Welcome to the new look hillwalking!

It's been a while in the making, but we think its been worth it. A new design (well it has been about 4 years since the last re-design) , a new searchable database of links to people who can help you get the best out of hill walking.

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.

Photogaphic Cards and Prints

Looking for card or a gift to give someone, why not visit our friends at www.rossphotography.co.uk - specialising mainly in landscapes they may be able create a print that could make an ideal gift. Vist them at their shop at folksy.com.

Safety First and Last!

How to look after yourself when hillwalking is one of those things that we all need to know. Indeed being self sufficient to many is part of the attraction of taking to the hills in the UK.

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.

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. With the New Year why not turn over a new leaf (sorry!) and use these guides as the perfect excuse to get out there!

White and Dark Peak Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps

Ordance Survey Explorer Map of the White Peak in the Peak District

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.

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)

Landscape Photographer of the Year 2009 (Collection 3)

'Take a view', the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, is the brainchild of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers. Together with the AA, he has created this prestigious competition and award with a total prize fund exceeding GBP 20,000, plus an eight-week exhibition at the National Theater and publication of "Landscape Photographer of the Year", the full-color book of best entries, which has been hugely successful in its first two years.

Britain's heritage is celebrated by people around the world and entries are welcome from everyone, whether resident in the UK or simply visiting, as long as the image is from the British Isles.

This book showcases the best pictures from amateur and professional photographers alike, from the third annual competition.

Top three books of the year 2008

Based on the most popular books on this site, its fair to say that you are all interested in getting or improving the skills needed for taking to the hills in the United Kingdom (and if you are lucky further afield!)
	Our most popular book of the year is "Navigation for Walkers" . According to The Times - "Will embolden even total duffers". Given 5 stars by people who bought it from Amazon, this book offers the perfect grounding in the essential skill of navigation whilst being easy to understand.
Our second most popular book for 2008. This book is the course syllabus for both the new Mountain Leader and the new Walking Group Leader Awards. Produced by collaboration between the authors at the Mountain Training Trust's centre, Plas y Brenin, and experts within Mountain Leader Training this book will give a valuable insight in to the skills required for summer time hill going in the UK
	Still my favourite after all these years Eric Langmuir's "Mountaincraft and Leadership" is our third most popular book for 2008.

Hillwalking Books, Maps and More

over of Ordnance Landranger map of Ben Nevis

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.

Hillwalker Friendly Places to Stay in the UK and abroad

Picture of Airy Cottage, Self Catering Cottage in Argyll

At hillwalking, we try to ensure that our accommodation links are hillwalker friendly, to ensure that you can make the most of your time during your stay away.

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.

If you offer hill walker friendly accommodation, why not submit your site for inclusion on our pages?

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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

The Hillwalking Bookshop - We have a slection of hill walking related books, but we're not just limited to books, we have maps and cameras too...Read More

Places to Stay in Scotland - View our ever growing list of places to stay...Read More

Ordnance Survey Maps - as a part of our book shop we have a selection of Ordnance Survey maps for you...Read More

Airy Cottage, Self Catering in Argyll - Situated in the small village of Kames, adjacent to Tighnabruaich (Best Village Award 2001), Argyll, Scotland, Airy Cottage offers...Read More