: An interview with the Ramblers
National Walking Month: An interview with the Ramblers
Britain's Keenest Campers
Britain's Keenest Campers
Britain's Keenest Campers
UK's Most Instagrammable Countryside Locations
UK's Most Instagrammable Countryside Locations
UK's Most Instagrammable Countryside Locations

Uncover the UK’s most breathtaking countryside locations. From Devon's stunning coastline to Lancashire's historic charm, Cotswold Outdoors new study reveals the most Instagrammable areas of the UK.

13 Places To Explore In Wales With Elinor Fay @ConsciouslyElle
13 Places To Explore In Wales With Elinor Fay @ConsciouslyElle
13 Places To Explore In Wales With Elinor Fay @ConsciouslyElle
Raynor Winn Landlines Prize Draw
Raynor Winn Landlines Prize Draw
Raynor Winn Landlines Prize Draw

To celebrate the paperback release of the Sunday Times bestseller Landlines by Raynor Winn, documenting her 1,000 mile walk across Britain, we’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate Cotswold Outdoor walking kit bundle worth over £650.

8 Top Tips For Planning Your First Climbing Trip
8 Top Tips For Planning Your First Climbing Trip
8 Top Tips For Planning Your First Climbing Trip

Climbing has its highs but planning is key to make sure everything runs smooth, here are some tips to help you set off on the right foot

British activity trends: The UK’s biggest lovers of outdoor adventure
British activity trends: The UK’s biggest lovers of outdoor adventure
British activity trends: The UK’s biggest lovers of outdoor adventure

Outdoor activities, on the surface, look to be more popular than ever. But who is actually getting involved the most and in which activities? Where in the UK are the most avid campers, paddle-boarders or hikers for example?

Pub Walks With The Ramblers
Pub Walks With The Ramblers
Pub Walks With The Ramblers

Our partners at the Ramblers have shared some of their favourite routes for a stroll and a pub stop.

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