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An introduction to Via Ferrata – Mountain Tracks
Via Ferrata – Trekking with a Twist! As a hill walker and trekker you may have enviously viewed posters and videos of climbers hanging from their finger tips on huge...
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5 Campsites to Try in UK National Parks
It’s National Parks Week! And to help you get out and enjoy the nation’sbreathing spaces, we asked the folks from coolcamping.com for their pick of the national parks’ best campsites. Famed for...
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Top 10 Cycling Routes in Eryri (Snowdonia)
With great hills, comes great expectation. Mountain bikes at the ready, get set for our favourite Snowdonia cycle rides – from family friendly to the ambitious 364km challenge of The...
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Mammut Experience Day
GO staff hit the hills with the guys from Mammut Mammut are on the rise here in the UK, offering some great high end technical gear to tackle some of the...
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10 Cycle Routes in Cairngorms
Explore the Magnificent Cairngorms National Park: Your Cycling Paradise with a Plethora of Scenic Routes. Renowned for its breath-taking beauty and diverse terrain, the Cairngorms stand tall as a top...
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5 Waterside Campsites to Try in the UK
5 waterside campsites in the UK All aboard! We’re heading downriver on a voyage of campsite discovery with James Warner Smith, editor of the Cool Camping guidebooks, as he picks his top...
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An introduction to Alpine – Mountain Tracks
Guest post: An introduction to Alpine from Olly @ Mountain Tracks The summer is here and it’s time to start thinking about alpine mountaineering again. Undertaking an alpine adventure as...
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3 min readGO Outdoors Become a DofE Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit
GO Outdoors become a DofE Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit GO Outdoors is proud to announce our partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to become a Retailer of Recommended...
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Introducing the Berghaus Ridgemaster & Fellmaster
Stride into autumn with new GORE-TEX® jackets from Berghaus Here at GO Outdoors, we are really excited about the latest Berghaus jackets that have landed. They’re brand new for autumn/winter...
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23 Walks with Myths, Stories & Legends
Take a walk through myths, legends and stories Britain is steeped in history, and with history also comes a few tall tales, myths and folklore. To celebrate the very real...
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Top 10 Last Minute Glamping Picks
Step into the realm of hassle-free outdoor indulgence with our last-minute glamping picks! Perfect for all you outdoor enthusiasts who love the idea of embracing nature without compromising on comfort,...
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What is Hydrophobic Down?
Hydrophobic Down or HydroDown™ (depending on which brand you look at) is a new type of down insulation that is set to be very popular this winter, as it has...
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FREE One Pot Camping Recipes
The 3rd volume in our FREE Camping Cookbook series is here featuring‘One Pot Recipes’ It’s here! The 3rd instalment of our FREE downloadable camping cookbook series. After the success of our...
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GO Outdoors Exeter Charity Challenge
Welcome to the first GO Outdoors Exeter Challenge… …are you ready to push yourself to the limit, and take on 7 backbreaking challenges in one day? The event takes place...
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9 Festival Hacks That Will Change Your Life
Festival tips for novice campers Festival season is well underway, and for many, it’s their only experience of camping during the year. So if you’re a total novice camper, then...
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Ed Jackson Interview – Berghaus Adapts
In 2017, Ed Jackson suffered a horrific accident in a swimming pool that changed his life completely. The former No 8, who played for Wasps and Dragons, dived into a...
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Top Tips To Get Outdoors More
Top Tips To Get Outdoors More “Getting outdoors doesn’t have to mean going on a massive hike in the mountains, or travelling up to the highlands of Scotland – it...
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10 Snowdonia Walking Routes to Try
10 tips for taking in Snowdonia on foot From gentle strolls to challenging hikes, there’s a walk to suit all abilities in Snowdonia. Check out this blog to see our...
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10 Walking Routes in Yorkshire Dales to Try
Looking for Yorkshire Dales walks? Here are some routes we recommend The best way to see the beautiful Yorkshire Dales is on foot, so whether you’re an experienced walker or not,...
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Down vs Synthetic: Which Insulation Should you Choose?
You’re heading out to town on an extremely cold winter afternoon, the air is crisp and the ground is dry, which insulated jacket are you reaching for… down or synthetic...
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Essential Tent Care: Prep for Winter Hibernation
For many campers, the first signs of winter mark the end of an unbeatable summer of camping trips and staycations. If you’re looking to tie up your guylines for the winter, we’ve...
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