Walks in Lake District, Peak District, Snowdonia, Scotland's Highlands and other UK areas

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Accommodation, Food & Drink

Bacca Cottage self catering cottage on the Isle of Mull.
Campsites UK campsites search directory for the UK.
CampStead info on campsites across France, UK & Ireland.
Caravan Site Finder UK caravan sites, holiday parks & touring sites.
Cottages With a View self catering cottages & B&B in the Peak District.
Glendale guest house based in Keswick in the heart of The Lakes.
Honister House award winning walker friendly guest house in Keswick.
Idris Bach modern comfy self catering cottage in Snowdonia, Wales.
Lakeland Camping Barns simple and affordable accommodation in The Lakes.
Love Camping directory of campsites, camping and equipment.
Mountain Bothies Association official website now with bothy location maps.
New Ing Lodge accommodation by the Coast to Coast route in Shap.
Scottish Camping definitive guide to Scottish campsites by area with reviews.
Scottish Youth Hostel Association official site of the SYHA with info & bookings.
Swn-y-Dwr Guest House guest house in Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia.
The Caravan Club official website with site directory.
Camping & Caravanning Club official CCC website, the UK's best kept sites.
The Campsite Guide directory of campsites across the UK & Europe.
The Walkers Hostel accommodation in Ulverston at start of the Cumbria Way.
UK Campsite directory of campsites across the UK with reviews.
Wildcamp personal site dedicated to wild camping with techniques & routes.
Youth Hostel Association official website of the YHA with info & bookings.
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Animals, Wildlife & Nature

Badger Trust conservation & welfare of badgers in the UK.
Bat Conservation Trust national voice for bat conservation.
BBC Nature a world of natural history from the BBC.
British Divers Marine Life Rescue rescue & well being of marine animals in UK.
Forestry Commission protection & expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands.
Help Save Bees raising awareness of the plight of all species of bees.
League league against cruel sports anti-hunting group.
National Geographic inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888.
RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, excellent site.
RSPCA Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Scottish Beavers official home of the Scottish Beaver Trail.
Scottish Wildcat Association conserving Scotland's endangered wild felines.
The Fox Website all you need to know about these beautiful animals.
Wild Fowl & Wetlands Trust saving wetlands for wildlife and people.
The Woodland Trust the UK's leading woodland conservation charity.
Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society defending them from their many threats.
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Backpacking & Long Distance

Backpacking Fun International Backpacking Association website.
Backpackers Club founded in 1972 promoting & encouraging backpacking.
Backpacking Lightweight promotes ultralight backpacking & hiking.
Backpackinglight UK lightweight backpacking online gear shop and resources.
Backpackinglight USA massive resource for lightweight backpacking information.
British Walking Federation organised walks for people of all ages and abilities.
Cumbria Way Info Dik Stoddart's excellent guide to the Cumbria Way.
Long Distance Walkers Association the Long Distance Walkers Association.
National Trails UK's dedicated long distance walks with advice.
Pennine Way Asociation Britain's first and finest long distance footpath.
Ramblers Association Britain's walking charity protecting our rights of way.
South West Coast Path official site of Britain's hardest long distance walk.
Southern Upland Way South Scotland's long distance coast to coast route.
TGO Challenge TGO Magazine's annual cross Scotland event.
V-G Backpacking in Britain Viv & Geoff's excellent backpacking website.
West Highland Way Scotland's first and most popular long distance route.
Wild Camp backpacking, camping and walking on the British hills.
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Gear, Shops & Manufacturers

