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Welcome to Hillwalking.org.uk - for maps, books, guides and accommodation

Navigation for Hillwakers - picture of the front cover of the bookNew to Hillwalking.org.uk is our book section which contains many mountaineering safety and hill walking related books, OS Explorer maps, OS Landranger Maps and a selection of books on landscape photography.

Why not also visit our expanded travel section, offering links to accommodation in the form of B&B's and self-catering cottages in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales (even in Spain too!), as well as travel articles and links to a range of facilities including buying on-line British Rail tickets and renting self-catering cottages.

Scottish Avalanche Information Service

SAIS is back up and running again this year offering forecasts of avalanche conditions in five areas of the Scottish Highlands. For more information visit www.sais.gov.uk.

Now open for new links!

After sometime not accepting new links - in preparation for our new site, we are taking link requests again - please visit here to add your site to our soon to be launched site.

Touching the Void on DVD

Scottish Avalanche Information Service

Touching the Void Winner of the 1989 NCR Award for non-fiction and The Broadman/Tasker Award for Mountain Literature - Joe Simpson's account of disaster in the high mountains of Chile is now the subject of a major BAFTA Award winning film documentary.

The SAIS publish the daily forecasts of the avalanche, snow, and climbing conditions at 5 climbing areas of Scotland during the season.

You can find out more about Avalanches or, about Forecasts or, about the SAIS by clicking on the link above.

Safety when Hill Walking

Save £15 on Classic Windproof Fleece

Picture of CompassSafety on the hills is of paramount importance, not only is your safety key, but the safety of your fellow hillwalking companions is of the up most importance. To assist you we've put together a small section on hints, tips and advice to make your hillwalking more enjoyable. Gear Zone Fleece The classic best-selling windproof fleece jacket. Made from Polartec Windbloc. A completely windproof fleece with the added benefits of being breathable and water resistant. Suitable for Backpacking Camping, Hill Walking and Trekking.

Save £50 on Berghaus Artic Gemini Gore-Tex Hillwalking Jacket

Picture of Berghaus Artic Gemini We look for all the best gear deals and this piece of kit caught our eye. This contemporary looking whilst functional, warm and versatile 3-in-1 Berghaus walking jacket is primarily for winter use and with the assurance of the Gore Tex Extreme Wet Weather guarantee. Also looks good for going down the pub in or for hill walking :o)  
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