Walking Advice & Inspiration
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Our partners at The National Trust have created some great multi-use trails, suitable for buggy walks, wheelchairs and mobility aids. We 've picked out some of our favourites to explore.
Named for its richness in ancient fossils, the Jurassic Coast’s beauty has also been the inspiration for works of fiction and is the real life setting of some old smugglers tales. Mammut sent Cicerone Walking Guides author and Jurassic Coast expert, Ronald Turnbull, along with local outdoor photographer Pete Elliott to explore.
Summer for many of us brings with it the call of the mountains. Here our 5 of our favourites to explore this season.
Our partners at the BMC share their five steps to getting into hillwalking.
When you’re heading out for a family walk, the last thing you want is to be caught short without the right kit when you’ve got the kids in tow.
Here’s our guide to essentials for family walking, plus a few extras which will help make your walks stress-free and fun for everyone, including you!
From multi-day family hikes to an afternoon stroll in the park, with minimal kit you can keep the whole family active and connected to nature, even on your own doorstep. Here are a few tips from the experts that’ll have them all itching to get out there and make walking fun for all the family.
Our customers ask us about footwear for dog walking all the time, so we’ve put together this guide on how to choose shoes for dog walking and keep them performing at their best for as long as possible.
Getting out for a walk may be one of the simplest forms of exercise – but that doesn’t mean you don’t need the right kit to make the most of it. Here’s our expert kit list for taking to the trails.
If you find yourself on lockdown in one of the UK's cities, getting your usual fix of nature is likely proving a challenge - but nature can be found in the most surprising of places. We've rounded up our favourite places to escape to nature in and around some of the biggest cities in the country, so nobody has to go without the healing powers of connecting with nature in these difficult times.
The wellbeing benefits of simply getting out for a walk are clear to see, so here are the National Trust’s tips on discovering the healing power of nature.
Getting out for a walk on a cold day is one of our favourite things about winter; the lack of crowds and frosty landscapes make it the perfect relaxing escape. We’ve picked some of our favourite locations in the UK to visit on a chilly day, and the best walks to make the most of everything this season has to offer.
When the rain starts pouring, it’s easy to stay inside and hibernate – but we think it’s the best time for an adventure. Here are our tips for making the most of the smaller crowds and the inevitable feeling of accomplishment by heading out for a wet-weather walk.
Adventure doesn’t wait for the weather, and the rain shouldn’t stop you from getting outside to do what you love. Embracing the rain and heading out on a walk brings a number of unique joys – but the right kit is absolutely essential. Dressing for the weather and having the right things with you will make sure your walk is enjoyable and safe, too, so here’s our kit list for a rainy-day walk (a waterproof jacket goes without saying!):
Walking poles are a mainstay in many walkers’ kit, and for good reason. Here’s our guide to what to look for when choosing a pair.
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