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Canoeing / Kayaking British Canoe Union The governing body for the sport and recreation of canoeing and kayaking in the UK. Scottish Canoe Association Use this site to sample the large variety of wonderful paddling opportunities in Scotland! How to join; clubs; an overview of paddlesport; volunteer vacancies; and insurance cover. Irish Canoe Union Official site. Gene17 White Water kayaking trips and adventures, as well as courses to many destinations. In addition they have an intensive instructor training course for White Water paddling. Caving http://british-caving.org.uk The National Body for Caving in England, Scotland and Wales. Climbing The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) The representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers. Mountain Leader Training Board Mountain Leader Training England (MLTE), formerly the Mountain Leader Training Board, was set up in 1964 to develop training and assessment courses in mountaineering. That work has developed to the stage where MLTE now administers the Summer Mountain Leader, the Walking Group Leader and the Single Pitch Awards. The Alpine Club The object of the Alpine Club is to promote mountain climbing and exploration throughout the world, develop a better knowledge of the mountains through literature, science and art and through its meetings and publications, encourage protection of the mountain environment, and conserve the Club's heritage. British Mountain Guides Their members hold the highest internationally recognised qualification for instruction and guiding in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering and off-piste skiing and ski touring- the coverted IFMGA carnet. Mountaineering Council of Scotland Includes text of previous issues of Scottish Mountaineer and links to websites of affiliated clubs. Cycling British Cycling Federation The internationally recognised governing body of cycling in Great Britain. Fell Running The Fell Runners Association Formed in 1970 to cater for the needs of fell runners throughout the the country. With now about 4500 individual members. Nearly 300 athletic clubs are involved with fell running through their regional athletic associations. Irish Mountain Running Association The governing body of the sport of Mountain Running in Ireland. IMRA is affiliated through the Athletic Association of Ireland (AAI) to the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) for the purposes of competing in International Events. Orienteering Scottish Orienteering Orienteering is a very challenging sport for all levels of athletic ability involving maps, navigation, and route-choice, all against the clock...for further information check out this site. British Orienteering Orienteering means maps, varied terrain and adventure. It doesn't matter how young or old or fit you are. You can run, jog or walk, you decide your own pace. Orienteering is a sport where competitors navigate their way between control points marked on a specially drawn map. Walking / Hiking Ramblers Association Promotes rambling, protects rights of way, campaigns for access to open country and defends the countryside. Miscellaneous More Outdoor Gear Compare prices of thousands of products from the leading outdoor retailers, catergories include clothing, footwear, camping, climbing, walking & hiking, gadgets & equipment and tents. Read/write reviews and keep udated on the latest outdoor gear news and product offers. Ordnance Survey Produces digital & paper maps for business, leisure, government and education. WorldClimb WorldClimb - A Definitive Directory for everything in the World to do with Climbing. Bear Training Bear Training are providers of hands on, jargon free, practical First Aid Courses and Outdoor Training. Professionally qualified First Aid Trainers and Outdoor Instructors. Bear Training have a complete range of First Aid Courses, suitable for everyone. Whether you are looking to obtain a first aid at work certificate, or even become a qualified outdoor and adventure first aider. Other Useful Sites Links to other useful outdoor websites including comprehensive link directories DisclaimerWhilst links to other web sites are provided in good faith, our hosts, the designer, publisher and webmaster of this site, can not be held responsible for the content of sites linked to or from this web site, or for the quality of goods and services advertised on sites linked to or from this web site.We reserve the right to edit or remove any link at any time, without notice. |
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