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We want your tips for hillwalking on a budget! 🥾
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🎒If you’ve dreamed up a brilliant way to save on gear, transport, food or anything else (and you want to share your genius hiking hacks in Britain’s original mountain magazine) email the team via TGO.ed@kelsey.co.uk 📧
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January 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
We want your tips for hillwalking on a budget! 🥾
🎒If you’ve dreamed up a brilliant way to save on gear, transport, food or anything else (and you want to share your genius hiking hacks in Britain’s original mountain magazine) email the team via TGO.ed@kelsey.co.uk 📧
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🎒If you’ve dreamed up a brilliant way to save on gear, transport, food or anything else (and you want to share your genius hiking hacks in Britain’s original mountain magazine) email the team via TGO.ed@kelsey.co.uk 📧
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December 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Festive reading has arrived 😀 @tgomagazine.bsky.social
⛺ Juls Stodel advises a lonely camper seeking hiking friends for the edge of the world – the Mackenzie to their Collie – and it's fair to say, this month's column is a little jammy.
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"How do I make hiking friends without commitment?"
Juls Stodel advises a lonely camper seeking hiking friends for the edge of the world – the Mackenzie to their Collie – in our advice column.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:11 AM
⛺ Juls Stodel advises a lonely camper seeking hiking friends for the edge of the world – the Mackenzie to their Collie – and it's fair to say, this month's column is a little jammy.
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Kickstart the year with six months of adventure inspiration from #TheGreatOutdoors - for just £15 🎒
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and so much more!
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So delighted that @righttoroam.bsky.social has been voted campaign of the year in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards!
It’s been a big year on access with the Supreme Court victory for wild camping on Dartmoor.
Thanks to @tgomagazine.bsky.social
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It’s been a big year on access with the Supreme Court victory for wild camping on Dartmoor.
Thanks to @tgomagazine.bsky.social
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The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: meet your winners!
Please take the time to get acquainted with your The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 nominees and vote now - each one counts!
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December 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
So delighted that @righttoroam.bsky.social has been voted campaign of the year in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards!
It’s been a big year on access with the Supreme Court victory for wild camping on Dartmoor.
Thanks to @tgomagazine.bsky.social
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It’s been a big year on access with the Supreme Court victory for wild camping on Dartmoor.
Thanks to @tgomagazine.bsky.social
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The Walkhighlands app has been commended in the @tgomagazine.bsky.social reader awards! “Essential for walking in Scotland”, commented one reader to TGO. Another said they “have explored areas I would never have thought of on paths I would never have found thanks to this app!”
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December 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The Walkhighlands app has been commended in the @tgomagazine.bsky.social reader awards! “Essential for walking in Scotland”, commented one reader to TGO. Another said they “have explored areas I would never have thought of on paths I would never have found thanks to this app!”
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NEW BUMPER ISSUE: be inspired by 32 pages of mapped routes & tips on moving to the mountains from folks who've actually done it in our guide to following your outdoor dreams in 2026 🧭
📸 James Roddie featuring Alex Roddie, Suilven
Get your copy now:
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📸 James Roddie featuring Alex Roddie, Suilven
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December 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
NEW BUMPER ISSUE: be inspired by 32 pages of mapped routes & tips on moving to the mountains from folks who've actually done it in our guide to following your outdoor dreams in 2026 🧭
📸 James Roddie featuring Alex Roddie, Suilven
Get your copy now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue...
📸 James Roddie featuring Alex Roddie, Suilven
Get your copy now:
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REVEALED: The Great Outdoors Reader Awards Winners!
🌄 Thank you to every one of you who nominated and voted for your favourite outdoor people, organisations and places. Congratulations to winners and all shortlisted. Here's to a great new year outdoors!
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🌄 Thank you to every one of you who nominated and voted for your favourite outdoor people, organisations and places. Congratulations to winners and all shortlisted. Here's to a great new year outdoors!
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The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: meet your winners!
Please take the time to get acquainted with your The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 nominees and vote now - each one counts!
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
REVEALED: The Great Outdoors Reader Awards Winners!
