Before the big climb: Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro - Mark and the group of 60-67 year olds are attempting Africa's highest peak, having the right gear is crucial. We share the equipment you need to consider...
- Essentials
- Guide
- Hiking
Getting on the trail: Dan Connolly
Bridgedales ambassador - Dan Connolly talks about how he got into trail running and why it's addictive. We also talk about what gear you need and why Dan uses our...
- Ambassador
Bridgedale Guide: Choosing Socks for Trail Running
What exactly should you be looking for in a trail running sock? Bridgedale socks protect against against blisters, discomfort, and overall trail running misery. Find out why you need to...
- Guide
- Trail Running
Climbing for a cause: Sarah Ann Curran
Bridgedales ambassador - Sarah Ann Curran has hiked the Lakeland 7 summits, 60 miles in 48 hours whilst wearing our very own Bridgedales. Sarah's fundraising for research into Alzheimer's disease.
- Ambassador
Staying dry in the wettest weather: Tested
The StormSock isn't just any sock; it's a carefully engineered piece of technology. Nathan Fa’avae, World Champion Adventure Racer, recently tried and tested our waterproof sock and this is what...
- Bridgedale explained
- waterproof
International Women's Day
With Women’s History day on the 8th March and March being Women’s History month it seems appropriate to share a little about some of the women that Bridgedale find inspiring...
Christmas Guide | the perfect sock for a loved one
Socks are a perfect gift for loved ones and a nice treat for yourself. Here’s our picks, after all, who doesn’t like a pair of socks for Christmas? For The...
Staying Motivated in the Winter - Zak Hanna
It's normal to lose motivation to run during the winter when the weather is challenging. Zak Hanna, on the back of 5th place in the World Mountain Running Championships, shared...
Choosing the right socks for hiking
Any seasoned hiker will tell you that a good pair of hiking socks is a must-have on the trail and hills. But despite their simple appearance, hiking socks can...
Merino: why is this fibre so special in socks?
As temperatures start to drop and we head closer to winter, Merino wool is plenty useful for the outdoors. Merino wool is a natural, delicate fabric that is finer...
The Knits of Autumn
The summer has been unusually hot across the northern hemisphere, so it’s been a particularly hard season for hiking during the dog days. But now the air is cooling,...