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Mend Our Mountains
Mend Our Mountains
Mountaineering

Mend Our Mountains

We’ve been working with the BMC and their members for a number of years. In 2017, we were delighted to have been chosen to become the BMC recommended retail partner. BMC members get a 15% discount which is available online and in-store.

7 Ways To Stay Safe In The Summer Sun
7 Ways To Stay Safe In The Summer Sun
Camping

7 Ways To Stay Safe In The Summer Sun

How to survive in the heat of summer? With these easy steps you can enjoy some fun in the sun safely.

Winter Navigation Top Tips
Winter Navigation Top Tips
Walking

Winter Navigation Top Tips

Our friends at The National Mountain Sports Centre, have kindly provided these top tips for Winter Navigation.

Rucksack Fitting Guide
Rucksack Fitting Guide
Walking

Rucksack Fitting Guide

Your rucksack is a staple piece of kit for any adventure - and usually your heaviest, once fully packed. Having a correctly-fitting rucksack is essential to keep you comfortable on long treks and avoid injuring yourself or using more energy than necessary.

1027 hydration and energy tips and advice
1027 hydration and energy tips and advice
Running

1027 hydration and energy tips and advice

Staying hydrated and energised whilst running is vital for your performance, here's the best tips and advice...

1078 DofE Dos And Don'ts From Cotswold Outdoor
1078 DofE Dos And Don'ts From Cotswold Outdoor
Camping

1078 DofE Dos And Don'ts From Cotswold Outdoor

A key aim of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition section is to help young people develop a spirit of adventure and discovery…

Seven Steps to a Blunder-Free Expedition
Seven Steps to a Blunder-Free Expedition
Travel

Seven Steps to a Blunder-Free Expedition

1167 interview with leo houlding
1167 interview with leo houlding
Climbing

1167 interview with leo houlding

We talk adventure, fatherhood, and risk with British climber Leo Houlding.

1019-what-makes-a-quality-family-camping-tent
1019-what-makes-a-quality-family-camping-tent
Camping

1019-what-makes-a-quality-family-camping-tent

There’s no better way to escape from your working week than going camping...

1136 an interview with alan hinkes obe
1136 an interview with alan hinkes obe
Mountaineering

1136 an interview with alan hinkes obe

Legendary British mountaineer tells us why he’s spent his life chasing the world’s top peaks and how to get into mountaineering…

1120 Our Top 9 Winter Adventures
1120 Our Top 9 Winter Adventures
Walking

1120 Our Top 9 Winter Adventures

For a little inspiration, here’s a selection of our staff’s winter adventure plans...

3017 top 5 challenging walks on the south west coast path
3017 top 5 challenging walks on the south west coast path
Walking

3017 top 5 challenging walks on the south west coast path

The UK's longest National Trail, the South West Coast Path, offers some of the most stunning scenery in the country and plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, whether you're a weekend walker or seasoned long-distance hiker.

1121-the-ramblers-top-10-city-escape-walks
1121-the-ramblers-top-10-city-escape-walks
Walking

1121-the-ramblers-top-10-city-escape-walks

Just a short car, bus or train ride away from some of Britain’s most popular cities, you’ll find some incredible rural walks ranging from leisurely two hours strolls to more challenging, longer routes. Here, the Ramblers take us through their top ten countryside escapes.

5 Reasons To Carry On Camping This Winter
5 Reasons To Carry On Camping This Winter
Camping

5 Reasons To Carry On Camping This Winter

Experience the unique pleasures of winter camping!

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