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Pitch Up: The Best Campsites in Wales For Adventurers

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Sleep Like Royalty in a Scottish Castle Hotel

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Where to Pitch Up: The Best Campsites in Wales for Outdoor Adventures

Looking for the perfect basecamp in Wales? Skip the busy holiday parks and pitch up at these small, hidden-gem campsites — made for walkers, climbers, paddlers and anyone chasing a wilder kind of weekend.

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Sleep Like Royalty: 10 of the Best Castle Hotels in Scotland

Whether you're craving a romantic Highland retreat, a quirky weekend break, or a seriously indulgent stay, these unique Scottish castles are the perfect basecamp for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

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Pitch Perfect: The Best Campsites in Cornwall

Pack your tent... and your surfboard. These campsites in Cornwall are the perfect place to spend a night under canvas, and then get out early to catch some waves.

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Quirky Hotels in the UK: 10 Unique and Unusual Places to Stay

From historic lighthouses and restored windmills to luxury floating hotels and futuristic cabins, these weird and wonderful hotels are the ideal basecamp for an unforgettable holiday

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Best Gifts for Outdoor Adventures

From waterproof headphones to packable travel games, get geared for adventure with our pick of the best gifts for outdoor lovers

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The Best Beach Saunas in the UK: Where to Warm Up After a Wild Swim

From wood-fired cabins on remote Scottish shores to stylish saunas on Cornwall’s coast, we’ve rounded up ten of the best beach saunas in the UK - our favourite places to warm up after a chilly dip in the sea.

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Treasure Island | Adventure in Malta

Malta has long been a popular beach getaway for Brits, but its history is complex and fascinating. Will Renwick digs a little deeper, to discover the island’s wilder side.

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// Gear //

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CosiMac CosiRobe2 Review: A Cosy and Resilient Changing Robe

Designed for the burliest of British weather, the super-stylish CosiMac CosiRobe 2 may be the most resilient, cosiest changing robe we’ve ever tested.

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CosiMac CosiRobe2 Review: A Cosy and Resilient Changing Robe

Designed for the burliest of British weather, the super-stylish CosiMac CosiRobe 2 may be the most resilient, cosiest changing robe we’ve ever tested.

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Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket Review 2024

Standfirst: A great companion for winter layering or spring/autumn chills, we test out the Heli R down jacket from Kathmandu to see how it shapes up.

Joby Seapal Underwater iPhone Housing Review: Underwater magic

For the budding phone photographer wanting to explore water-based shooting, or for the pro with an occasional need, the Joby SeaPal represents a very approachable route into the world of underwater photography.

Shimoda Carry-On Roller V2 Review: Rolling luggage with a twist

Shimoda are rapidly rising to the top of the list as luggage makers for adventure photographers. We’ve reviewed their rucksacks before and rated them extremely highly, so were curious to see if they could transfer their attention to detail and rugged construction to something a little more focussed on comfortable travel.

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