The Great Outdoors

TGO Magazine is your essential guide to hillwalking and backpacking in the UK and overseas. Get out more! We provide all the inspiration you need to plan your next trip, plus expert reviews and tips. The Great Outdoors is for anyone who loves walking in the hills, mountains and wild places. With information on the latest gear, in-depth features and stunning photography, The Great Outdoors will help you access the high peaks and long trails of Britain and beyond. Our enhanced digital addition includes even more great photos and interactive content.

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The Great Outdoors

JULY in the mountains

Langdale boulders, Lake District • I was heading into Great Langdale, planning to hike Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell. I pulled the car up as there was a lovely cloud inversion in the valley, and took a couple of photos as the first sunlight hit the Langdale Pikes. Right then it began to rain further up the valley, and a rainbow appeared to crown the scene. It was a great start to the day, and a total surprise – I’d expected neither the inversion nor the rainbow.

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SHIELDBUGS • Nadia Shaikh zones in on an angular (and potentially pungent) insect with stories aplenty to tell during the fizz of summer

Fighting fires with the Peak’s new wildfire engagement officer • The growing threat posed by wildfires in Britain has prompted high-risk areas around the country to introduce preventative measures. In the Peak District, that has meant the creation of a wildfire engagement officer role. Damian*, the first person to hold the position, explains to Claire Maxted what it involves

CAT BELLS • A pretty name for a child’s mountain, Jim Perrin recalls his first ascent of the hill on which Beatrix Potter’s Mrs Tiggy-Winkle had some of her adventures

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THINK BIG • How far can you travel under your own steam? To feed your summer ambitions, we’ve rounded up great human-powered adventures to fit any timescale

Rapid RESPONSE • Multiday adventurer David Myers responded to a dramatic family accident in equally dramatic fashion – by setting a fastest known time on the South West Coast Path and fundraising for his dad’s rescuers into the bargain

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SUMMER OF SKILLS • The team of experts at Glenmore Lodge share their advice on navigation, refuelling, river crossings and prepping for better hills days in our annual Summer Skills Special

SUMMER SKILLS: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE • The difference between a great adventure in the mountains and a disaster story can boil down to just a few simple tweaks in planning and execution. Mountaineering Instructor Alan Halewood shares his tips for a better hill day

SUMMER SKILLS: STREAM CROSSING 101 • Big hill days often come hand-in-hand with stream crossings, so it’s good to be prepared. Alex Parmenter, senior instructor at Glenmore Lodge, explains how

SUMMER SKILLS: THE SECRETS OF GOOD SNACKING • Which lightweight meals contain the most nutrients? Can walkers fuel up on gels and bars? And why are sour sweets your secret weapon on hot days? Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Isi Oakley delivers the lowdown on successful snacking on the hill

SUMMER SKILLS: NATURAL NAVIGATION • Over-reliance on apps and devices can damage your navigation skills. Naomi Dodds, freelance instructor at Glenmore Lodge, explains how to take your navigational cues from the natural environment

THE ROAD TO ENERGIA • Hannah Mitchell follows her friend and climbing partner into the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan to trek their way to trust, healing, humour and a...