Practical information
On
these pages you'll find useful and concise practical advice for anyone who
wants to do more "serious" walking, including on matters such as maps for
walkers, navigation in the countryside, outdoor clothing and equipment,
safety and health. We also point you in the direction of resources for
further information including organisations, books and training courses.
For short, easy local walks in parks and lowland country you really don't need to know all the information here, so if you're new to walking, start with our First Steps pages.
Maps for walkers
All about Ordnance Survey maps and other useful maps for walkers
including digital mapping
Navigation for walkers
An introduction to
navigation equipment, map interpretation, using a compass and
route planning
Outdoor footwear, clothing and equipment
Boots and shoes, waterproofs, inner layers, rucksacks
and other equipment
Health and
safety for walkers
Guidelines covering basic safety, mountain walking, health,
first aid, dealing with blisters, hygiene and natural hazards
such as dogs, cattle and ticks
For advice on leading groups of walkers, see Organising walking events.
For an easy introduction to walking for everyone, see Walking for You.