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Best Dog Walks In The UK: 50+ Family-Friendly Routes Near You With such a wide variety of locations and environments all located within easy reach, from beaches to forest trails, it’s easy to get lost in the beauty of the British outdoors. Here at Millets we've gathered a list of the best dog friendly walks across the UK, guaranteed to make for a...11 min read
Robert W Gore | The Inventor of GORE-TEXOn Thursday 17th September, Robert W Gore died at the age of 83. We take a look at what Robert invented, and how his pioneering technology continues to make rainy days more enjoyable for the masses.2 min read
How to Keep Cool When Walking We have created a handy guide on how to stay safe during those hotter days with these top tips for keeping cool when walking and hiking.2 min read
Ordnance Survey: Dog Walking Guides Ordnance Survey have produced several guides to help you and your four-legged friends to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. There’s plenty information for you to get your teeth into – whether it’s suggested activities, general advice, or a closer look at the benefits, facts and figures behind dog...3 min read
How to Make a Time Capsule Time capsules are a fun way of capturing a moment in history. If this year has taught us anything, its that memories really matter. Fancy making your own personal time capsule? We show you how.4 min read
Aftercare Guide: Tent Care & MaintenanceA well-looked after tent will bring years of fun-filled adventure out in the field. We want to help you take care of your tent so that it lasts for years to come. Here’s our expert guide to tent care and maintenance.4 min read
Buying Guide: Bikes Cycling has exploded in popularity this year. If you are new to all things two-wheeled, or if you need to know the essentials to look after your bike, our guide is a one-stop blog to get you and your family in gear.8 min read
Millets x Tentlife Presents... Home Fest 2020 This June Millets is teaming up with expert camping gurus Tentlife to encourage families, individuals and couples across the UK to host their own backgarden or home festival for a weekend of music, food, camping and fun. Get Involved! #MyHomeFest2 min read
Outdoor Home-Schooling Ideas From the moment that the COVID-19 coronavirus sent the UK into lockdown, parents have been scratching their heads for ways to home-school their children without boredom setting in. That’s why we’ve drawn up a quick guide to help educate and entertain outdoors while the schools are closed.4 min read
Join Our Junior Explorer's Club Introducing our new Junior Explorer’s Club, an inclusive and fun space where little adventurers can still explore and have fun within the safety of the home and garden.1 min read
A Beginner's Guide to Foraging Foraging is fun, natural and sustainable. It's also perfect for sunny days and long weekends. With safety advice, a seasonal calendar and even recipes, our Beginner's Guide has everything you need to pick the perfect ingredients right out of nature.6 min read
Buying Guide: Ski Wear Deciding on ski wear can snowball into a bigger decision than you may of first thought. At Millets, we have created a handy guide on what to bring for your first skiing trip.4 min read
Millets Make Their Own #WildNightOutThe team decided to escape the office last week and enjoy a Wild Camp Out! If you missed it on our Instagram account, here’s what we got up to.2 min read
Camping Coolers Top Tips Greatest campsite pleasures are sipping chilled drinks and tucking into a fatty fry-up. However, w ithout cooling you could be faced with some spoiled food.3 min read
Walking in Snowdonia with Ordnance Survey Get Outside For National walking month, we partnered with OS to join Potty Adventures and Four Seasons Dad on a walk around Snowdonia with their families.1 min read
Top Tips For First Time Campers Camping for the first time can be daunting experience. Take our tips on board and your outdoor weekend away will run smoothly.3 min read
Camping Checklist Getting to the campsite only to realise you’ve forgotten a vital piece of kit is something we all fear. Here's a handy checklist to ensure you won't forget a thing!3 min read
Walking ChecklistTake a look through our walking checklist, whether you’re taking a stroll through your local trails or heading into one our many national parks.2 min read
Wagging Tails & Walking Boots: PDSA Charity Dog WalkRecently Stuart, our resident outdoor adventurer, took a trip out to the Lakes with his Springer Spaniel Arlo for an epic fundraising walk organised by the PDSA.3 min read
Black Friday - Top 5 Parkas We have compiled a top 5 list of Winter Parkas to help you with making the right choice for you.1 min read
Black Friday – Top 5 Footwear Black Friday is right around the corner and here at Millets, we want you to get the best deals possible. Here’s our top five pieces of footwear specifically chosen to keep your feet feeling comfortable whilst also keeping them protected.3 min read
Millets Official Outdoor Explorers To celebrate outdoor exploration, we’re bringing together people from all walks of life who are joined by a passion for the outdoors. Check out the campaign!1 min read
WIN! Britain’s Wild Night Out WIN! A EUROHIKE MINI-TENT - Saturday, 30 th July 2018 is the UK’s National Day of Adventure and we’re encouraging you to take part. Simply share snaps of your adventurers outdoors on Facebook tagged #mymillets for a chance to WIN! Good Luck!2 min read
Buying Guide: How to Choose a Tent Here’s our expert guide to buying the right tent, whether you’re a first time family camper, festival raver or seasoned backpacker.5 min read