Best Waterproof Walking Jackets for UK Countryside Walks (2026)
A considered guide to choosing walking gear that actually works in British conditions.
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UK Walking Gear Guides
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Built for British Conditions
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Mam Tor Circular Walk Guide (Route, Map & Tips)
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 The Mam Tor Circular Walk is one of the most popular hikes in the Peak District. Known as the “Shivering Mountain”, Mam Tor sits…
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Scafell Pike Walk Guide (Route, Map & Tips)
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and one of the most famous hikes in the Lake District. Standing at 978 metres above…
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Buttermere Lake Walk: One of the Most Beautiful Walks in the Lake District
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 The Buttermere lake walk is widely considered one of the most beautiful and accessible walks in the Lake District. Unlike many of the region’s…
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Haystacks Walk Guide: Wainwright’s Favourite Lake District Fell
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 The Haystacks walk is often considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the Lake District, despite being far from the tallest or most…
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Catbells Walk Guide: One of the Best Beginner Hikes in the Lake District
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 The Catbells walk is often described as one of the best beginner hikes in the Lake District, and once you’ve done it, it’s easy…
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Wild Camping for Beginners in the UK (Complete Guide)
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 Wild camping is one of the best ways to experience the UK countryside. Spending a night on a quiet hillside, watching the sunset over…
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My First Time Wild Camping (Lessons from a Night at the Old Man of Coniston)
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 Wild camping had always appealed to me. The idea of spending a quiet night in the hills, far away from busy campsites and towns,…
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Wild Camping Checklist UK: What to Pack for Your First Night Outdoors 2026
Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 Packing for your first wild camp can feel slightly ridiculous. You want to take enough kit to stay safe, warm, dry and fed, but…
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”
— Alfred Wainwright