Cotswold Outdoor: our exclusive walking partner

A man and a woman enjoy the view whilst walking in the Peak District — Walking in the Peak District | © Cotswold Outdoor

Cotswold Outdoor is our exclusive walking partner. Their generous support helps us to care for outdoor spaces so everyone can get closer to nature. Learn more about how we work together and the discount available for National Trust supporters.

Getting the nation outdoors

Cotswold Outdoor has been helping customers get outdoors for 50 years. They offer expert advice and a large range of high-quality clothing, equipment and accessories that are made to last for all sorts of active adventures. We share their love of nature, passion for the great outdoors and commitment to sustainable practices.

Since our partnership began in 2015, Cotswold Outdoor has helped us look after precious walking landscapes and trails, inspiring more people to get outside and enjoy being in nature.

Cotswold Outdoor also supports our walking programmes and helps us train and equip walk leaders at 200 of our places to organise regular walks for visitors. Together, we created the Cotswold Outdoor Fund for Improving Access to the Outdoors to break down social barriers so everyone can feel safe and welcome. In 2023, The Mason Mile and the Muslim Hikers community groups received funding for their work, and we plan to support more walking groups each year.

A community group take part in a 10km walk around Cheddar Gorge in Somerset — The Muslim Hikers community group on a walk at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

Helping us care for precious places

Through our ongoing partnership, we'll continue our efforts to inspire the nation into exploring and discovering more of the UK’s coast and countryside, safely and responsibly.

Cotswold Outdoor gives us funding to help care for walking trails so that more people can access the countryside. We’re working together on our new Paths and Trails Programme, which aims to map, fix and celebrate 15,000km of paths and walking trails by 2030.

By providing clear and robust routes for walkers to use, everyone can feel the uplifting effects of nature while also protecting wildlife habitats. Plus, when you use your National Trust supporter discount code at Cotswold Outdoor, up to 7 per cent of the purchase price goes back into helping us look after the places you love to explore.

We’re proud to be long-standing partners of the National Trust, supporting their Paths and Trails Programme across England and Wales. We believe that people are happier outside so are delighted to partner with an organisation that shares our values and increases access to these amazing spaces. Together, we are passionate advocates for the outdoors, our planet and enjoying it responsibly.

A quote by Jose FinchCotswold Outdoor Managing Director

Exploring a trail using a Tramper in winter — Visitors explore the Blea Tarn trail at the Langdales in Cumbria | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Discount for National Trust supporters

National Trust supporters receive a 15 per cent discount at Cotswold Outdoor. This can be redeemed online when you sign up to Cotswold Outdoor's free Explore More benefits scheme, or in any Cotswold Outdoor store by showing your active National Trust member card, Handbook or even a receipt from a National Trust café.

This offer expires on 30 September 2026, but may be extended. More details on how to claim the offer are below.

What is the discount?

National Trust supporters receive a 15 per cent discount* off full priced items at Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow+Rock, in store and online when you sign up to Explore More.

To redeem your membership discount in store, you will need to show a current National Trust membership card or proof that you are a National Trust supporter, for example, your handbook, magazine or a receipt from a National Trust place within the last 12 months.

To access your discount online, email enquiries@cotswoldoutdoor.com and attach a copy of your supporter proof, which may include your membership card, a magazine or handbook, letter from the National Trust or a receipt from a National Trust place.

(* excludes electronics and selected lines).

Increasing support for National Trust

When new customers use their discount, a percentage of the purchase price is returned to the National Trust to help look after the places you love to explore. In some circumstances, up to 7 per cent of the purchase price may be payable.

Cotswold Outdoor has committed to funding the work of our Paths and Trails Programme over the next three years and is also helping us to break down social barriers and improve access to the outdoors across National Trust places.

Terms and conditions apply, please visit the Cotswold Outdoor website for more information.