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A sea of jagged mountains in the Dolomites, seen from the final stretch of the climb to the summit of Punta Ovest del Forame from Cimabanche.

Iron Ways and Old Wounds | Via Ferrata in the Dolomites

The Dolomites are famous for their world-class via ferrata – but for writer Nike Werstroh, it's the wartime history hidden high in the mountains that keeps drawing her back.

Scotland's most accessible coastal trail might just be the perfect beginner backpacking route: 28 miles of clifftop drama and pretty harbour villages in a relaxed three-day hike, with legal wild camping and zero stress.

Wild Camping the Berwickshire Coastal Path

Scotland's most accessible coastal trail might just be the perfect beginner backpacking route: 28 miles of clifftop drama and pretty harbour villages in a relaxed three-day hike, with legal wild camping and zero stress.

The Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails in Ireland & Northern Ireland

From the craggy coastlines of the Wild Atlantic Way to the rolling hills of Kerry, here are 8 stunning long-distance treks from the Emerald Isle.

Camp Notes

Camper van with a side awning extended, a hammock strung between trees and two dogs relaxing beside it at golden hour, parked on a dusty track above a lake.

Pimp Your Van: How to Upgrade Your Camper and Build a Luxury Basecamp

Whether you're nursing a beloved banger or rolling in something a little more respectable, the right kit turns any van into a proper home from home. Here's what to buy before you hit the road.

Panoramic views from the summit of Roys Peak, near Wānaka on New Zealand's South Island.

Top 10 Places to Visit in New Zealand

Discover the top 10 places to visit in New Zealand, from Milford Sound to Queenstown. Plan your perfect NZ adventure with WildBounds.

How To Bothy In Scotland | WildBounds

How to Bothy in Scotland

Scattered across Scotland, bothies are simple wilderness shelters that are free to stay in and open to anyone, from backpackers and bikepackers to climbers and hikers.

Incredible Scandinavian Cabins | Camp Notes | WildBounds UK

6 Scandinavian Cabin Getaways

These designer cabins are dream boltholes that each showcase cutting-edge Nordic design, from conceptual treehouses to solar-powered ski lodges.

Field Guides

Field Guide: Cornwall

Field Guide: Cornwall

Cornwall boasts more than 300 miles of coastline – from wild, surf-battered beaches to sheltered turquoise coves. Here’s how to uncover the best of it, from ancient castles and cliff-top walks to the finest seafood spots.

Field Guide: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, Scotland

Field Guide: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, Scotland

Winding loch shores, big mountains and wildlife around every corner – this is Scotland's most popular national park for good reason. Here's what to know before you go.

This floating garden of the Atlantic is one of Europe’s most scenic islands. Its volcanic past has created dramatic landscapes, with countless opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Field Guide: Madeira, Portugal

This floating garden of the Atlantic is one of Europe’s most scenic islands. Its volcanic past has created dramatic landscapes, with countless opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Sunrise over moorland ridge from Grindslow Knoll with layered hills in distance, Peak District

Walking Weekends | Edale, Peak District

Gateway to the Dark Peak's wildest moorland and the historic birthplace of Britain's National Trails, Edale punches well above its weight as a walkers' basecamp.

Movers

10 Up-and-Coming Adventurers to Watch in 2024 | Movers | WildBounds UK

10 Up-and-Coming Adventurers to Watch in 2026

From inspirational Instagrammers to hilariously entertaining Tik-Tokers, here are 10 of the best up-and-coming personalities in the outdoor and adventure scene.

10 Adventurous Women to Follow on Instagram | movers | Wildbounds

10 Adventurous Women to Follow on Instagram 2026

If you're looking for a daily dose of Instagram inspiration, here are ten incredible female adventurers who are guaranteed to liven up your feed.

View over River Feshie in Glen Feshie, Cairngorms National Park. Image by Jon Sparks via Alamy.

Interview: Lisa Chilton on Rewilding Scotland

Scotland’s iconic landscapes hide an uncomfortable truth: it’s one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. The leader of rewilding charity ‘Scotland: The Big Picture’ explains why restoring the nation’s wild heart is paramount.

