Charlie Lyon
Charlie is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for hiking, biking, wild swimming and active travel. She recently moved from Bristol to South Wales and now refuses to leave home without one of the following: lightweight hikers, wetsuit, mountain bike, tent. Having bought a fixer-upper that backs on to protected woodland, her love of nature and wildlife has intensified and the dark skies have kickstarted a new fondness for stargazing.
Latest articles by Charlie Lyon

By Jonathan Manning Last updated
Don't let the rain ruin your plans. Hit the trails and stay dry in the best rain pants available now

By Matthew Jones Last updated
Our roundup of the best one-person tents details the finest options for lone wilderness adventures

By Alex Foxfield Last updated
We take a closer look at the benefits, risks and safety rules when firing up a heater to keep warm under canvas

By Claire Maxted Last updated
There's no need to break the bank when picking up a new pair of rides – the best cheap running shoes have been tested and rated by our experts

By Julia Clarke, Cat Ellis, Charlie Lyon, Will Symons Last updated
From rugged builds for multi-day missions in the mountains to sleek and lightweight running companions, the best Garmin watches combine reliable GPS, advanced performance metrics and long battery life to suit every kind of athlete and adventurer

By Jen and Sim Benson, Alex Foxfield Last updated
Your backcountry adventure will be way more enjoyable if you master the basics of pitching a tent before setting out. Here are our expert tips

By Rosee Woodland Last updated
Riverbeds, rocks, rapids, reefs, rudders... the best water shoes to protect your feet from blue-space hazards

By Matthew Jones Last updated
Our selection of the best 2-person tents are highly portable and give reliable shelter for your backcountry expeditions

By Alex Foxfield Last updated
Master the art of building and lighting a fire in the wild with our expert tips. Plus, get to grips with our jargon buster

By Charlie Lyon Published
Next month, Luke Tarrant will join adaptive mountaineer Ed Jackson on an expedition to Kyrgyzstan to attempt a summit that no one has managed before

By Claire Maxted Last updated
Our selection of the best water bottles for running available right now will help you select the best one to stay hydrated

By Julia Clarke Last updated
Big battery life, enhanced mapping, audio capabilities... we've tested the best GPS watches to see how they stack up against the manufacturers' claims

By Craig Taylor, Charlie Lyon Last updated
Our selection of the best 4-season sleeping bags will keep you safe and toasty while camping, no matter how low the mercury

By Charlie Lyon Published
Ground has been broken on the two year project that will improve the visitor experience – but there's still $1 million to raise to get it finished

By Charlie Lyon Published
The Slovak Direct route has seen fewer than 20 ascents since the 1980s

By Charlie Lyon Published
Ukranian climber Yaroslav Tkach took gold with his incredible sub-five-second performance

By Charlie Lyon Published
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By Charlie Lyon Published
This good-looking bundle is what you need for uphill adventure and downtime by the river this summer, but hurry, it's limited edition

By Charlie Lyon Published
The UK-only offer aims to encourage seasonal campers and festival-goers to bring tents home with them rather than abandoning them after one use

By Charlie Lyon Published
The bridge connecting Zion Lodge to the Emerald Pools Trail system is now open to visitors following a lengthy period of construction

By Charlie Lyon Published
The Bear star wants you to have fun cooking in the great outdoors using the new Tread pizza oven in an intrepid orange colorway

By Charlie Lyon Published
The Ukrainian-American climber puts the success of his sea to summit Everest speed climb down to over 400 hours spent in a hypoxic tent - we got the low down on how he prepared

By Charlie Lyon Published
The Girl Climber feature-length doc features 10 years of incredible footage, including the day Emily sent the Golden Gate route on El Capitan

By Charlie Lyon Last updated
Following two investigations, the largest water company in the UK has been slapped with the penalty for polluting rivers and for paying out cash to investors while failing customers

By Charlie Lyon Published
David Sullivan "shed tears of joy" as he heard the medical advice he had installed at over 16,400ft had been put to great use
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