🌄 Thank you to every one of you who nominated and voted for your favourite outdoor people, organisations and places. Congratulations to winners and all shortlisted. Here's to a great new year outdoors!
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🌄 Thank you to every one of you who nominated and voted for your favourite outdoor people, organisations and places. Congratulations to winners and all shortlisted. Here's to a great new year outdoors!
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"Directors Rachel Grady & Heidi Ewing have crafted an honest portrait of the complexities of coming of age that is as uplifting as it is, at times, deeply affecting to watch." - @tgomagazine.bsky.social.
FOLKTALES is in UK cinemas & on digital from 5 Dec
FOLKTALES is in UK cinemas & on digital from 5 Dec
Film review: Folktales - a fatalist look at coming of age outdoors
Folktales draws on existing modes of mythological storytelling to inspire young people to explore the restorative power of nature.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Directors Rachel Grady & Heidi Ewing have crafted an honest portrait of the complexities of coming of age that is as uplifting as it is, at times, deeply affecting to watch." - @tgomagazine.bsky.social.
FOLKTALES is in UK cinemas & on digital from 5 Dec
FOLKTALES is in UK cinemas & on digital from 5 Dec
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November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Win a Nikwax & Páramo Mega Bundle and Get Winter Ready
Get ready for 2026 adventures and win a Nikwax Paramo bundle including a year's worth of kit care plus a Velez Smock worth over £400!
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November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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🥾 You nominated in your droves & we are delighted to reveal the shortlist in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026!
🏔 Vote now to champion those who made your mountain life better this year in the biggest democratic celebration of British outdoor culture:
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🏔 Vote now to champion those who made your mountain life better this year in the biggest democratic celebration of British outdoor culture:
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The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: vote now!
Please take the time to get acquainted with your The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 nominees and vote now - each one counts!
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November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🥾 You nominated in your droves & we are delighted to reveal the shortlist in The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026!
🏔 Vote now to champion those who made your mountain life better this year in the biggest democratic celebration of British outdoor culture:
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🏔 Vote now to champion those who made your mountain life better this year in the biggest democratic celebration of British outdoor culture:
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You may already know that Windermere is dying. But this footage of the destructive algal blooms must be seen to be believed.
Watch the new film - a continuation of the upstream battle to rid England’s largest lake from sewage - from Matt Staniek and the @savewindermere.bsky.social campaign now:
Watch the new film - a continuation of the upstream battle to rid England’s largest lake from sewage - from Matt Staniek and the @savewindermere.bsky.social campaign now:
Film review - Origin: Finding the Source of Windermere
The footage of our dying lake in the new film from the Save Windermere campaign - by Matt Staniek - must be seen to be believed.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
You may already know that Windermere is dying. But this footage of the destructive algal blooms must be seen to be believed.
Watch the new film - a continuation of the upstream battle to rid England’s largest lake from sewage - from Matt Staniek and the @savewindermere.bsky.social campaign now:
Watch the new film - a continuation of the upstream battle to rid England’s largest lake from sewage - from Matt Staniek and the @savewindermere.bsky.social campaign now:
Roger Smith was the founding editor of #TheGreatOutdoors and bought the TGO Challenge to life. He shepherded both for many years with a careful ethos and calm approach.
Following his recent death, we asked friends and colleagues to share their memories of a quiet, kind and remarkable man.
Following his recent death, we asked friends and colleagues to share their memories of a quiet, kind and remarkable man.
In memory of Roger Smith, founding editor of The Great Outdoors magazine (1938-2025)
Roger Smith was the founding editor of The Great Outdoors and bought the TGO Challenge to life. We share memories of this remarkable man.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Roger Smith was the founding editor of #TheGreatOutdoors and bought the TGO Challenge to life. He shepherded both for many years with a careful ethos and calm approach.
Following his recent death, we asked friends and colleagues to share their memories of a quiet, kind and remarkable man.
Following his recent death, we asked friends and colleagues to share their memories of a quiet, kind and remarkable man.
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Running round Whitbarrow checking a few directions for @tgomagazine.bsky.social - not too onerous work.
