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Stories from
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Places worth finding, weekends worth taking, lessons from outside and a few thoughts from the people building UNROUTED.
Off route. On purpose.
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48 Hours Off Route:
Wasdale
Cold nights, damp socks and questionable decisions. Why autumn camping in Britain is still the best weekend you can have.
Destinations · 8 min read
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21 stories
01Hiking · 6 min read
Why Hiking Is Growing in the UK in 2026
More people are making room for a walk in 2026. Here's why hiking is growing in the UK, and how to plan an autumn walk people will actually enjoy.
02Field Notes · 6 min read
Why Warmth Changes Everything Outdoors
Somewhere between sunset and “I can’t feel my toes”, every British camping trip changes. Here's how to stay warmer and stay outside longer.
03Field Notes · 4 min read
What Does a Weekend in the Lakes Really Cost?
From camping pitches to cosy B&Bs and glamping stays, we break down the cost of a Lake District escape, including a practical two-night budget.
04Field Notes · 4 min read
Before Wi-Fi, We Had the Woods:The Childhood We Forgot
Bikes, muddy clothes, woodland dens and coming home when the streetlights came on. A look back at the freedom of growing up outdoors.
05Field Notes · 4 min read
Coffee While the Forest Wakes:Why Mornings Taste Better Outside
A warm cup, cool morning air and nowhere to rush. Why coffee outdoors can become the best part of the whole trip.
06Field Notes · 5 min read
We Bought a Van.Now What?
We're converting a camper van, and you're coming along for the whole thing: the layout, the power, the storage and the first trips.
07Gear Finds · 6 min read
Can You ActuallySleep Well in a Tent?
Five camping beds, one important question: can camping actually be comfortable?
08Field Notes · 7 min read
7 Pieces ofCamping TechChanging theOutdoors in 2026
Six pieces of outdoor technology you can buy now, and one you can't.
09Field Notes · 6 min read
Stung, Bitten or Burned:What Actually Got You inthe British Outdoors?
Wasps, ticks, nettles, jellyfish and the plant you really don't want to touch. A practical and slightly less dramatic guide to what can get you outdoors in Britain and what to do about it.
10Field Notes · 4-5 min read
Autumn Camping in Britain:Wet Socks, Questionable Decisionsand Somehow the Best Weekend Ever
Wet socks. Cold tents. Questionable decisions. Somehow still the best weekend ever.
11Field Notes · 3 min read
The Great British Walk:20 Minutes of Walking,2 Hours in a Pub
20 minutes of walking. 2 hours in a pub. Seems about right. The very British art of the little walk that isn't.
12Field Notes · 2-3 min read
Britain After Summer:The Great BritishWeekend Away
Too much luggage, wrong turns, unpredictable weather and somehow the best weekends because of it.
13Field Notes · 3-4 min read
Why September Might Bethe Best Month to Go Campingin Britain
September camping in Britain: quieter campsites, cooler nights, changing colours and the best places to pitch as summer fades into autumn.
14Field Notes · 2-3 min read
August Bank Holiday:Make It Count
The last long weekend of the summer. Get outside, break the routine and make time for the people who matter.
15Destinations · 8 min read
48 Hours Off Route:Wasdale
Two days at the wild edge of the Lake District.
16Field Notes · 6 min read
The Lake DistrictWithout the Checklist
Leave the list behind. The Lakes are better when you stop trying to complete them.
17Destinations · 7 min read
A Weekend Off Routein Eryri
Mountains, valleys, Welsh weather and nowhere you need to rush.
18Field Journal · 5 min read
NorthumberlandAfter Dark
Go north. Stay late. Look up.
19Road Trips · 7 min read
The Long Way North
Why a Scottish road trip doesn't need to become a 500-mile checklist.
20Paddle · 6 min read
PembrokeshireFrom the Water
Cliffs, coves and mornings best seen from water level.
21Field Notes · 5 min read
Why Autumn Might BeBritain's Best Outdoor Season
Quieter trails, colder mornings, darker skies and one very good reason to make another coffee.