Your Ultimate Hiking Guide: Expert Advice for Every Trail

Welcome to our complete collection of hiking guides, a comprehensive resource designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to explore the great outdoors.

Here, we’ve gathered all our expert advice on the practical side of hiking—from essential safety skills and navigation tips to in-depth gear reviews and advice on hiking for your health and wellbeing.

Whether you’re planning your first walk or you’re a seasoned trekker, our articles are here to answer your questions and help you prepare for your next adventure.

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Hiking Skills & Safety

From navigation to wild camping, master the essentials.
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Hiking Health & Wellness

Tips on nutrition, fitness, and mental wellbeing on the trail.
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Hiking with Dogs

Your complete guide to adventures with your four-legged friend.
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Gear Reviews

Honest, real-world tests of the latest outdoor kit.

Your Hiking Questions Answered

Without a doubt, a good pair of walking boots. Looking after your feet is the most important rule of hiking. The right footwear provides support, grip, and waterproofing, which can be the difference between a wonderful day out and a miserable one. We always recommend investing in the best boots you can afford.

There are many fantastic resources available. For UK walks, OS Maps Online is an invaluable tool for creating and following routes. Websites like ours here and the Ramblers also have thousands of pre-planned walks. And of course, you can’t beat a classic guidebook for detailed information and inspiration.

While the terms are often used interchangeably, we see a walk as a casual affair of less than half a day. A hike is a longer, more strenuous walk, perhaps up a mountain, requiring a backpack and proper kit.

A trek is a multi-day hike, often in a remote or international location. Ultimately, no matter what you call it, the most important thing is to get outdoors!