Alex Foxfield

Exactly when does a hill become a mountain? Is there even an exact answer? We consider the attributes an upland must boast before it can proudly call itself a mountain

The best walks in the Cotswolds: set out from the region’s golden stone villages into magnificent valleys, rolling hills and sumptuous woodland

What is trad climbing? We delve into what separates trad from other climbing disciplines, where you can do it and what equipment you need

A guide to climbing rating systems to help you compare trad to sport, US to UK, bouldering to scrambling and everything in between

Our selection of the best walks in the Yorkshire Dales has spectacular day walks, iconic landmarks and immense expeditions to some of the national park's most beloved summits

Don't leave home without one! As this guide shows, a camping bucket has numerous uses around the campsite...

Our guide to wildfire safety details how to ensure you don’t accidentally start a wildfire – and how to keep safe should one occur in your region

Our guide to solo backpacking adventures in the great outdoors, how to stay safe when going it alone, and instances when you shouldn’t go by yourself

Our sleeping pad vs air mattress guide considers the pros and cons of these two sleep systems for car camping and expedition use

Our guide to ensuring your time spent cooking, singing and storytelling around the campfire is memorable for the right reasons

What is backpacking? We consider how (and if) backpacking differs from hiking and trekking, and delve into the many forms it can take

Compass bubbles: our guide to why they form, the affect they have on your navigation and what you can do about them

Wondering what to do if you get lost hiking? We guide you through the processes you should adopt if you find yourself lost on the mountain

Who was John Muir? We take a close look at the life of the influential ‘father of the National Parks’ and consider his ongoing legacy

Our guide to hiking in Italy: from sun-kissed coastal paths and towering volcanoes to the dramatic Dolomites and the splendour of the Western Alps

We define what your right to roam is, consider where it applies and what it means for your outdoor adventures

Hut to hut hiking is one of the best ways to journey through the high mountains on foot. We consider the practicalities and some of the best hut journeys

Our guide to the finest Cinque Terre Hikes reveals the secrets of these gloriously isolated and picturesque villages – plus when to go and other practicalities

In the battle of hardshell vs softshell we consider the advantages, disadvantages and uses of different types of hiking jacket

Want to know where to go hiking in France? Read our guide to some of the finest trails, from day walks in the shadow of Mont Blanc to long distance treks like Corsica’s spectacular GR20