We are extremely excited to announce that we are attending the Bushcraft Show from the 27th-29th of May in Lutterworth in Leicestershire. You can find more details about the show here. We will have a stand for retailing with some exclusive show offers and Craghoppers will be the sponsor of the Kids Zone where all of the Kids activities will take place. Next door to our stand we will have…
The day has finally arrived! Craghoppers has finally returned home with the grand opening of our Ilkley store today on May 4th. We’re very excited about this moment as West Yorkshire is where Craghoppers was first born. Our History In 1965, two friends from Batley, West Yorkshire imagined the idea of a range of clothing that keeps you warm, dry and comfortable no matter what activity you embarked on. After…
As I walk to the end of my road in Bournemouth these days and look across the rolling waters of the Solent to the Isle of Wight, there is a tingling deep within me knowing that I left part of myself over on that diamond-shaped island. When I look at the “polar bear” standing proud and tall over the needles, it is a view that will never feel the same…
Conservation is at the heart of our sustainability ethos. We support many charities including Galapagos Conservation Trust and Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. We are particularly keen to work with the people on the ground – the ones who make things happen. This is why we have partnered with The Conservation Collective. They build and support foundations supporting local grass roots conservation work, across the world, to protect and restore nature on land…
Winner of the Craghoppers Film Prize, An Irish Goodbye (2021) is heading to Blanchardstown Dublin on Thursday April 20th & Belfast Friday 21st of April for two intimate evenings with the writers & directors of the short film, Tom Berkeley, and Ross White. On a farm in rural Northern Ireland, estranged brothers Turlough (Seamus O’Hara) and Lorcan (James Martin) are forced to reunite following the untimely death of their mother…
Images Supplied By @tetyanamaryshko Who is Cara Byrne? My name is Cara and I am a lot of things, I am a mum, a wife, a friend, a psychotherapist, I am a type one diabetic, an avid hiker, a foodie, a goofball and the founder of Hike Psych, Irelands only Hiking Psychotherapy practice, I’m sure there’s more but I think that covers the most important bits. When did you…
With the weather starting to heat up and the weather becomes favourable, hiking is back on the schedule! Whether you are planning a short day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, having the right hiking accessories can make a big difference in your overall experience. In this blog post, we will discuss five essential hiking accessories that are must-haves for any hiker. Water Bottle Staying hydrated is key when hiking.…
We’re very excited to have Sam Sykes on board as our newest ambassador and working with Craghoppers in continuing to provide the best clothing for DofE expeditions. From his HQ in the Lake District, Sam and his highly respected team deliver DofE expeditions for schools and groups throughout the UK and globally. Additionally, his companies train and assess many of the UK’s new outdoor instructors whilst also delivering UK…
If you’re planning on taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award program, one of the key things you’ll need to master is packing a rucksack. Your rucksack will be your constant companion during your expedition, carrying everything you need to survive in the great outdoors. Packing your rucksack for DofE is not just about throwing everything in and hoping for the best. You need to be strategic about…
This International Women’s Day we wanted to speak to someone who truly inspires us and continues to try make a change in the world. Enjoy our conversation with Lucy Keyworth. Hey Lucy, want to give us an intro? I’m Lucy, Outdoor lover, Paraclimber and dog mum! I am currently working for an awesome not for profit called Experience Community, here I get to share my love of the outdoors…
