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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

The Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails in Ireland and 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.

A climber in crampons stemming up a snow-encrusted rock chimney on a Scottish winter crag, viewed from below against a pale sky.

Into the Lion's Jaw | A Scottish Winter Climbing Epic

When a perfect Scottish winter brings Creag Meagaidh's icefalls into perfect condition, two climbers discover that getting up is the easy part.

Camp Notes

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.

Two trail runners seen from behind moving together along a wide leaf-covered trail through an autumnal woodland, wearing long-sleeve tops and running tights.

From Walker to Runner: Transitioning to Trail Runs

Trail running isn't all elite athletes and suffer-fests. Walkers already have a solid foundation when it comes to picking up the pace – making next steps easier than you'd think.

Trail runner Sophie Ranson with a running vest stuffed full of soft flasks, smiling as she runs uphill on a rocky mountain trail during the Ring of Steall Skyrace.

The Kit List: What's Actually in My Running Vest

Ultrarunner Sophie Ranson empties her trail vest so you don't have to start from scratch. From all-weather essentials to race-day extras, here’s the gear that earns its place, and why.

Trail runner ascending a grassy ridge above Loch Leven in the Scottish Highlands at sunset, with Pap of Glencoe rising behind

Training Grounds | UK’s Best Trail Running Routes

Spring is the trail runner's season. Here are Britain's finest routes – coastal, mountain and everything in between – to inspire your next run as the days finally start to deliver.

Field Guides

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.

The golden sands, azure sea and lush greenery of Beauport Bay, St. Aubin, Jersey, Channel Islands.

Field Guide: Jersey, Channel Islands

Balanced between Britain and France and shaped by tides, language and centuries of history, Jersey boasts unique castles and beaches, plus plentiful surf spots and coastal paths.

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

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.

VSSL Java portable coffee grinder and Nest pour-over kit on the back of a vehicle tailgate during a backcountry fly fishing trip.

VSSL | The Story

How a Canadian survival gear company discovered its true calling in outdoor coffee culture – and never looked back.

Style

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.

Festive scene of outdoorsy family sitting outside their vintage VW camper van surrounded by gifts and fairy lights.

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 Christmas list.

Three stylish young people walking down a busy city street.

Urban Adventurer Style

Urban exploits demand urban style. So, whether you’re exploring your own city or a whole new one, here's how to create a versatile look that works anywhere, from highbrow gallery to trendy club…

Culture & Pioneers

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.

Stylised illustration of Isabella Bird on horseback with composite landscape background inspired by her global travels

“No Place For A Lady” | The Extraordinary Life of Isabella Bird

Defying Victorian convention, Isabella Bird was a pioneering explorer and adventurer – circling the globe, climbing volcanoes and riding with outlaws, decades before British women even had the right to vote.

AI-generated image of barren British mountains showing denuded uplands, dried-up valleys and parched woodland. Could this be what our iconic landscapes will look like in the near future?

Climate Shift: How Britain’s Wild Places Are Being Redrawn

From summit to sea, Britain is already feeling the effects of climate change. Nature writer Gordon Eaglesham envisions a troubled future that could reshape our iconic landscapes forever.

Outdoor Larder

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.

Foraging Guide: Wild Garlic | Outdoor Larder | WildBounds UK

Foraging Guide: Wild Garlic

Abundant in well-established woodland throughout spring, wild garlic is a much-loved foraging staple across Britain and Europe.

Foraging Guide: Wood Blewit Mushroom | Outdoor Larder | WildBounds UK

Foraging Guide: Wood Blewit Mushroom

Arriving late in the year, wood blewits are the ideal quarry for the committed autumn-winter forager. With a meaty texture, they work great in mushroom pâté.

The Yellowfoot Mushroom is a small but prized wild mushroom that thrives throughout autumn and early winter in the UK.

Foraging Guide: Yellowfoot Mushroom

Commonly known as the “winter chanterelle,” this unassuming edible mushroom brings a splash of summer to the darkest months in the UK.

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