Action Outdoor online & Ipswich based outdoor retailer.
Alpkit top quality & inovative outdoor gear at affordable prices.
Backpacking Light lightweight gear and excellent customer service.
Berghaus founded in 1972 promoting & encouraging backpacking.
Buachaille the outdoor gear price comparison website with extras.
Blacks the UK's most popular high street outdoor outlet.
Castle, Mountain & Moor online outdoor retailer with large range.
Cave & Crag family run outdoor shop based in Settle, North Yorkshire.
Complete Outdoors great online store with regular bargains.
Cotswold Outdoor high street retailer with knowledgable staff.
Craigdon Mountain Outdoors outdoor equipment, based in Scotland.
Decathlon French company in the UK selling value gear for many sports.
Ellis Brigham one of the UK's largest outdoor shops, stocks big names.
Field & Trek extensive online and high street outdoor retailer.
Fitness Footwear top footwear brands at great prices with free delivery.
Freetime Carlisle based outdoor gear shop.
Gear Zone whatever your adventure they can equip it.
Go Outdoors top gear and low prices, huge stores throught the UK.
Gorge Outdoors Cheddar based Paramo premier retailer of the year.
Hike Lite specialists in technical lightweight gear.
Hitch n Hike Peak Districts long established climbing & outdoor shop.
Jackson Sports online retailer selling mountain and watersports equipment.
Keen Footwear delivering sustainable style and outdoor performance.
Loch Ness Ferry Clothing Company family run outdoor clothing business.
Merino Wool Shop quality 100% natural fibre NZ merino wool clothing.
Millets popular value high street outdoor gear retailer.
Mountain Equipment specialists in down, goretex, fleece & clothing.
Mountain Warehouse outdoor & waterproof clothing, camping & hiking.
Needle Sports the Lake Disrtict's foremost specialist climbing shop.
Outdoor Gear adventure store with great products & great prices.
Outdoor Kit outdoor kit for outdoor people.
Outdoor Look UK supplier of outdoor clothing.
Outdoor Scotland Scottish based outdoor online retailer selling good value kit.
Outdoor Warehouse Lakes based outdoor gear shop and resources.
Pack Your Bags travel store selling outdoor clothing & adventure gear.
Peglers expedition advisers and gear suppliers.
Penrose Outdoors Cornish based outdoor company with friendly service.
Petzl leading manufacturer of climbing kit & headlamps.
Purekit outdoor specialist inc Merrell, Sorel, Brasher & Vibram Five Fingers.
Rab outdoor clothing & equipment for the most extreme conditions.
Raw Outdoors online retailer of the year Outdoor Awards 2008.
Ready to Leave camping, backpacking & travelling equipment.
Snow & Rock high street retailer of quality outdoor & ski gear.
Spike Outdoors store run by experienced mountaineers with knowledge.
Taiga Works Canada's best home based outdoor gear company.
Terra Nova Britain's best technical lightweight tents.
The Climbers Shop specialists in all outdoor gear since 1959.
The Mountain Factor Paramo, Patagonia & Icebreaker specialists in Ambleside.
The North Face premier supplier of authentic & technically innovative products.
The Outdoor Shop online shop with good prices & clearance items.
Ultimate Adventure Hardwear survival, navigational & lighting for adventures.
Ultimate Outdoors outdoor gear shop with good staff & excellent products.
Ultralight Outdoor Gear lightweight gear specialts in the North East.
Venture Sports online store for outdoor adventure equipment.
Webtogs wide range of top brands & products with free shipping.
Winwood Outdoors Keswick based pioneers of UK lightweight gear online.
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Guides, Courses & Education

Adam Evans tailor made courses for coaching and guiding in the outdoors.
Andy Perkins mountain guide based in Chamonix.
Abacus Mountaineering skills training & mountain guiding in Scotland & Alps.
Cardinal Points free map & compass training program for navigation skills.
First Mountains outdoor climbing courses, navigation courses & adventures.
Harrogate Climbing Centre Yorkshire's premier climbing centre.
High Mountain Guides friendly, dynamic & professional Guiding company.
Kendal Mountaineering Services activities in the Lakes, Wales & Scotland.
Mountain Leader Training co-ordinating body for all MLT schemes in the UK.
Paul Mitchinson guided walks and navigation courses in the North.
Pete Hill MIC courses & expeditions in the UK and abroad.
Plas y Brenin outdoor learning centre based in the heart of Snowdonia.
Sierra Trekking guided walking holidays in Spain & the UK.
Steven Fallon mountain guide, hill runner & Munro-bagging record holder..
The Lake District Walker guided walks in the Lake District.
West Coast Mountain Guides Alan Kimber mountain guide instruction & holidays.
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Mountain Rescue Teams

