Glossary of Hiking Terms and Phrases

No guide to hiking would be complete without definitions for all the terminology associated with maps, trails and geographical features, along with a look at the clothing, equipment and other paraphernalia used whilst rambling, hiking or camping.

Here you'll find an A to Z of all the jargon you may come across whilst planning or enjoying a hike, from phrases like "Access Point" to terms such as "Windstopper", along with everything in between.

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