October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Running round Whitbarrow checking a few directions for @tgomagazine.bsky.social - not too onerous work.
Follow in the footsteps of the dinosaurs and ice age polar bears with our mountain time travel issue 🦕
❄️Plus! Skill up and make this your best winter yet with our 10-page skills guide in collaboration with the pros at Glenmore Lodge.
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❄️Plus! Skill up and make this your best winter yet with our 10-page skills guide in collaboration with the pros at Glenmore Lodge.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Follow in the footsteps of the dinosaurs and ice age polar bears with our mountain time travel issue 🦕
❄️Plus! Skill up and make this your best winter yet with our 10-page skills guide in collaboration with the pros at Glenmore Lodge.
🏔️Get your copy now:
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❄️Plus! Skill up and make this your best winter yet with our 10-page skills guide in collaboration with the pros at Glenmore Lodge.
🏔️Get your copy now:
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🍂 LAST CHANCE: Nominate your outdoor heroes in #TheGreatOutdoors Reader Awards - and please share the news so other can have their say!
⏳ Nominations close on October 31 2025 at midnight. Thank you for taking part.
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⏳ Nominations close on October 31 2025 at midnight. Thank you for taking part.
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The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: nominate your heroes!
Recognise the best of British outdoor culture. Nominate your outdoor heroes for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 now!
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October 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🍂 LAST CHANCE: Nominate your outdoor heroes in #TheGreatOutdoors Reader Awards - and please share the news so other can have their say!
⏳ Nominations close on October 31 2025 at midnight. Thank you for taking part.
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⏳ Nominations close on October 31 2025 at midnight. Thank you for taking part.
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Explore Scotland’s most unruly park with our 'High Culture' special 🌄
⛰ Much like art, the mountains are at their most thrilling when they don’t play by the rules. We hope this issue inspires a creative impulse in you.
📸 Paul Skea
🔗 Get your copy now:
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⛰ Much like art, the mountains are at their most thrilling when they don’t play by the rules. We hope this issue inspires a creative impulse in you.
📸 Paul Skea
🔗 Get your copy now:
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October 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Explore Scotland’s most unruly park with our 'High Culture' special 🌄
⛰ Much like art, the mountains are at their most thrilling when they don’t play by the rules. We hope this issue inspires a creative impulse in you.
📸 Paul Skea
🔗 Get your copy now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue...
⛰ Much like art, the mountains are at their most thrilling when they don’t play by the rules. We hope this issue inspires a creative impulse in you.
📸 Paul Skea
🔗 Get your copy now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue...
Give the gift of adventure with a subscription to The Great Outdoors this holiday season 🎒
🦅#TheGreatOutdoors has been helping people to explore for more than 40 years. We exist to help you make the most of your time outside.
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🦅#TheGreatOutdoors has been helping people to explore for more than 40 years. We exist to help you make the most of your time outside.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Give the gift of adventure with a subscription to The Great Outdoors this holiday season 🎒
🦅#TheGreatOutdoors has been helping people to explore for more than 40 years. We exist to help you make the most of your time outside.
Subscribe today and save 64% at the link below:
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🦅#TheGreatOutdoors has been helping people to explore for more than 40 years. We exist to help you make the most of your time outside.
Subscribe today and save 64% at the link below:
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🍂The leaves on the trees are beginning to crimson, and this can only mean one thing... The Great Outdoors Reader Awards are officially open!
🏆 These awards are the UK’s biggest democratic celebration of the best of our outdoor culture.
Have your say now:
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🏆 These awards are the UK’s biggest democratic celebration of the best of our outdoor culture.
Have your say now:
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The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: nominate your heroes!
Recognise the best of British outdoor culture. Nominate your outdoor heroes for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 now!
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🍂The leaves on the trees are beginning to crimson, and this can only mean one thing... The Great Outdoors Reader Awards are officially open!
🏆 These awards are the UK’s biggest democratic celebration of the best of our outdoor culture.
Have your say now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/the-gre...
🏆 These awards are the UK’s biggest democratic celebration of the best of our outdoor culture.
Have your say now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/the-gre...
⛺ We partnered with Trek Scotland & Minreet Kaur for a first-time Munro wild camp in the Cairngorms.
🌄 Minreet's mum Pal is in remission. She's 75 in November - and is nails enough to attempt Bynack More in the dark!
Watch this space for her full story. An inspiration! 👏
📸 @davidlintern.bsky.social
🌄 Minreet's mum Pal is in remission. She's 75 in November - and is nails enough to attempt Bynack More in the dark!
Watch this space for her full story. An inspiration! 👏
📸 @davidlintern.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
⛺ We partnered with Trek Scotland & Minreet Kaur for a first-time Munro wild camp in the Cairngorms.
🌄 Minreet's mum Pal is in remission. She's 75 in November - and is nails enough to attempt Bynack More in the dark!
Watch this space for her full story. An inspiration! 👏
📸 @davidlintern.bsky.social
🌄 Minreet's mum Pal is in remission. She's 75 in November - and is nails enough to attempt Bynack More in the dark!
Watch this space for her full story. An inspiration! 👏
📸 @davidlintern.bsky.social
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Motivational magazine just been delivered 🏕🥾🏔👍
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August 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Motivational magazine just been delivered 🏕🥾🏔👍
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⛺Britain's most experienced gear team reveals TGO's Gear of the Year.
🥾With 200+ years of experience & countless hours working outdoors, we can distinguish between hype & innovation. Wary of the latest freebie praised online? You’re in the right place!
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/gear-guides/...
🥾With 200+ years of experience & countless hours working outdoors, we can distinguish between hype & innovation. Wary of the latest freebie praised online? You’re in the right place!
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/gear-guides/...
The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards 2025
Britain's most experienced gear team share top picks of outdoor kit and innovations. See the winners of TGO's Gear of the Year Awards 2025.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
⛺Britain's most experienced gear team reveals TGO's Gear of the Year.
🥾With 200+ years of experience & countless hours working outdoors, we can distinguish between hype & innovation. Wary of the latest freebie praised online? You’re in the right place!
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/gear-guides/...
🥾With 200+ years of experience & countless hours working outdoors, we can distinguish between hype & innovation. Wary of the latest freebie praised online? You’re in the right place!
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/gear-guides/...
Uncover Britain’s mountain myths & legends in our new bumper issue 🧙♀️
🏆 PLUS: we reveal the world-class bits of kit and the brands announced victorious in our annual Gear of the Year Awards!
Get your copy of this special issue of #TheGreatOutdoors now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue...
🏆 PLUS: we reveal the world-class bits of kit and the brands announced victorious in our annual Gear of the Year Awards!
Get your copy of this special issue of #TheGreatOutdoors now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue...
August 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Uncover Britain’s mountain myths & legends in our new bumper issue 🧙♀️
🏆 PLUS: we reveal the world-class bits of kit and the brands announced victorious in our annual Gear of the Year Awards!
Get your copy of this special issue of #TheGreatOutdoors now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue...
🏆 PLUS: we reveal the world-class bits of kit and the brands announced victorious in our annual Gear of the Year Awards!
Get your copy of this special issue of #TheGreatOutdoors now:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/latest-issue...
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Second attempt to recci a route for @tgomagazine.bsky.social ended in failure. ROW shown on OS 1:25,000 map around Castell Caerau not visible on the ground. Shoulder deep in bracken, gorse and heather most of the morning. 🙄
#solstice #eryri #gwynedd #parccenedlaetholeryri #cymru #snowdonia #castell
#solstice #eryri #gwynedd #parccenedlaetholeryri #cymru #snowdonia #castell
June 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Second attempt to recci a route for @tgomagazine.bsky.social ended in failure. ROW shown on OS 1:25,000 map around Castell Caerau not visible on the ground. Shoulder deep in bracken, gorse and heather most of the morning. 🙄
#solstice #eryri #gwynedd #parccenedlaetholeryri #cymru #snowdonia #castell
#solstice #eryri #gwynedd #parccenedlaetholeryri #cymru #snowdonia #castell