Best Waterproof Walking Jackets for UK Countryside Walks (2026)
A considered guide to choosing walking gear that actually works in British conditions.

🥾
UK Walking Gear Guides
Growing Weekly.
🏕️
Hiking, Camping & Tech
Carefully Researched.
🌧️
Built for British Conditions
Mud · Rain · Wind · Trails
🧭
Straightforward Advice
No hype. Just gear
-
Best Walking Trousers for UK Countryside Walks (2026)
What Makes a Good Pair of Walking Trousers in the UK? Walking trousers don’t get much attention until they’re wrong. Too stiff, too thin, slow to dry, or somehow both…
-
Best Wild Camping Backpacks for UK Trips (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 A good backpack quietly makes wild camping easier. A bad one rubs your shoulders raw, shifts weight awkwardly, and somehow makes even short walks…
-
Best Lightweight Sleeping Bags for UK Wild Camping (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 A good sleeping bag can make or break a wild camp. In the UK, nights are rarely predictable. Even in summer, temperatures can dip…
-
Best Sleeping Mats for Wild Camping in the UK (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 Camping in the UK usually means cool ground, damp mornings, and uneven pitches. Even with a good sleeping bag, a poor sleeping mat can…
-
Best Lightweight Tents for UK Wild Camping (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 A lightweight tent changes everything on a long UK wild camping trip. This guide covers the best lightweight tents for UK wild camping in…
-
Beginner Walks in the Peak District (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 The Peak District is one of the easiest places in England to start countryside walking. You do not need technical routes or steep mountain…
-
Beginner Walks in the Lake District (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 The Lake District is one of the best places in England to start countryside walking and my personal favourite. You do not need to…
-
Best Beginner Day Hikes in Northern England (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 You do not need to tackle mountains or multi day routes to enjoy walking in Northern England. From the Lake District to the Peak…
-
Day Hiking Essentials for UK Countryside Walks: Complete Gear List (2026)
Last reviewed and updated: February 2026 A good countryside walk does not need loads of gear, but having the right essentials makes everything more comfortable. From staying dry and carrying…

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”
— Alfred Wainwright