The 16 Best Outdoor Shops in London

Outdoor Emporium is an owner-run shop on Camden Road that suits walkers and travellers who want advice before they buy. The owner talks through products in detail and recommends kit based on where you are heading, whether that is walking boots, a rucksack or smaller gadgets. Clothing and equipment are stocked together, and delivery or in-store pick-up is available.

Outdoor People is a community shop in E8 whose profits help families get outdoors. It sells clothing and equipment for hiking and camping, with delivery, in-store pick-up and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Orders are sent with a personal note, and the shop is LGBTQ+ friendly. A good choice if you want gear and a cause behind the purchase.

Ellis Brigham Covent Garden is the store for snow sports kit, with a dedicated department and ski boot fitting sessions that include care advice. Staff are enthusiasts of their sport, and the same advice extends to footwear for hiking and everyday outdoor use. Delivery, in-store pick-up and Wi-Fi are on offer, and the shop is on Southampton Street.

Ellis Brigham at One Cheapside is the City option for snow sports, with detailed ski boot fittings. Staff talk through different boot options, mould liners and customise boots for comfort and performance. Delivery, in-store pick-up and card or contactless payments are available, and the store is wheelchair accessible and LGBTQ+ friendly.

Rohan focuses on lightweight travel and walking clothing, and the Mercer Street shop in Covent Garden is the place to try it on. The range covers men's and women's pieces designed to pack small, wash by hand and dry quickly. Sizing is consistent across items, which makes it easier to buy more than one piece. Delivery and in-store pick-up are available.

Cotswold Outdoor on Southampton Street is a central branch of the national chain, covering outdoor clothing and equipment. Delivery and in-store pick-up are available alongside in-store shopping, contactless payments are accepted and the entrance is wheelchair accessible. Several other outdoor shops are on the same street, which makes comparing kit easy.

This Regent Street branch of Mountain Warehouse stocks men's and women's outdoor clothing and equipment in a central shopping location. Delivery and in-store pick-up are offered, cards and contactless payments are accepted and the entrance is wheelchair accessible. Good for picking up practical layers without leaving the West End.

The Strand branch of Mountain Warehouse offers a broad range of outdoor clothing and equipment, with a winter collection among the stock. Delivery and in-store pick-up are available, cards and contactless payments are taken and the entrance is wheelchair accessible. A handy stop for outdoor layers close to Covent Garden.

The North Face Covent Garden is the brand's own shop on Southampton Street, with a range of outdoor clothing under one label. Delivery and in-store pick-up are offered. Because it stocks a single brand, it suits shoppers who already know they want North Face rather than those comparing makes, and other outdoor shops on the same street make a comparison easy.