Much Better Adventures Magazine

The New 308-Mile Bikepacking Route on Argyll's Islands

We speak to the creator of the Bikepacking Argyll's Islands trail, which runs from Glasgow to Mull, Jura, Islay and Bute...

Features, Sweden, Conservation, Case Studies

The Wolf Forests of Sweden Threatened by Onshore Wind Farms

Wildlife tourism is playing a significant role in preventing vibrant forests in central Sweden from being clear-cut

Swimming, Feature, Conservation

Why 'Secret' is the Most Divisive Word in Wild Swimming

Is it selfish to keep your swim spot secret? We take a deep dive into responsible access, and the boom in wild swimming...

Features, UK

The Extreme Side of the Lake District, in 4 Stunning Photographs

We talk to Nadir Khan and Tom McNally, the men behind a new book showcasing the extreme side of the Lake District....

Feature, Arctic, Conservation

Meet The Women Who Spent 19 Months Alone in the Arctic

'Hearts of Ice' is a conservation project with a difference - it started life in a remote hut in the Arctic...

Features, Romania, Conservation, Case Studies

How Wild Bison Are Transforming the Southern Carpathians

We go on an animal-tracking adventure in Romania, where bison were reintroduced in 2014 after 200 years away...

Features

From the History Books, Features, Namibia

The Dark History of Kolmanskop - Namibia’s Abandoned Diamond Town

Once one of the richest communities in Africa, the buildings of Kolmanskop have now been reclaimed by the Namib Desert...

Camping, Features

The 8 Types of People Who Go Wild Camping, Described

From the minimalist to the family to the terrified friend...

Features, Lifestyle, Rewilding, Scotland

How We Ditched Our Day Jobs to Live Off the Land in Scotland

Sandra Baer and Lynn Cassells have transformed a croft in the Cairngorms into an award-winning regenerative farm...

Guides

22 Adventure Challenges to Elevate Your Summer

It's not too late to make this summer your most epic one yet!

Guides

The Top 10 Highest Mountains in Europe

The highest peaks in Europe, from Mount Elbrus to Shkhara, and Mont Blanc to Monte Rosa...

Hiking, Guides

12 of the Best Coastal Walks in the UK

These epic coastal walks cross rugged moorland, deserted peninsulas and wild beaches, from Dorset to the Isle of Skye...

HQ

New Year's Letter: Our Reflections and Outlook

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, we've put together a quick recap of the key moments from another big year

Much Better Adventures named ‘Best Travel Agency’ of 2021

The win was one of two claimed at the Travolution Awards

Features, HQ, Conservation

We’re launching the Glasgow Declaration at COP26

What it means and how you can get involved.

Conservation

Features, UK, Conservation

The Fight to Roam: The Argument for Trespassing in England

The public are excluded from 92% of the land in England. We spoke to author Nick Hayes about challenging the status quo...

Features, Conservation

Could Rental Outdoor Gear Drive Buying Out of Fashion?

We talk to Rab and Picture about how rental can make the outdoors more accessible - and reduce over-consumption

Features, Conservation, France

Meet the Man Reintroducing Sea Eagles to Lake Geneva

We spend a day with Jacques-Olivier Travers and his eagle Fletcher, as he prepares to bring the birds back to France...

People

Features, People, Cycling

Geordie Stewart on Cycling Around the World

We caught up with adventurer Geordie Stewart to talk about his experiences and all things cycling round the planet.

Features, People, 7 questions

7 Quick Questions with Laura Kennington

Laura Kennington is an adventurer, speaker and author. She came to talk at one of the Much Better Adventures Investor events and stole the show with her story.

HQ, People

Know a Good Person Doing Good Things?

*This competition is now closed. Every week in our humble newsletter we endeavour to celebrate those good people doing good things in the world. Now, we’re turning to you…

Hiking

Hiking, Guides

12 of the Best Coastal Walks in the UK

These epic coastal walks cross rugged moorland, deserted peninsulas and wild beaches, from Dorset to the Isle of Skye...

Guides, Hiking, Albania, Slovenia

A Guide to the Via Dinarica Hiking Trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Our favourite sections of the longest hiking trail in the Western Balkans

Guides, Hiking, Italy

7 of the Best Hikes in Tuscany

Tuscany is (rightly) renowned for its food and wine, but it's also fantastic hiking territory...

Kayaking

Guides, Kayaking, europe

20 of the Best Kayaking Destinations in Europe

Our favourite destinations for a kayaking adventure, from the remote fjords of Norway to the white water rivers of Slovenia…

Guides, Kayaking, UK

Kayak UK | The Best Rivers to Kayak & Canoe in the UK

A beginner's guide to the best places to kayak in the UK...

Guides, Kayaking

Canoe vs Kayak: What’s the Difference?

Canoe vs kayak. It’s time to choose your fighter. Though in order to do so, you really need to know what the difference between a kayak and a canoe actually is.