Looking for all the very best hiking tips and advice? You’ve come to the right place! Here at the Winfields Outdoors blog, you’ll find a plethora of useful articles on a wide range of topics, including what to wear for hiking, some of the best walking routes around, product reviews, buying guides, interviews with brands, and much more. Read on and get fully prepared for your next hike!
It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the beauty that’s all around us. Planning a scenic hike through nature if you live in a city can be tough, so Winfields has picked out some great outdoor walks in and near UK cities.
If you’re a seasoned hiker or a camper it’s likely that you’ve heard of Lyme disease, but what is it? How can you stay safe? We've collaborated with the Caudwell LymeCo charity to get their advice so you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors fully.
When out walking or hiking, it’s not uncommon to come across plenty of people using walking poles. But why do people use them? Is it just to complete the hiking look? Winfields has made this guide to help you decide if walking poles are what you need.
Reproofing a waterproof jacket is something you should do each year, but how? Winfields explains it all in our dedicated guide to reproofing your gear to withstand all weather.
If you’re going camping, heading out on a hike, expedition, DofE, or are off on a weekend break, then you’ll need a backpack in which to carry the majority of your gear. For that, you'll need to get your pack in order to fit all of your essentials in - drinks, snacks, jackets, clothing and […]
The outbreak of Covid-19 may have denied us the ability to enjoy the sorts of activities we have always taken for granted – but despite some current government restrictions still being in place, one pursuit we are still able to look forward to is walking. With the many news outlets still reporting 24/7 on the […]
If you love the great outdoors and the lush landscape, you’ll no doubt want to keep it clean and protected. Unfortunately, our overreliance on plastic threatens the nature that we should nurture due, in large part, to the throwaway attitude of some. In our parks and countryside, this has led to a build-up of plastic […]