Arrochar MRT Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team in the Highlands.
Bowland Pennine MRT Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue in North England.
Buxton MRT Buxton Mountain Rescue Team in the Peak District.
Cairngorm MRT Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team in Scotland.
Cave Rescue Org Cave Rescue Organisation in the Yorkshire Dales.
Central Beacons MRT Central Beacons Mountain Rescue in Mid & South Wales.
Cheshire SAR Cheshire Search and Rescue Team.
Cockermouth MRT Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team in the Lake District.
Coniston MRT Coniston Mountain Rescue Team in the Lake District.
Duddon & Furness MRT Duddon & Furness MRT in the Lake District.
Edale MRT Edale Mountain Rescue Team in the Peak District.
Exmoor SRT Exmoor Search & Rescue Team in North Devon.
Galloway MRT Galloway Mountain Rescue Team in South Scotland.
Glencoe MRT Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team in the Highlands.
Kendal MRT Kendal Mountain Rescue Team in the Lake District.
Keswick MRT Keswick Mountain Rescue Team in the Lake District.
Kinder MRT Kinder Mountain Rescue Team in the Peak District.
Kintail MRT Kintail Mountain Rescue Team in Scotland.
Kirkby Stephen MRT Kirkby Stephen MRT for the Howgills & Yorkhire Dales.
LDSAMRA Lake District Search & Mountain Rescue Association.
Langdale & Ambleside MRT Langdale & Ambleside MRT in the Lake District.
Llanberis MRT Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team in Snowdonia.
Lochaber MRT Lochber Mountain Rescue Team in the Highlands.
Mountain Rescue Official website of the Mountain Rescue England & Wales.
Oban MRT Oban Mountain Rescue Team for Scotlands Highlands & Islands.
Lochaber MRT Lochber Mountain Rescue Team in the Highlands.
SARDA England English Search and Rescue Dogs Association.
SARDA National National Search and Rescue Dogs Association.
Ogwen Valley MRT Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team in Snowdonia.
SARDA Scotland Scottish Search and Rescue Dogs Association.
SARDA Wales Welsh Search and Rescue Dogs Association.
Skye MRT Skye Mountain Rescue Team on the Isle of Skye.
Wasdale MRT Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team in the Lake District.
Woodhouse MRT Woodhouse Mountain Rescue Team in the Peak District.
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National Parks & AONB's

AONB's Britain's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Brecon Beacons Brecon Beacons National Park official website.
Cairngorms Cairngorms National Park official website.
Dartmoor Dartmoor National Park official website.
Exmoor Exmoor National Park official website.
Forest of Bowland Forest of Bowland AONB official website.
Lake District Lake District National Park official website.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
New Forest New Forest National Park official website.
Northumberland Northumberland National Park official website.
North York Moors North York Moors National Park official website.
Peak District Peak District National Park official website.
Pembrokeshire Coast Pembrokehire Coast National Park official website.
Snowdonia Snowdonia National Park official website.
South Downs South Downs National Park official website.
The Broads The Broads National Park official website.
Yorkshire Dales Yorkshire Dales National Park official website.
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Outdoor Organisations

British Asscociation of Int Mountain Leaders looking for a qualified Int leader.
British Mountaineering Council working for UK hill walkers & mountaineers.
John Muir Trust conserving & preserving the wild places of Britain.
Moors For The Future preserving 8000 years of our moorland heritage.
Mountain Instructors Association representative body for qualified instructors.
Mountain Leader Training England administers the leader awards in England.
Mountain Rescue official website of the Mountain Rescue England & Wales.
Moutaineering Council of Scotland represents mountaineers in Scotland.
National Trust England & Wales England & Wales's natural & cultural heritage.
National Trust Northern Ireland Northern Ireland's natural & cultural heritage.
National Trust or Scotland Scotland's natural & cultural heritage.
Ramblers Association Britain's walking charity protecting our rights of way.
Scottish National Heritage care for wildlife, habitats & landscapes of Scotland.
UK Mountain Leader Training overseeing mountain training schemes in UK.
Visit England official website for English tourism.
Woodland Trust protecting the future of our ancient woodlands.
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Outdoor Books, Magazines & Maps

