You don’t need an awful lot of fancy kit to start your Walk1000Miles journey. Just get the basics right and you’ll be laughing, even if it rains.

WHAT MAKES GAMES SPECIAL

You’re not doing this alone! In addition to the help and support from the Walk1000Miles community, these iconic brands are coming with you, every step of the way…

Over the last six months, four of our team have had the latest smartwatches on an extensive ‘soak test’. This is not our usual comparative review by a single reviewer (or a pair), but an in-depth look into the latest in wrist-worn technology specifically designed for outdoor use

Tackled one of the routes published in Country Walking? Send us a picture and a few words on your experience: you could win a fantastic prize from Ordnance Survey.

SEAN GLYNN ON NAVIGATING UNFAMILIAR WATERS