Much Better Adventures Magazine

'The Benchmark for Beauty' | Kayaking the Fjords of Western Norway

We jump in a kayak to paddle Norway's pearl, the Nærøyfjord, hiking to mountain tops and wild camping along the way...

The 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...

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Features, Lifestyle

The Guide to Adventuring Confidently on Your Period

We talk to three women about how they manage - and even embrace - their periods while on adventures…

Lunchtime Cinema, Features, Surfing, Australia

Surfer Lucy Small, on Equal Opportunities and Money in Sport

"To be there, it takes exactly the same amount of money, effort, time, and passion," says surfer and activist Lucy Small

Features, Scotland, Conservation, Trail Setting Stories

The Rotting Art Gallery Hidden in the Scottish Highlands

In Inshriach Forest, the haunting sculptures of Frank Bruce are slowly rotting back into the soil, just as he intended...

Guides

Guides, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Patagonia

10 of the Best Long-Distance Hikes in the Andes

From Torres del Paine in Patagonia to Cotopaxi, the Ecuadorian avenue of volcanoes and Colombia's remarkable cloud forest...

Norway, Guides, City Guides

The City Guide to Bergen, Norway

Our guide to where to eat, drink, sleep and explore in Bergen, Norway's second biggest city and the gateway to the fjords...

Guides, Features

5 of the Most Epic Adventures in Alaska

Our favourite ways to experience the Alaskan wilderness, from bikepacking on remote trails to dogsledding over glaciers...

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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, Scotland, Conservation, Trail Setting Stories

The Rotting Art Gallery Hidden in the Scottish Highlands

In Inshriach Forest, the haunting sculptures of Frank Bruce are slowly rotting back into the soil, just as he intended...

Features, Albania, Conservation, Vjosa

Albania's Vjosa, the Last Wild River in Europe, is to Become a National Park

The Albanian government have taken a huge step towards protecting the 270km Vjosa river, in a huge win for activists...

Conservation, UK, Features

How to Poo Outdoors: A Deep Dive into Human Faeces in Wild Places

We take a squat with the experts to talk about pooing outdoors, and how to answer nature's call responsibly while hiking...

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…