Anquet Maps digital map software, route planning & gps tools.
Backpacker Magazine international magazine for backpackers.
Chris Townsend writer & photographer of wilderness & mountains.
Cicerone guides for walkers, trekkers, mountaineers & climbers.
Climber Magazine Britain's best climbing magazine for all climbers.
Countryfile Magazine your monthly guide to the British countryside.
Grough Magazine the place for the latest outdoor related news.
Harvey Maps maps for walking, hiking, cycling & rambling.
Memory Map the complete digital navigation software.
Ordnance Survey Great Britain's national mapping agency.
Paddy Dillon widely travelled outdoor guide book writer.
Ronald Turnbull long distance walker, writer & photographer.
Stanfords well established online map store, great for foreign maps.
TGO Magazine for the independent hillwalker and backpacker.
The Angry Corrie Scotland's finest hill walking fanzine.
Trail Magazine Britain's best selling outdoor magazine.
Viewranger digital GPS mapping software for smart phones.
Walk Magazine official magazine of the Ramblers Association.
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Outdoor Personalities

Alfred Wainwright probably the most famous inspiring & hill walker ever.
Alan Hinkes first Briton to climb all 14 of the world's 8000m mountains.
Bear Grylls everest mountaineer, best selling author & speaker.
Ben Fogle well travelled outdoor tv presenter, writer & adventurer.
Cameron McNeish wilderness hiker, backpacker, author & broadcaster.
Chris Bonnington hugely famous & travelled British mountaineer.
Chris Townsend writer & photographer of wilderness & mountains.
Doug Scott legendary mountaineer who dedicates his life to the mountains.
Gordon Buchanan enthusiastic nature & wildlife photographer.
Julia Bradbury much loved outdoor tv presenter & hill walker.
Leo Houlding world class climber, adventurer & motivational speaker.
Pete McFarlane UK's expert lightweight gear reviewer & blogger.
Ranulph Fiennes the world's greatest living explorer.
Ray Mears world renowned highly respected outdoor survival expert.
Ronald Turnbull long distance walker, writer & photographer.
Simon King wildlife expert, photographer & tv presenter.
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Photography & Photographers

Andy Stothert well published and recognised landscape photogrpaher.
Bill Birkett one of Britain's foremost mountain writers and photographers.
Brian Kerr stunning landscapes and seascapes of Britain.
Colin Baxter Scotland's most prolific landscape photographer.
Colin Prior Britain's most popular landscape photographer.
Elizabeth Brown fine art photographer of natural landscapes, wildlife & coast.
Flickr online photo sharing & storage with excellent interface.
Glyn Davies award-winning landscape photo-artist, book publisher & gallery.
Gordon Buchanan enthusiastic nature & wildlife photographer.
Lakes Moment celebrating the Lake District through photography.
Mountain Images high quality prints of Highlands, Lake District & Snowdonia.
Peak District Videos Terry Bond's excellent Peak District videos.
Picasa Google's photo sharing & user friendly processing software.
Steve Walton master photographer of the year 2009.
Stuart Smith award winning landscape photographer based in the Lakes.
Vincent Lowe mountain scenery from around the world.
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Walking & Trekking Abroad

Abdet walking holidays in sunny Spain's Costa Blanca region.
Alpine Exploratory specialises in walking and trekking holidays in Europe.
Alps in Nepal versitile trekking company based in Nepal.
Argentinas Travel trekking guide, online guidebook to trekking Argentina.
BMC Insurance travel insurance for mountain sports.
Condor Trekkers offers non-profit tours & trekking in Sucre, Bolivia.
Discovery Travel luxury walking trips and cycling tours in Europe.
Exodus the original adventure & activity holiday company.
Sicily Photos guide to walking and travelling in Sicily.
High Point Holidays specialising in guided walks in France.
Ibex Trex walking & wildlife Holidays in Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain.
Jagged Globe world leader in mountaineering expeditions.
KE Adventure Travel worldwide trekking, climbing, family & biking adventures.
Morocco Treks walking tours in the High Atlas mountains and Sahara Desert.
Mosaic Adventures peak climbing & expeditions, Nepal tours & holidays.
Mountain Monarch adventure trekking & peak climbing in Nepal Himalayas.
Quinta Azenha do Ramalho self catering holiday house in Alentejo, Portugal.
Peak Bagging NZ New Zealand's first peak bagging list for walkers.
Regordane Info independent portal for The Regordane Way in France.
Rinjani Trek trekking adventure company based in Lombok, Indonesia.
Sierra Trekking guided walking, mountain & navigation in the UK & Spain.
Sri Lanka Trekking Sri Lanka community based eco adventure team.
Spirit of Adventure adventures in UK, Spain, Scandanavia, Peru, & Mexico.
Terra Firma Travel probably the best time you could have in your life.
The Adventure Company inspirational worldwide small group adventures.
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Walking Clubs & Websites

