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Walking Equipment Help & Advice

Help and advice on a variety of outdoor activities and outdoor gear provided by the Walk and Ramble Walking Shop, with a particular focus on walking, hiking, scrambling, backpacking and trail running. Please click a link... 

Outdoor Gear Advice:

Rucksack Advice
Walking Clothes Advice
Walking Boots Advice
Walking Socks Advice
Waterproof Fabric Advice
Walking Poles Advice

General Outdoor & Walking Advice:

Map my Walk! *NEW
Nordic Walking Advice
Lightweight Backpacking Advice
Beginners Guide to Walking at all Ages
Enjoy the Outdoors Responsibly
How to Read a Map & Compass
Glossary of Gear Terms


Ideas of some of the best places to go walking, riding and running:

- Enjoy walking, scrambling and riding in the Lake District or Peak District - great place, geared up for all levels and abilities! Also fell free to contact us for more ideas...


Don't forget, if you need any other sort of advice in regards to walking, or have a specific question about an item of gear, please do not hesitate to contact us.



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