Get in touch: [email protected] @TGOMagazine /TGOMagazine http://www.tgomagazine.co.ukSpring 2019 The Great Outdoors 3WELCOMEWELCOME
AS A READER OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS,
no doubt you are a enthusiastic visitor to the
wild and hilly places of the British Isles. But I
wonder how many of you are lucky enough to
live close to our favourite landscapes?
In the irst feature in this month’s magazine,
ive outdoor writers tell us about the wonderful parts of the
country in which they’ve made their homes. Some of them made
conscious decisions to move closer to the hills; others ended up
there by circumstance. All have inspiring stories to tell about
the joys of living close to the landscapes they love. And they’ve
got some great recommendations for walking routes on their
doorsteps: in the Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales,
Snowdonia and Dartmoor.Above the clouds on the Kentmere Fells with view of Ill Bell, Froswick and Thornthwaite CragDiscover where the locals walk
Further north, photographer Alex Nail has a great tip for
anyone visiting the hillwalking mecca of Torridon. When you’re
planning your jaunts up Beinn Eighe, Liathach or Beinn Alligin,
don’t neglect to check out their neighbour. Beinn Dearg sees fewer
visitors but, as Alex’s photographs demonstrate, it makes for a ine
walk with glorious views over the surrounding Munros.
On the subject of Munros... this year sees the centenary of the
death of Sir Hugh Munro, the man who gave his name to Scotland’s
mountains over 3,000t. On page 56, Munroist and author Alan
Rowan takes a look at the Munros phenomenon and also pays a
visit to the Munro Society exhibition currently on display in Perth.
If you’re passing through the city, it’s worth checking out. You
might spot a few familiar names from this magazine.
Emily Rodway, EditorPhoto: Andy Stothert/Getty Images