Brands

A man wearing a cream oversized hoodie and black trousers leans against a concrete pillar in a modern city setting, wearing a black CODE OF BELL sling crossbody.

CODE OF BELL | The Story

Born in Los Angeles from three decades of product design experience, CODE OF BELL is reimagining what everyday carry can be – one obsessively engineered sling at a time.

Compact Claymore Ultra LED lantern balanced on rock reflecting in still mountain lake water at dawn.

Claymore | The Story

Dying batteries. Inadequate lumens. Fumbling in the dark. South Korean brand Claymore is solving your outdoor lighting frustrations with cutting-edge LED tech.

&SONS | The Story

&SONS | The Story

How a creative quest for the perfect workwear spawned a pioneering brand built on craftsmanship, authenticity and timeless style.

Tactica | The Story

Tactica | The Story

It started with the highest-funded multi-tool in crowdfunding history. Now, this slick Aussie brand is redefining EDC in the modern age.

Style

Two men sitting on a granite rock in a forest, laughing and relaxing in casual shorts.

From Trail to Tide: Seriously Good Shorts for Summer 2026

Retro chinos, technical hiking shorts, workwear canvas, surf trunks, amphib crossovers – we've got more shorts on WildBounds than you've had soggy bank holidays. Here's our pick of the best, whatever the summer throws at you.

What’s your Sunski style?

What’s your Sunski style?

Whether you’re a wind-burned alpinist, roving troubadour, beach bum or 4x4 fanatic, Californian brand Sunski has a set of sunnies for you.

Outdoor Gift-Giving Solved: What to Buy for Every Type of Adventurer

Outdoor Gift-Giving Solved: What to Buy for Every Type of Adventurer

From outdoor cooking obsessives to vintage vanlifers, we've matched the best outdoor brands to every adventurer on your list.

Culture & Pioneers

Uffington White Horse. Prehistoric Bronze Age chalk hill figure Oxfordshire, England. Close up over head, eye, ears and neck. By David Matthew Lyons via Adobe Stock.

Walking into Other Worlds | Britain’s Real Fantasy Locations

From a chalk horse cut into Oxfordshire hillside to a Pembrokeshire beach scattered with painted pebbles, Britain is full of places where real and imagined worlds collide. Here are six locations that inspired some of fiction’s greatest fantasy writers.

Close-up of a vintage Crosley record player with a Columbia Records vinyl playing, shot from above on a warm wooden surface

Ultimate Log Cabin Albums: 10 LPs to Disappear Into the Woods With

Rain drumming on the roof, a whiff of woodsmoke in the air, and no signal for miles around – we reckon these are the ten albums that should sit right next to the record player in any backwoods retreat.

Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team carrying out a difficult stretcher rescue in the teeth of a storm. Photo by Steve Penny courtesy of Tweed Valley MRT.

Into The Storm | A Brief History of British Mountain Rescue

They go out when everyone else turns back, they work for nothing, and they never say no. This is the remarkable history of our mountain rescue teams – and why it's time they were properly recognised.

Outdoor Larder

Poulet Breton in a pan, finished with foraged wild mushrooms and fresh herbs

Recipe: Campfire Poulet Breton

Just because you’re cooking over the campfire doesn’t mean you can’t go gourmet. This luxurious classic chicken dish from France’s Brittany region is simple, classy and delicious.

Close-up of ripe lingonberries on plant stem in natural habitat.

Foraging Guide: Lingonberries

The lingonberry is a staple in Scandinavian cuisine. These small, tart, red berries pair wonderfully with meat, cream, and gravy, but while they grow wild across the UK, not many people take advantage of them…

Close-up of ripe bilberries on plant stem in natural habitat.

Foraging Guide: Bilberries

Packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavour, the bilberry – a wild blueberry found across Britain and Europe – is a seasonal delight worth searching for.

Foraging Guide: Alexanders | Outdoor Larder | WildBounds UK

Foraging Guide: Alexanders

Usually found in coastal regions, Alexanders date from the Roman period. Mixed with cream cheese, the chopped leaves make a great filling for puff pastry bites.

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