Walking and trekking links
The John Muir Trust
The JMT is a UK conservation charity for wild land. Alpine Exploratory's Ailsa Gibson worked with the JMT on its Skye estate, while Keith Miller was Senior Conservationist. We are glad to be Corporate Members.
John Muir Trust
Cumbria Tourism
Many of UK Exploratory's walking holidays run in the Lake District, part of the English county of Cumbria. Being a member of Cumbria Tourism helps us support the region and keep up to speed with what's going on.
Cumbria Tourism
Cotswold Outdoor
If you're planning a walking holiday you might need a few new bits of outdoor kit. Our clients are entitled to a very useful discount at Cotswold, a chain of well stocked outdoor shops in the UK.
Cotswold Outdoor
Castleberg Outdoors
Castleberg Outdoors is one of two outdoor gear shops in Settle, around a couple of corners on the market place. Alpine Exploratory clients receive a useful discount both in the shop and online.
Castleberg Outdoors
Cave & Crag
Cave & Crag is an outdoor equipment shop in Settle, also not far from us. Our clients receive a good discount on their range of walking and trekking kit. We send clients the discount code on booking.
Cave & Crag
Three Peaks Project
Alpine Exploratory is delighted to support the Yorkshire Dales National Park's Three Peaks Project as a Friend. The aim is to protect and promote our superb local mountains Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Three Peaks Project
Know Before You Go
We're pleased to support the campaign by the UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office to promote safe travel, called Know Before You Go. Please see the FCO website for travel advice and latest country information.
Know Before You Go
Walking and trekking
British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML) About IMLs
MountainsPlus Navigation courses in the Lake District
Not Just a Man's World Blog about women-specific challenges in the outdoors
The Garage Gym Online Blog about exercising in a home gym
Trekking Britain Information and photos from walks in Britain
Activity Point Activities, attractions and places to visit in Scotland
WalkingForum.co.uk Forum for walking and hiking in the UK
Out And About With Your Dog Useful site with articles for dog owners
MountainDays Mountaineering resources, photos, articles and more
altitude.org Site of resources for mountain medicine
Coast to Coast A book about experiences walking the Coast to Coast
Walking Stories Share your walking experiences and information
Guidepost Buy maps and walking books online
ScottishCamping.com Details of a large number of campsites in Scotland
Mount Everest: The British Story History of British expeditions on Everest
The Backpacker Big US site with forums, gear and more
Snowshoe Magazine Excellent and enthusiastic snowshoeing articles
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You're leaving a protected area
but don't forget: nature
everywhere deserves your
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First aid
BASP UK Ltd Outdoor First aid training throughout the UK
First Aid Cumbria First aid courses in the Lake District
Equipment
Cotswold Outdoor Alpine Exploratory clients receive a discount here
Castleberg Outdoors One of two outdoor shops in Settle, North Yorkshire
Cave & Crag The other excellent outdoor shop in Settle
Outdoor Scotland An outdoors, walking and camping gear store in the UK
Inner Wolf Kit for your dog when on a walking trip
MSR Mountain Safety Research make excellent snowshoes
Environment
Lake District National Park Authority The body that looks after the Lakes
John Muir Trust A conservation charity that manages wild land in Scotland
Three Peaks Project A Yorkshire Dales project to protect the Three Peaks
General travel
FCO travel advice by country From the UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office
The Travel Doctor Medical issues in worldwide mountaineering and travel
Mountain Weather Information Service Weather forecasts for UK mountains
Mountain Passions Information and inspiration for lovers of the Alps
Cumbria Tourism The body representing tourism businesses in Cumbria
gap-year.com Time-out, gap year, travel and adventure information
travelfromHere.com Travel information and a directory of travel websites
Dog Friendly Britain Masses of information and resources for dog owners
Driving with Dogs Short walks from motorways in the UK
Travel Turtle Travel health information updated regularly
iforpets Information for owners of dogs and other pets
Been There - Done That Guide to Great Britain giving detail area by area
Just Done It Medals A medal for completionists of the West Highland Way
Peak District View Panoramic photographs of the Peak District National Park
MySwissAlps.com A travel guide to Switzerland with a section on the Valais
 Guided and Self-Guided Walking Holidays
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