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In this section we strive to answer all your outdoor queries, with tips and advice from our seasoned professionals.
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How to Patch and Repair a Hole in a Down Jacket

Been sat too close to the campfire again? Caught a branch? Here's what you need to do...

How to Patch and Repair a Hole in a Down Jacket
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What to Expect at the Climbing Wall | Advice For First Timers

Want to start climbing for the first time but a little nervous about what's involved? This should help to put your mind at ease...

What to Expect at the Climbing Wall | Advice For First Timers
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How to Get into Climbing | A Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know to kick off your vertical adventures

How to Get into Climbing | A Beginner's Guide
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How to Choose a Pair of Climbing Shoes | Buyer's Guide

Our fuss-free guide to choosing the best climbing shoes for you

How to Choose a Pair of Climbing Shoes | Buyer's Guide
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Hiking Advice | How To Train For A Long-Distance Walk

Follow these quick tips and you'll be amazed at the distances you'll be able to cover on foot

Hiking Advice | How To Train For A Long-Distance Walk
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Photography Tips | How to Predict a Cloud Inversion In The Mountains

Our expert guide to getting yourself into the right place at the right time

How to Predict a Cloud Inversion | Lansdscape Photography Advice
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Top 10 | Best Trail Running Holiday Destinations Around The World

We've picked a mix, with options for solo exploring and also trips based around a race

Best Trail Running Holiday Destinations
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Gear Skills | A Beginner's Guide To Tarp Camping

Don't know your A-Frame from your Lean-To? Here's how to perfectly rig a tarp for a safe, stable and dry night under the stars

A Beginner's Guide To Tarp Camping | Backpacking Advice
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A No-Nonsense Guide To Choosing The Best Trail Running Shoes For You

Our expert trail running shoe tester Kieran breaks down the key aspects to assess

How To Choose The Best Trail Running Shoes For You
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Top 10 | UK & Ireland Bikepacking Events for 2023

From gnarly expeditions to short and sharp weekenders, there's something for everyone here

Best Bikepacking Events UK & Ireland | 10 Scenic Cycling Challenges For 2023
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Gear Skills | What To Take On A Winter Hike

How to layer efficiently, safety equipment, the good materials and bad materials – it's all covered here

Winter Kit Checklist | What To Take On A Winter Hike
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Winter Hiking Advice | How To Be Well Prepared and Safe in Cold Conditions

In association with Lifesystems, we present our top tips for hiking adventures above the snowline

Winter Hiking Advice | How To Be Well Prepared and Safe in Cold Conditions
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What I Wish I Knew Before My First Big Trek

Going on your first long-distance trek? Here’s some top tips from outdoor adventurers to get you on your way.

Advice For Long Distance Walking | First Time Trekking Tips
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Menstruation On The Trail | Eco-Friendly Sanitary Options For Outdoor Adventures

Anna Richards explores the different products available for managing 'the time of the month' when outdoors

Menstruation On The Trail | Eco-Friendly Sanitary Options For Outdoor Adventures
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Best Hiking Destinations In Europe | Long-Distance Trekking Holidays For A Post-Pandemic World

Get ahead of your post-lockdown holiday planning with this expansive list of some of the best hiking locations Europe has to offer.

Best Hiking Destinations In Europe | Preparing For Post-Covid 19 Long-Distance Trekking Adventures
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Spring Clean Your Boots | How To Get Your Hiking Footwear In Shape For The Season

Just a little bit of TLC can go a long, long way to making your boots perform better and for longer

Spring Clean Your Boots | Our Guide To Getting Your Hiking Footwear Ready For The Season
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The 10 Best Bikepacking Routes In The UK

Looking for a cycling adventure for this summer? Here are 10 routes we recommend.

Best Bikepacking Routes UK | 10 Long-Distance And Off-Road Cycling Tours
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The 10 Finest Walks In Pembrokeshire

Epic routes exploring the 'peninsula of a thousand peninsulas'

Best Walks In Pembrokeshire | 10 Mapped Routes
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Top 10 | UK's Best Campsites With A View

'Nearly wild' coastal and mountain locations where you'll find the perfect basecamp

Best Campsites In The UK | Stunning Places To Camp By The Coast Or In The Mountains
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