Thank you for your interest in contributing to our site!
UKHillwalking articles cover all aspects of hillwalking, from easy low-level walks to peak bagging, scrambling, winter walking, overseas trekking, multi-day backpacking journeys and non-technical mountaineering. We also cover hill and trail running. New articles are published weekly, from a variety of authors, both professional and amateur.
I would like to write an article for UKHillwalking.com
We welcome proposals for contributions from everyone, although we can't promise to publish everything. Please do not send us unsolicited work - in the first instance it's a pitch that we are after. Please send us:
What about images?
We can't publish words alone. As a rule we are looking for a words-and-pictures package, with high quality images to go alongside the engaging, thoughtful text. Depending on the length of the article, we may end up publishing 10 or more images, and will generally ask for a larger selection from which to make our choice. Occasionally an author will not have enough suitable photographs, and in that case we may agree to source images elsewhere: please be up-front about this in the pitch!
Format
Please send us text in an un-formatted Word document, by email. No images in the text please! Photos can be sent as email attachments, and unless by prior arrangement avoid using file sharing services such as Wetransfer, since these are often time limited.
How/where do I submit my pitch?
Please send all pitches to dan@ukhillwalking.com
What is the timescale?
Due to the high volume of emails we receive, we can't promise to respond to every pitch, but aim to do so within around two months. Please mark in the email title if your pitch is immediately newsworthy or otherwise timely.
Word counts and deadlines?
These are agreed at the time that work is commissioned.
Fees
The fee is agreed at the time that work is commissioned, and payable only for material we deem of sufficient quality to be publishable. Payment after publication, on receipt of an invoice. Payment may be made in advance of publication if there is going to be a significant delay after submission.
How do I find older Articles?
We like to avoid repetition. Before submitting a proposal, please look at the existing articles on site that touch on the topic you'd like to write about. You can use the search link on this page to find older articles items from a particular month, or use keyword search.
My photo has appeared in a UKHillwalking article
Occasionally we use photos from the site database to illustrate Articles. We do make efforts to contact people for permission first however it isn't always possible before an item/article is made public. If you find a photo of yours being used and don't wish it to be then please contact us and we will remove it.