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Our partners at the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) share their top tips to help you enjoy the hills in safety this winter.
We've teamed up with the BMC to bring you a complete guide to climbing, whether you're just getting started or ready to take on real rock for the first time.
A guide to maintaining your waterproof garment, ensuring years of quality performance...
An enjoyable camping trip in wet weather isn't the challenge many people think it is. Armed with the right kit and our expert tips, you'll be getting out there come rain or shine.
Cotswold Outdoor uncover the correlation between a location’s wealth in nature and its residents’ happiness and anxiety levels.
9 different walks with extra wow factor...
Project Manager for the Mend Our Mountains shares some background on the campaign, its evolution and some insights into the BMC's approach to conservation and community involvement.
We believe everyone’s happier outside, which is why free events like the Youth Hostel Association’s (YHA) Festival of Walking is so important. It’s a chance to bring walkers from all backgrounds, cultures, genders and locations across the UK together to celebrate our great outdoors.
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.
Our top tips for camping with kids and ensuring you have the family camping trip you’ve always dreamed of this summer.
To inspire your next big trip, we’ve chosen our most exciting destinations to get you out in nature.
Skiing or snowboarding, winter wonderland or glacial mountains – the first sign of snow means serious fun…
Read our guide below to discover the four key styles of climbing and see which one appeals to you the most…
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