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The Algarve: Surfing Portugal’s Southwest Corner | WildBounds

The Algarve: Surfing Portugal’s Southwest Corner

From gentle white water rollers to near perfect barrels and thumping reef breaks, the Algarve has it all – and being situated on the corner of the Iberian Peninsula means it has the widest swell window in Portugal.

5 Seen Wanderung - Switzerland's Five Lake Hike | WildBounds

A Walker's Guide to Switzerland's Five Lake Hike

Visiting five crystal clear alpine lakes and offering stunning views of the Swiss Alps, the 5 Seen Wanderung, or Five Lake Hike, is one of Switzerland's classic mountain circuits

Climbing Catalonia: Siurana | WildBounds

Climbing Catalonia: Siurana

Seasoned climber and WildBounds contributor Chris Kalman visits Catalonia and explains how to get to the most famous of all Spanish climbing destinations – Siurana. Here's where to stay and what to take with you.

Outdoor Larder

Recipe: Slow Cooked Tacos with Citrus, Chili & Whisky | WildBounds

Recipe: Slow Cooked Tacos with Citrus, Chili & Whisky

Chef Kieran Creevy’s mouth-watering slow cooked goat tacos were inspired by a trip to the Canary Islands for the start of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – one of the world’s greatest ocean rowing events

Recipe: Chicken Satsivi Soup | WildBounds

Recipe: Chicken Satsivi Soup

Expedition chef Kieran Creevy is renowned for his gourmet wilderness meals, which are inspired by local landscapes and cultures. This warming chicken soup was created while winter camping in the mountains of the Georgian Caucasus

Recipe: Red Bean Stew & Cornbread | WildBounds

Recipe: Red Bean Stew & Cornbread

Expedition chef Kieran Creevy is renowned for his gourmet wilderness meals, which are inspired by local landscapes and cultures. This hearty stew with fresh cornbread was created while trekking in the mountains of the Georgian Caucasus

Poulet Breton | Camp Notes | Wildbounds

Recipe: 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 really simple but very classy, not to mention absolutely delicious.

Movers

9 Incredible Nature Photographers to Follow on Instagram | WildBounds

9 Incredible Nature Photographers to Follow on Instagram

For days when you can’t immerse yourself in nature, get your daily dose by following these incredible ‘grammers.

19 Inspiring BAME Outdoor Instagram Accounts | WildBounds

19 Inspiring BAME Outdoor Instagram Accounts

Celebrate diversity in the great outdoors by following these awesome black, Asian and minority ethnic adventurers on Instagram.

Interview: Surfer Kepa Acero | WildBounds

Interview: Surfer Kepa Acero

Serial pursuer of perfect waves, solo surf explorer, YouTube sensation: Basque surfer Kepa Acero is all these things and more. Chris Hunt caught up with Kepa to talk surfing, adventure and life.

Camp Notes

10 Reasons to Head Out on a Winter Walk | WildBounds

10 Reasons to Head Out on a Winter Walk

The frozen months aren’t just for cosying up by the fire. Here are ten reasons why you should head out on a winter walk this season

Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Our Top Picks | WildBounds

Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Our Top Picks

Here it is: The WildBounds Gift Guide, our carefully curated list of perfect presents to save 2020, with must-have outdoor kit, essential everyday gadgets and sleek, stylish accessories

How To Get Into Canoeing | WildBounds

How To Get Into Canoeing

Whether you're exploring local rivers or paddling the Yukon, canoeing is an incredible and relaxing way to travel. Here's our essential guide to get you started

Brands

Meander Apparel | The Story | Meander Jacket, Edinburgh, Scotland

Meander Apparel | The Story

Bridging the divide between performance outerwear and lifestyle clothing, Meander gear thrives whether you’re on the bike, commuting in the city or working from home

BBCo | The Story

From slouch beanies made from sustainable wool to waxed cotton caps made from heritage fabrics, BBCo is a proudly British headwear brand with big ambitions

Best of the US – the greatest all-American outdoor kit | WildBounds

Best of the US | All-American Outdoor Kit

The best of our brands direct from the USA, featuring classic American outfitters like Filson and Pendleton plus specialist outdoor gear from NEMO Equipment and Western Mountaineering

Field Guides

Field Guide: Innsbruck | WildBounds

Field Guide: Innsbruck

Surrounded by towering mountains, historic Innsbruck is the bustling capital city of Austria's Tyrol region, a perfectly situated urban launchpad for mountain sports and outdoor adventures.

Field Guide: Salzburg | WildBounds

Field Guide: Salzburg

With storybook scenery and adventure sports galore, Salzburg isn't just an incredible holiday destination - it's a must-visit for outdoorsfolk

Field Guide: Rocklands, South Africa | WildBounds

Field Guide: Rocklands, South Africa

Rocklands, South Africa. Orange rock, vast skies and the most incredible barbecued food you will ever have.

Detours

Friday Detours: 4th December 2020 | WildBounds

Friday Detours: 4th December 2020

Our regular round-up of outdoor lifestyle news and inspiration from across the web. This week: outdoor-loving BAME women, adventurous reads that make great gifts, the science of sweat, the people who will make 2021 better than 2020 and the launch of our Christmas gift guide.

Friday Detours: 27th November 2020 | WildBounds

Friday Detours: 27th November 2020

Our regular round-up of outdoor lifestyle news and inspiration from across the web. This week: heartbreakingly cute penguins, adventure goats, the impact of COVID-19 on US public lands, the invidious camping colour bar and an epic canoe adventure in the Scottish Highlands

Detours 20 Nov 2020 | WildBounds

Friday Detours: 20th November 2020

Your favourite weekly round-up of outdoor lifestyle news and inspo is back! This week: calling all female filmmakers, Britain’s’ queen of the mountains, gourmet backcountry recipes, winter pursuits and the wonderful world of live nature webcams.

Friday Detours: 25th September 2020 | WildBounds

Friday Detours: 25th September 2020

The best outdoor and lifestyle news and inspiration from across the web. This week: the man who is helping to make America’s outdoors less white, epic UK walks, the world’s loneliest job and the world’s most spectacular deep cave.

Culture & Pioneers

Forgotten XIII: The Roots of Modern Rugby | wildbounds

Forgotten XIII: The Roots of Modern Rugby

In 1871, a group of clubs came together to agree the rules of rugby, becoming founding members of the Rugby Football Union. There were 21 clubs in total – 8 of whom are still active. But what about the rest?

Stoke City, Wolves, Sunderland and the Birth of US Pro Soccer | WildBounds

Stoke City, Wolves, Sunderland and the Birth of US Pro Soccer

In the summer of 1967, a handful of English Football League clubs headed to the US and adopted unfamiliar alter egos to play in the inaugural season of the United Soccer Association Championship

Words To Live By: 12 Inspirational Outdoor Quotes | WildBounds

Words To Live By: 12 Inspirational Outdoor Quotes

A dozen moving and motivational life lessons from the outdoor greats, drawn from the work of best-loved writers from John Muir and Henry David Thoreau to Robert Macfarlane and Cheryl Strayed