Walking and trekking links

Partners

The John Muir Trust
The JMT is a UK conservation charity for wild land. In 2004 Ailsa worked with the JMT on its Skye estate and now we are delighted to be Corporate Members. Our trips promote good environmental practice in wild areas.

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

Know Before You Go
We're pleased to support the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office's campaign to promote safe travel, Know Before You Go. Please see the FCO website for travel advice and latest country information.

Know Before You Go

Links

Walking and trekking
BAIML The British Association of International Mountain Leaders is the professional body for British IMLs
MountainsPlus Navigation courses in the Lake District
Trekking Britain Information and photos from walks in Britain
Activity Point Activities, attractions and places to visit in Scotland
WalkingForum.co.uk Forum for discussing all aspects of country walking and hiking in the UK
Out And About With Your Dog Useful, personal site with articles for dog owners
ABC of Hiking Comprehensive mountaineering, hiking and outdoors information and links
MountainDays Excellent website of mountaineering resources, photos, articles and more
AltitudePhysiology.org Site of resources for mountain medicine
Adventure Learning First Aid courses in the Lake District
Coast to Coast A book about experiences walking the Coast to Coast
Walking Stories Share your walking experiences and information to build an online resource
Guidepost Buy maps and walking books online
ScottishCamping.com Details of a large number of campsites in Scotland
trekkingplanet.com A new interactive website about trekking
UK Active Enthusiastic site with trip notes and resources
Mount Everest: The British Story News, facts and history about British expeditions on Mount Everest
World Hiking Directory of walking websites around the world
The Backpacker Big US site with forums, gear and more
Walks in Yorkshire Walks, accommodation, entertainment and much more in the Yorkshire area

	You're leaving a protected area but don't forget: nature everywhere deserves your respect: In France

Equipment
Cotswold Outdoor Alpine Exploratory clients receive a discount here
Berghaus Berghaus make all types of outdoor equipment
Lowe Alpine General outdoor equipment including rucksacks
Mountain Equipment ME are well regarded for sleeping bags and waterproofs
Outdoor Scotland An outdoors, walking and camping gear store in the UK
Rab Down jackets and sleeping bags plus waterproofs and more
Terra Nova Terra Nova make good quality tents and group shelters
Inner Wolf Kit for your dog when on a walking trip

Snowshoeing
Snowshoe Magazine Excellent and enthusiastic snowshoeing info and articles
MSR Mountain Safety Research make excellent snowshoes
TSL TSL snowshoes are popular in continental Europe

Conservation and the environment
Fix the Fells Organisation that repairs footpaths in the English Lake District
Lake District National Park Authority The body that looks after the Lakes
John Muir Trust A conservation charity that manages wild land in Scotland

General travel information
The Travel Doctor Excellent site offering advice on medical issues in worldwide mountaineering and travel
Mountain Weather Information Service Arguably the best weather forecasts for the UK's mountain areas
MountainPassions.com Information and inspiration for lovers of the Alps
gap-year.com Time-out, gap year, travel and adventure information as well as a useful directory
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 New website for owners of dogs and other pets
Been There - Done That Guide to Great Britain giving detail area by area
Countrygoer Car-free travel information
Peak District View Panoramic photographs of the Peak District National Park and Derbyshire
MySwissAlps.com A travel guide to Switzerland with a section on the Valais region, or Wallis in German

Guided and Self-Guided Walking Holidays