Trekking Hiking and
Walking Holidays
Useful Links
General
Health & travel advice
Responsible tourism
Weather
Books and maps
Outdoor gear and clothing retailers
Photography
Walking holidays in the UK
Other useful organisations
General
AITO - The Association of Independent Tour Operators
The common aim of all AITO members is to provide the highest level of quality, service and choice. See the Quality Charter on this web site. High Places has been a member of AITO since 1987.ATOL - Air Travel Organisers' Licensing
ATOL is the government's licensing and financial protection scheme for air holidays and flights sold by tour operators and travel organisers in the UK. High Places is a fully bonded tour operator and any money paid to us is completely protected. Your flight inclusive holiday is covered by our Civil Aviation Authority ATOL licence, no.2836.British Mountaineering Council
The BMC offers a great range of benefits for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers. Membership includes a range of special services, training and events. In addition, members also support vital access and conservation work to secure access and conserve the outdoor environment.Outdoorsmagic
Strives to provide the fastest outdoors news for the UK enthusiast. The site is designed and built to bring outdoors enthusiasts together through the internet.Royal Geographical Society
The Society supports research, education and training, together with the wider public understanding and enjoyment of geography.XE Currency Conversion Site Here there is a universal currency converter, the world's most popular currency tool. You can perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations, using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates.
Health & travel advice
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Know before you go. This site has the official FCO Travel Advice notices for over 200 countries based on the most accurate and up-to-date information available to them. It is designed to help British travellers make informed decisions about travelling abroad. Travel Advice is also available by phoning 0845 850 2829.Department of Health
General Health advice for traveller including advice on major diseases and staying healthy while travelling.Nomad
Nomad Travel Health Clinics have been supplying medical supplies and vaccinations to travellers for over 15 years. Their travel clinics are staffed by doctors and nurses specialising in travel health.MASTA
MASTA provide travel health advice on vaccines and immunisations as well as malaria and yellow fever prevention. They also have a search facility to help you find a travel clinic near you.The Travel Doctor
The Travel Doctor, an interactive website providing specialist health information for travellers.The High Altitude Medicine Guide
Provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world. Information content is designed for the use of physicians and non-physicians alike.
Responsible tourism
Tourism Concern
Run vital campaigns to protect the rights of local people and help them get a fairer deal from tourism.Climate Care
Their aim is to reduce levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They let you offset these emissions by funding sustainable energy and reforestation projects.International Porters Protection Group (IPPG)
The IPPG works to improve the conditions of mountain porters in the tourism industry worldwide. High Places supports the work of IPPG and endorses its five recommended guidelines.Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)
The EIA was established in 1984 to investigate, expose and campaign against the illegal trade in wildlife and the destruction of our natural environment. They are a small organisation and rely on donations from the public, the support of our members, the efforts of volunteer fund-raisers and the support of charitable foundations.
Weather
BBC Weather
World weather forecasts, plus sunshine, rainfall, temperature and other details for major cities across the globe.Met Office
Up to the minute global weather information.World Weather
This global web site presents official weather observations, weather forecasts and climatological information for selected cities supplied by National Meteorological & Hydrological Services (NMHSs) worldwide.
Books and maps
Stanfords
Is a specialist retailer of maps, books and travel related goods.Cicerone
An unrivalled selection of reliable guides long distance walks and treks, day walks, family walks, rock climbing, ice climbing, rock scrambling, mountaineering, bike guides, hill and mountain skills, nature walks and outdoor photography.Bradt
Run by the redoubtable Hilary Bradt a selection of guides to all the main trekking regions of the world.
Outdoor gear and clothing retailers
Cotswold
Cotswold Outdoor has 17 stores nationwide and are one of the UK's leading online retailers of outdoor clothing, climbing and camping equipment. If you book a holiday with High Places we are able to offer a discount off all purchases at Cotswold stores.RAB
Design and manufacture clothing and sleeping bags for the most extreme conditions in the world.Itchy Feet
Itchy Feet is the place for people who travel. Their first hand knowledge helps ensure you choose the right gear for your travels- no matter where you are heading.GearZone
Whatever your adventure… they can equip it.Don Valley Outdoor Centre
Based in Rossington, near Doncaster, Don Valley Outdoor Centre is a leading retailer of camping, skiing and hiking equipment.Foothills
Has become one of the country's leading independent outdoor equipment specialists for hill and mountain walkers, travellers and their families.Outside
Here you will find a huge choice of specialist equipment and clothing for the outdoor enthusiast. Their stores in the Peak District hold a great range of stock, and are run by knowledgeable and experienced staff.Trek Hire UK
Don't want to buy that expensive bit of gear? A large range of clothing and equipment for hire.
Photography
A number of our leaders and clients have websites where they showcase some of their photography. We thought you might want to have a look. If you have any photos on a website which were taken on a High Places holiday then please get in touch.
Geraldine Westrupp
Visit High Places leader Geraldine Westrupp's site for more information on our Picos de Europa, Spanish trip. See also images from our trips in Sikkim and Iceland.
Walking holidays in the UK
Walking World
This is the place where over 180 local contributors share their favourite British routes. There are more than 3,000 to choose from.
Other useful organisations
Walking Connections
Make it easier for you to make friends with a similar interest in your area.Asturian Spirit
Offer information about walking holidays in a beautiful unspoilt region of Northern Spain: Asturias.AAC – Austrian Alpine Club (UK)
The UK Branch of the Austrian Alpine Club runs a full programme of outdoor activities, ranging from day walks through to week long trips to Scotland, the Alps and worldwide. They have a range of benefits to for members.Companions 2 Travel
Is a vibrant and ever growing community of people from all over the world brought together by their shared interest in travel.
0845 257 7500 Email: treks@highplaces.co.uk