Andy Fellwalker Andy Wallace's outdoor experiences in words & photography.
Breakaway St Andrews University hill walking club in Scotland.
Cheshire Walkers walking group covering Cheshire and surrounding areas.
English Lakes online tour of the county of Cumbria.
Gentian Club est in 1974, national club with no fixed area, join now.
Ibex Mountain & Hill Walking Club London based with regular outings UK wide.
Keswick Mountain Festival official site of the Keswick Mountain Film Festival.
Lake District Ramblers group for walkers and like minded souls in the Lakes.
Leeds Met Walking Club Leeds Metropolitan University students walking club.
Live For The Outdoors online forum and resources from Trail Magazine.
Open Air Club University of Liverpool's hill walking club.
MAD Walkers Manchester and district 20's and 30's rambling group.
Manchester Uni Walking Club walking club of Manchester Uni students.
Mountain Days mountaineering, rock climbing and mountain biking in the UK.
Munro Magic routes, images, weather, descriptions and much more.
My Outdoors home of the latest UK outdoor news, views and reviews.
NE Lancs 20's & 30's North East Lancashire walking club for younger people.
Newton Stewart Walk Fest official site of the Newton Stewart walking festival.
Outdoors Magic the UK's greatest outdoor online community.
Peak & Fell Walking Neil Haslewood's photographic walking website.
Peak Walker photo diary of a hill walker, Peak District & Lakes District.
Peters Trail Walking Logs Peter Aylmer recording his own hill experiences.
Ramblers Association Britain's walking charity protecting our rights of way.
Scottish Hills registered users can keep a log of hills they have climbed.
Snap The Peaks photo guide to walking in the Peak District.
Snowdonia Guide independent guide to the Snowdonia National Park.
Striding Edge Lake District walking website with stunning photography.
Skye Walk Lake District walking website with stunning photography.
Striding Edge Lake District walking website with stunning photography.
The Lake District Guide personal and friendly guide to the Lake District.
The Walk Zone collection of walks from various parts of the UK.
The Walking Englishman free site with info and reports on walking in Britain.
The Welsh 3000's definitive guide to Snowdonias greatest mountain challenge.
Walkabout Scotland leading walking tour operators in Scotland.
Walking Britain huge database of walks in Britain with maps and info.
Walk Eryri Dave's fantastic blog and site on Snowdonia, North Wales.
Walk Highlands guide to walking in all areas of the Scottish Highlands.
Walking Forum walking forum for UK hill walkers.
Walking World members only database of thousands of walks worldwide.
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Weather & Travel

AA Route Planner plan the route to your walk with distance and timing.
BBC Weather latest observations and detailed forecasts.
BBC Travel News live and updated UK traffic & travel information.
Bing Maps free online mapping includes OS maps & top quality birds eye views.
Megabus bargain inter city bus travel in the UK.
Met Office latest UK and international weather forecast.
Met Office Mountain Area Forecasts detailed mountain weather forecasts.
Mountain Weather Information Service mountain forecasts with local knowledge.
RAC Route Planner plan the journey to the start of your walk.
RAC Travel Info live traffic updates from the RAC.
Streetmap free online OS mapping with grid refs searching.
The Trainline buy train tickets in advance, check times & prices.
Time & Date check how many daylight hours you have for your walk.
Transport Direct plan a route by public transport to your walk.
Weather Line Lake District fell top assessors weather conditions & forecasts.
Winter Highland winter weather conditions snow sports in Scotland.
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