Trail

If you love to sling on a backpack, head for the hills and do some wild camping, Trail Magazine is for you. Each issue is packed with: - Routes with full OS mapping - Reviews of the latest outdoor kit - The UK’s best outdoor writing - Exclusive picture and video content As the UK’s biggest and best-selling hillwalking magazine, we specialize in the most beautiful, most spectacular and most challenging regions of Britain and Europe – and inform you about all the tools you need to explore them. If you want adventure you’ll love Trail, and Trail will love you.

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TRAIL Picks • Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

“Life's problems disappear when you camp on a mountain” • RUSS MOORHOUSE is on a mission to camp out on every Trail 100 peak – a challenge that spans four countries, 100 of the UK's finest hills and mountains, and a punishing 88,339m of ascent. This month Russ can see the finish line, but it still seems so far away…

Out there • YOUR MOUNTAIN SNAPS & TALES FROM THE TRAILS

How the Sun powers our hillwalks – and everything else

MOUNTAINS FOR THE MIND • Lakeland artist Charlotte Gurran begins every piece of work at a mountain foot or the water's edge. And it's here, with art and nature combined, she finds peace and clarity. Yet another example of how spending time outdoors can boost your mental health.

BLACK EDGE • MOEL SIABOD has a divine ridge just perfect for beginner scramblers, and better still, you're likely to have it all to yourself.

YORKSHIRE'S FINEST • Some hills are best when climbed together. Others need separation for their quality to shine. Few should be rushed. INGLEBOROUGH is one that deserves time and space but is too often reduced to one-third of a hurried three-peak-pack. Let's put that right.

THE COST OF OBSESSION • 100 years after George Mallory's famous death and disappearance on Everest, we examine what it was that drew him to risk all, not once but three times, on the world's highest mountain.

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD • If you want to explore the awesome mountains of SKYE but are put off by crowds and Instagrammers, then get off the beaten track to a secretive loch in the Black Cuillin with our local expert as your guide.

[HOW TO] CAR CAMP • Turn your car into a cosy place to spend the night.

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FIRESIDE HALLOUMI HASH • Camping Season are championing great food and good mental health in the outdoors. Find more delicious recipes and unique spice mixes at wearecampingseason.com

HOW TO: FASTPACK • Are you ready to up the speed on your multi-day adventures? Here's a quick rundown on everything you need, to decide if backpacking at pace is for you!

A fleece for all seasons • The new Black Diamond Coefficient Storm is an update to its alpine climbing focused Coefficient Hoody, and one that should bring it to the attention of hikers and hillwalkers.

Trail shoes • Whether you want a cushioned, trainer-style hiker for long, loping hill days, or a more structured and supportive shoe for tackling tougher terrain, we've got the right HIKING SHOE for you.

Sun protection • The mountains are exposed places, and in summer exposure to UV can be perilous. Protect your skin, your health and your kit, with gear designed for long days in the sun.

Summer daypacks • For stashing snacks and spare layers, a 20-30L BACKPACK is the perfect companion for those long summer days in the mountains. Here are our top picks…

EXPERT GUIDES TO BRITAIN'S BEST MOUNTAIN ROUTES

Gleouraich & Spidean Mialach •...