Walking and trekking links

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

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

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

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

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
TSL TSL snowshoes are popular in continental Europe

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
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
Countrygoer Car-free travel information
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