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1092-trail-running-shoes-buying-guide
1092-trail-running-shoes-buying-guide
Running
1092-trail-running-shoes-buying-guide

Find the best Trail Running shoe for you...

The BMC's Winter Walking Advice
The BMC's Winter Walking Advice
Walking
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 Complete Guide To Climbing By The BMC
The Complete Guide To Climbing By The BMC
Climbing
The Complete Guide To Climbing By The BMC

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.

Waterproof Care Guide
Waterproof Care Guide
Footwear
Waterproof Care Guide

A guide to maintaining your waterproof garment, ensuring years of quality performance...

Top Tips For Camping In Wet Weather
Top Tips For Camping In Wet Weather
Camping
Top Tips For Camping In Wet Weather

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.

Next to Nature
Next to Nature
Next to Nature

Cotswold Outdoor uncover the correlation between a location’s wealth in nature and its residents’ happiness and anxiety levels.

Wow Factor Walks with the National Trust
Wow Factor Walks with the National Trust
Walking
Wow Factor Walks with the National Trust

9 different walks with extra wow factor...

The BMC's Mend Our Mountains Campaign
The BMC's Mend Our Mountains Campaign
The BMC's Mend Our Mountains Campaign

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.

Outdoor Citizens And Supporting Their Community
Outdoor Citizens And Supporting Their Community
Outdoor Citizens And Supporting Their Community

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. 

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.

7 Essential Tips for Family Camping
7 Essential Tips for Family Camping
Camping
7 Essential Tips for Family Camping

Our top tips for camping with kids and ensuring you have the family camping trip you’ve always dreamed of this summer.

Discover Five Ultimate Summer Adventure Getaways
Discover Five Ultimate Summer Adventure Getaways
Discover Five Ultimate Summer Adventure Getaways

To inspire your next big trip, we’ve chosen our most exciting destinations to get you out in nature.

Top 40 Winter Playgrounds
Top 40 Winter Playgrounds
Snow sports
Top 40 Winter Playgrounds

Skiing or snowboarding, winter wonderland or glacial mountains – the first sign of snow means serious fun…

A Beginners Guide To Climbing Styles
A Beginners Guide To Climbing Styles
A Beginners Guide To Climbing Styles

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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