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Organisations and clubs

Austrian Alpine Club  - Has activities in the UK but the Alpine stuff is its mainstay.

The British Mountaineering Council - is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers

European Ramblers’ Association – An umbrella organisation for a variety of European rambling clubs. Has a list of trans-european footpaths that might just inspire you.

The Land Is Ours - A landrights campaign for Britain

The Long Distance Walkers Association - (LDWA) was founded in 1971 with the aim of furthering the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking.

Mountain Bothies - Charity responsible for maintaining mountain refuges in Scotland 

Mountainering Council of Scotland - The representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy the Scottish mountains.

The Open Spaces Society - Britain's oldest conservation society, the Open Spaces Society exists to protect common land and public rights of way.

Pedestrians Association - Campaigning for urban and rural walkers

The Ramblers' Association - The Ramblers' Association is a British registered charity which promotes rambling, protects rights of way, and campaigns for access to open country.

The Scottish Youth Hostel Association - Hostel info, bed availability and online booking

Sustrans - National Cycleroute charity that co-ordinates national cycle network

The Youth Hostel Association (UK) - Hostels throughout the UK

'Official' sites

The British Tourist Authority - Walking - Government body to promote tourist walking in Britain

Countryside Agency - Government Agency responsible for rural issues

Open Access - Advice and information on the new access rights under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW).

Ordnance Survey - Maps and related information

Clubs and unofficial sites

Friends of the Peak District - Friends of the Peak District (FPD) is the charity working to safeguard Peak District landscapes for everyone who loves and enjoys them.

Long distance footpaths in the UK - Interesting personal home page with routes and photos

MountainDays.net - A site about rock climbing, mountaineering & hill walking in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Norwest Sgurramblers - a nationwide Scottish hillwalking club

UK Climbing - A large collection of climbing information.

Commercial sites, suppliers, holidays

The Adventure Centre - A specialist outdoor camping/climbing shop in Warrington with a huge range of stock at very cheap prices, online sales, mail order and group discounts for outdoor groups/societies.

Buachaille.com – Outdoor gear reviews and price comparisons.

Condor Adventures and Journeys - Tailor-made holidays throughout Latin America

Cotswold Outdoor – A wide range of outdoor clothing and equipment.

GORP (US) - 'Great Outdoor Recreation Pages', information on outdoor activites Stateside

Mtnguide.org -An interactive yellow pages of adventure travel outfitters and guiding services. From indoor climbing gyms and outdoor instructional to alpine expeditions and guided treks.

The Weather Channel – A weather forecast site. 10-day forecasts. International forecasts. Starts with UK page.

AccuWeather.com – Another weather forecast site. If both agree they might be right.