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The best walking and running socks reviews in 2025 to transform your next hike - and perfect for a Christmas stocking!
Our team reviews a selection of the best walking socks including anti-blister, bamboo and wool choices. Get ready to stride in comfort.
I'm an outdoor kit reviewer. These are the 10 gifts I’d want for Christmas
Here are the best gifts for outdoor enthusiasts this festive season.
Is it true Prince Philip and the Queen were cousins?
We take a look at how Queen and Prince Philip were related
This pocket-sized speaker might be your new favourite outdoor companion
We review the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker to see how it stands up to the competition
25 astounding images from the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
Capture the Atlas share their favourite images of the aurora borealis and aurora australis from 2025.
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This clothing could be toxic and may increase cancer risks, say scientists. And many of us wear it
PFAS can repel water, oil, sweat, dirt and
heat, making them ideal for outdoor gear.
But what about the impacts of these
‘forever chemicals’ on the environment and human health? Sam Pyrah investigates
Colossal volcanic eruptions may have triggered the Black Death in medieval Europe
14th-century eruptions may have set off a chain of reactions that led to the devastating pandemic, say researchers.
Aerial photos capture rare whale off US coast. It was last seen 3,000 miles away… in Ireland
There are fewer than 400 North Atlantic right whales left in the world. This one just made an epic journey from County Donegal to Boston.
Macmillan Mighty Hikes in numbers: From beginner-friendly rambles to heart-pumping hill climbs, check out the key stats and choose the hike for you
Planning on completing a marathon or half-marathon hike for charity next year? Here’s our guide to help you decide which route is right for you
25 majestic images from Landscape Photographer of the Year 2025
Stormy skies, violent volcanoes and sublime mountains all feature in 2025's round-up of incredible landscape images.
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British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series