Walkmates
Practical UK walking advice on map reading, difficulty grades, wet weather, daylight, footwear and countryside access.
Check a GPX download, inspect the imported route, test offline mapping and verify access before you follow the line on a walk.
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Understand walking difficulty labels, compare different grading systems and separate terrain, pace and access needs before choosing an outing.
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How to check walking footwear for a comfortable fit, suitable grip and wet-weather use, with practical care advice and clear winter limits.
Read guidePlan a daylight walk by checking local sunset, budgeting the whole outing and choosing a finish time, with a worked example and practical decision points.
Read guideA useful day-walk packing list, with advice on keeping kit dry, checking footwear and carrying what you need when the day takes longer than planned.
Read guideLook beyond the mileage. A practical guide to choosing a walk that suits your pace, the terrain, the weather and the time you have.
Read guideRead a walking map with more confidence: check scale, contours, access and junctions, then turn the route line into a practical plan.
Read guideWhat to check before entering a field with cattle, how to manage a dog around livestock, and why gates should be left as you find them.
Read guideHow to plan a wet-weather walk: read the forecast, choose suitable ground, keep spare clothes dry and decide when it is time to shorten the route.
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