Welcome to the new look hillwalking!

That includes hillwalker friendly B&Bs, hotels and hostels, through to guides and tour operators who can help make the most of your time and experience. Our aim is to make hillwalking.org.uk your one stop shop for finding out information on hillwalking from planning your trip through to finding the right place to stay that suits you.

We hope you enjoy the new look hillwalking.

Save Seventy Pounds on Haglof Telis Gore-Tex Hillwalking Jacket

We look for all the best gear deals and this piece of kit caught and this one we thought was rather special with a saving of currently GBP 70 on the recommended retail price for this 2 ply Gore-Tex hillwalking/mountaineering jacket. This contemporary, functional and versatile Haglof Telis 2 Ply-Gore Text walking jacket has:-

• 3 Ply Gore Tex stand-alone collar allows full neck protection when hood is down and not in use.

• Seamless shoulders for increased comfort when wearing a backpack.

• Reinforced shoulders and sleeves.

• Extended back. Full-length front zipper with laminated wind flap and chin guard.

• Extra long pit zips for maximum ventilation.

Also looks good for going down the pub or for fell and hill walking :o)

A. Wainwright's Lakeland Fells

A Wainwright was a prolific author of hillwalking guides and books, including his many guides to the Lake District Fells and a coast to coast walk. Now the BBC and Watchdog's Julia Bradbury, have produced a series following Wainwright's pictorial guides around the Lake Land Fells

White and Dark Peak Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps

The Ordnance Survey has created some detailed maps of the White and Dark Peak areas of the Peak District. So whether you are strolling through Chatsworth, climbing in Stanage or looking for the Grindleford Cafe - these are the maps for you. Check out our books and maps section for more details.

Deer Stalking in Scotland

Its deer stalking season in Scotland and that means that certain parts of certain hills and mountains in Scotland will be (in theory) off limits to hillwalkers. Scottish Natural Heritage - the quango in Scotland responsible for all things naturish in Scotland has launched Hillphones 2008 in conjunction with a number of the sporting estates in Scotland. Where you can phone up and get advice on where shooting is taking place on the hills in that sporting estate that day.

Hillwalking Books, Maps and More

We have a new more integrated hillwalking books and maps section. This includes the Broadman Tasker Award winners throughout the years, Ordnance Survey Landranger and Explorer maps - ideal maps for hill walking and mountaineering.

New for this site is a section of photographic books and photographic equipment for all those who love to share their hill walks with their cameras.

Safety First and Last!

Taking a few simple precautions and "being prepared" can give you peace of mind and the confidence to know that you can cope if a problem arose. Have a look at our specially prepared safety section for some useful pointers on being safe on the hills.

Hillwalker Friendly Places to Stay in the UK and abroad

We offer a variety of links from self catering cottages in Argyll, Scotland, through to holiday accommodation in the Derbyshire Peak District and abroad to self catering apartments in Spain. At home or abroad, we hope you can find something that suits your needs.

Hillwalking Safety - The safety of you and your companions should always be of paramount importance when you are walking on the hills of the UK (and in need further a field). Taking simple precautions...Read More