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Get the print magazine delivered to your door with FREE UK delivery
Instant access to the latest & previous issues via the Trail app. Easily control the text size, use audio mode to listen to each issue in the app!
Access to rewards, discounts and prizes

Enjoy the ‘Trail Notes’ e-newsletter from the Editor every month
50% off OS Maps as a first-time subscriber, worth £34.99

all benefits:

Trail Magazine

Name: Trail Magazine
Brand: Trail

Trail Magazine

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About this magazine

If walking in high places, waking up to a stunning sunrise from a summit camp and experiencing the unique views of the British Isles from an elevated perspective is your idea of a great weekend - let Trail magazine be your guide.

Trail magazine is the UK's best-selling hill walking magazine, and every month packs incredible imagery, inspirational ideas for adventures, fully-mapped routes and expert-written gear reviews into every page.

In each issue of Trail magazine, you will find:

Award-winning writing from the UK's wildest places - from Lakeland to the Highlands - inspiring you to get out there.

Outstanding photography capturing Britain at its most awe-inspiring.

The UK's most influential gear reviews - from tents and sleeping bags to boots and waterproof jackets.

Skills and tips from outdoor experts on how to look after yourself in high and wild places.

Win kit, make friends and get your face in the magazine as part of one of the most vibrant and adventurous readerships around!

Whether you're looking for the latest digital edition or a monthly subscription, no matter what level of ability you have you'll find something to take you higher in Trail magazine.

Join the #mountainsforthemind campaign

Mountains for the Mind is a new campaign from Trail magazine promoting the benefits of being outside. We believe in the power of the mountains to change lives and improve mental health – and we need your help to spread the word.

Mountains for the Mind is about inspiring friends, colleagues and loved ones to get into the hills and mountains, so they can take the first steps towards better mental health.

Subscribe to Trail magazine today and join in on the campaign!

Frequently Asked Questions

If I'm buying as a gift, do you send anything to the recipient?

Yes, if you have the email address of the recipient, we can send an e-card at the time of purchase or on a date of your choice. Please note that if your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or to keep for yourself.

Which issue will my subscription start from?/When will my first magazine arrive?

Print subscriptions: When you place your print order, you will be able to choose the start issue in the checkout and the expected delivery date will be shown.

Digital subscriptions will be accessible on the day of purchase. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital magazine.

Print + Digital subscriptions: The digital magazine will be accessible on the day of purchase and the print magazine will start from the start date you select in the checkout. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital magazine.

What is included in my digital subscription?

As standard with our digital subscriptions, you will receive:

Instant access to all the content via the app
Special bonus content via an email
Access to rewards

You may receive additional benefits depending on the brand. Please see the 'Subscriber Benefits' tab for a full list of benefits that you will receive.

How will I find out about rewards, competitions and access to content?

Currently, digital subscription rewards can ONLY be accessed via the app. So please install the app on your phone or tablet.

All information regarding rewards, bespoke competitions and access to content will be available in the app and via email.

Is the app optimised for use on smartphones?

Yes – every issue of the magazine and all content is published in what we call ‘device-optimised templates’ on our app. This means that no matter the size of the screen you use, your magazine will be easy to read.

What additional features does the app offer over a print magazine?

The app gives you the best of both worlds! You can either enjoy your digital magazine in old-fashioned ‘magazine view’, which is basically a PDF replica of your print magazine, OR you can read it in optimised template format. - We call this ‘digital-view’ mode.

On the app, when you’re reading the magazine in digital-view mode, you’ll see a header bar at the top of each article. Here you’ll be able to: