Author Kate Milsom
Kate Milsom

Kate Milsom

Kate Milsom is a British sports journalist and outdoors gear tester. Originally from a honey-stone village nestled in the rolling Cotswolds, Kate grew up exploring the trails and rivers from her own front door. After studying Literature and French at university, Kate went on to write for some of the UK's leading outdoors publications, including 220 Triathlon, Cycling Plus, Men's Fitness, Live For The Outdoors, and, of course, Countryfile.

Recent articles by Kate Milsom
SONSONATE, EL SALVADOR - MARCH 29: Detailed view of roasted coffee beans during a coffee tasting event on March 29, 2026 in Sonsonate, El Salvador. According to the Coffee Council of El Salvador, the production registered an increase of 42.1% during the first trimester of the 2025-26 cycle. (Photo by APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images)

Are your coffee habits causing premature ageing?

It's the most popular drink across the globe, but could your morning cup of joe be doing more harm than good?
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camouflage tree WW1

Hidden in plain sight: The ingenious deception of World War One's stealth trees

Hidden among desolate, war-ridden landscapes, the lifeless trunks of 'stealth trees' concealed a daring secret. Inside them, silent watchers risked everything in an attempt to turn the tide of the most devastating war Europe had ever seen.
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Vue aérienne d'une calanque près de Marseille le 20 août 2023. (Photo by Victor LOCHON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

European E-paths: Explore the interconnected super-trails along Europe's most scenic and iconic walking routes 

Spanning over 75,000km of Europe's most stunning hiking routes, E-paths are a brilliant way to explore further afield
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The Admiral von Tromp wreck in front of the black nab at Salt Wick Bay. (Photo by: Loop Images/Dave Peck/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Unravelling the enigma of the Admiral von Tromp: What really happened to the wayward trawler?

Discover the story behind the modern and frankly mind-boggling mystery that still remains unsolved today
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A capybara, or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), is pictured at the Leslie Pantin Zoological Animal Conservatory in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela on December 13, 2025. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP via Getty Images)

Hampshire's most wanted: The viral capybara still on the run and other famously elusive zoo escapees

From a red panda perusing Cornish shops to a capybara frolicking in a Hampshire river, here are a few of some of the most infamous zoo escapees in recent years and what happened to them
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Visitors walk along one of the world's steepest streets in Dunedin, New Zealand, on January 21, 2025. Baldwin Street, built in the 1860s in Dunedin, New Zealand, is once the world's steepest street with a 34.8% gradient and is now a popular tourist spot. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Discover the unbelievable gradients and cobbled chaos of the world's 5 steepest streets

We weigh up the contenders for the steepest streets in the world, including one that climbs at a mindblowing 45% gradient
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Britain's King Charles III and South Downs National Park Authority walks the King Charles III England Coast Path as he inaugurates the path at Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, in Seaford south east England on March 19, 2026. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Royal seal of approval: The King surprises walkers on the 6.5 million-step King Charles III England Coast Path

Could you walk for 900 hours around the coast of England? The stats are in on the new coastal path, which has gone down in history as the longest continuous, managed coastal route in the world. Here's what you need to know...
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View of the cruiser "S.M.S Markgraf"- around 1910 (Photo by ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

A vast relic of naval history lies just off Scottish shores, and it has a story to tell

This remarkably intact 175m-long German dreadnought can still be glimpsed off Orkney's coast, if you know where to look
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£20 british banknotes

The Bank of England announces new theme for the next generation of banknotes

Imagery celebrating Britain's native wildlife will feature on the next run of banknotes, says the Bank of England, after a public vote found a clear majority in favour of the theme.
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Jockey Paul Townend rides racehorse King Rasko Grey to win the Turners Novices' Hurdle horse race on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse, in Cheltenham, western England on March 11, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images)

How do racehorses get their names?

Why do racehorses sometimes have ridiculous names? Naming conventions for racehorses can get creative at times. Here's how the monikers are chosen...
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Bridgerton filming locations

How rich are the Bridgertons? 

Prosperous and eligible in the eyes of society and the Queen, the Bridgerton family in today's money are likely to be multi-millionaires. We investigate...
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