Walking for beginners

If you're confused or intimidated by the world of rambling, walking, climbing or mountaineering this no longer needs to be the case! With the help of the best and most accomplished activists in the UK we have compiled a magic section solely devoted to the enthusiastic beginner looking to find their feet in the outdoors.

This comprehensive section should answer any questions and provide you with all the necessary information to step out with confidence.

Beginner's walking articles...

Starting out in walking by Alan Hinkes OBE

Walking is reckoned to be the biggest recreational activity in the UK. As a sport it is gentle and certainly low impact yet the pleasures and benefits are tangible - even a short walk can invigorate and refresh you.

Kit for walking by Chris Townsend

Chris Townsend looks at the various items of kit you need, could find useful, and are nice to have.

Training for walking by Jas Hepburn MIC

With greater fitness you can take almost any walk in your stride. Jas Hepburn shows you how.

Hill walking courses for beginners by Nigel Shepherd

Of course, you don't have to go on a course to learn some outdoor sense - but it might help. Nigel Shepherd outlines the benefits of attending a course for attaining some outdoor skills.

Articles by subject...

Beginners (4)

Winter walking (8)

Articles by expert...

Allen Fyffe MBE (3)

Bruce Goodlad (3)

Alan Hinkes OBE (1)

Jas Hepburn MIC (1)

Scott Muir MIC (1)

Nigel Shepherd (1)

Chris Townsend (1)

Nigel Williams MIC, BASI (1)