Much Better Adventures Magazine

Why Conservation Requires an Intersectional Approach

We interview the ecologist and storyteller Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant about working in conservation, as a black female scientist

Spain, Hiking, Features

Spain’s Best Kept Secret: Hiking in the Picos de Europa

We head to northern Spain to hike hut to hut through lush forest, razor-sharp rocks and remarkable high-mountain views

Lifestyle, Features

How Adventure Made Us Stronger Mothers

We speak to three inspirational women about how they juggle the competing demands of work, family and adventure...

Features, Hiking

Why are Everyone's Knees Buggered from Hiking and Trail Running?

We ask orthopaedic surgeon Prof Gordon Mackay, and a walking pole expert, how to protect our knees in wild places...

UK, Cycling, Trail Setting Stories

Inside Gravelfoyle: The First Waymarked Gravel Trails in the UK

With easy access to a trail network spanning over 200km, Aberfoyle is quickly establishing itself as the UK's home of gravel cycling...

Features

How Listening More Closely Could Save the Planet

We speak to biologist David Haskell about the "crisis of sensory extinction", and why it's vital to listen to the natural world

Lunchtime Cinema, Cycling, UK, Features

The New 500-Mile Cycling Route Around Argyll and the Isles

We speak to endurance-cyclist Jenny Graham about her new short film, made with Markus Stitz and Mark Beaumont

Features

Giant Bicycles, Pumpkin Paddles and a New Trail in Lancashire

Good news? In this era?! 'Shine On' brings you five short snippets of good news to start your September off right

Guides

Norway, Guides

Wildlife in Norway: Your Guide to Wildlife Watching in Norway

What types of animals can you see in Norway, from whales to Arctic foxes, and where and when you need to go to see them

Guides, Hiking, Norway

Best Hikes in Norway: 15 of the Most Beautiful Fjords for Hiking

Glacial lagoons, verdant forests and soaring mountains - our guide to the best fjord hikes in Norway...

Guides, Svalbard

4 Big Reasons to Have an Adventure in Svalbard

Why come on holiday to these islands? Well here's just a few reasons it might tickle your adventure tastebuds.

HQ

Our Annual Carbon Footprint Progress Report: 2021

Marking our homework and the lessons we learnt along the way.

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

Conservation

Features, Vjosa, Conservation, Albania

Inside the Fight to Save the Vjosa, One of Europe's Last Wild Rivers

As the Albanian government commit to establish a Vjosa Wild River National Park, we journey to the blue heart of Europe...

Features, Conservation

Shine On: River Restoration, Sweden's Wooden City and the Return of the Vulture

Good news? In this era?! 'Shine On' brings you five short snippets of good news to start your July off right...

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...

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

Guides, Hiking, Norway

Best Hikes in Norway: 15 of the Most Beautiful Fjords for Hiking

Glacial lagoons, verdant forests and soaring mountains - our guide to the best fjord hikes in Norway...

Morocco, Hiking, From the History Books

The Story of Chefchaouen, Morocco's Blue City

Wonder the steep streets, souks and staircases of Chefchaouen, and you'll find yourself surrounded by vibrant blue...

Trail Setting Stories, Hiking, UK

The Coleridge Way, Exmoor's Most Poetic Walking Trail

Trace the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge's route across Exmoor and the Quantocks, and wait for inspiration to strike...

Kayaking

Norway, Kayaking

What to Pack for Kayaking in Norway

A kit list of everything you need to kayak, hike and wild camp in the Norwegian fjords and beyond...

Guides, Kayaking, Norway

Icebergs and Prehistoric Fjords | The Best Places to Kayak in Norway

From the iceberg-studded bays of Svalbard to the glacial waters of Oslofjord...

Kayaking

7 Tips for Sea Kayaking Safety

Our guide for how to stay safe at sea when you embark on your first open water kayak expedition. With tips from the experts...

Norway

Norway, Guides

Wildlife in Norway: Your Guide to Wildlife Watching in Norway

What types of animals can you see in Norway, from whales to Arctic foxes, and where and when you need to go to see them

Norway, Kayaking

What to Pack for Kayaking in Norway

A kit list of everything you need to kayak, hike and wild camp in the Norwegian fjords and beyond...

Guides, Hiking, Norway

Best Hikes in Norway: 15 of the Most Beautiful Fjords for Hiking

Glacial lagoons, verdant forests and soaring mountains - our guide to the best fjord hikes in Norway...

Nepal

Guides, Hiking, Nepal

A Guide to Trekking in Annapurna: From the Circuit to the Sanctuary and Beyond

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most iconic hiking trails in the world, but there are other beautiful treks in the region...

Guides, Hiking, Nepal

Trekking in Nepal: A Guide to the Regions, from Everest to Annapurna

A beginner's guide to trekking in Nepal, including when to go, where to go and what equipment to bring with you...

Guides, Hiking, Nepal

5 of the Best Hikes and Treks in Eastern Nepal

From Everest Base Camp to Makalu to the mighty Kanchenjunga, these are the best treks in eastern Nepal...

Morocco

Morocco, Hiking, From the History Books

The Story of Chefchaouen, Morocco's Blue City

Wonder the steep streets, souks and staircases of Chefchaouen, and you'll find yourself surrounded by vibrant blue...

Features, Morocco, Book Club

Book Club: Alice Morrison - Walking With Nomads

One woman’s adventure through the remarkable landscapes of Morocco, from the Sahara to the mighty Atlas Mountains...

Community, Morocco

Taking on the 3 Peaks Challenge in Morocco: a Photo Story

Emer Boothman hit the trails of the Atlas Mountains to tackle this unforgettable triple summit challenge...