Hill and Dale Outdoors

Hill and Dale Outdoors, independent outdoor equipment retailer in Sowerby Bridge

Hill and Dale Outdoors is a British shop specialising in footwear, clothing and equipment for outdoor activities. It presents itself as an independent retailer offering leading brands at competitive prices, selling both from its physical store in Sowerby Bridge and through its online shop.

Women's and men's catalogue

The range is organised into separate sections for women and men. In clothing it includes jackets, midlayers and fleece, legwear, baselayers and tops. In footwear it covers boots, shoes, sandals, approach shoes and socks, as well as accessories and footwear care products. The selection can be filtered by technical features such as waterproofing, insulation and softshell or windproof fabrics.

Accessories for both men and women include gloves and mitts, hats and headwear, belts and braces, along with clothing care products.

Camping and mountain equipment

The camping section brings together down and synthetic sleeping bags, covers and liners, blankets and quilts, tents, bivis, hammocks and their accessories, tarps and shelters, plus tent accessories. It also includes sleeping mats and accessories, pillows, cooking equipment such as stoves and cookware, BBQs and fire pits, and outdoor furniture.

The bags and packs section covers rucksacks, belt and waist bags, dry bags and pouches, wallets and accessories. Walking accessories include walking poles and their spares, gaiters, pet tools, knives and multi-tools, survival and repair tools, navigation, lighting — head torches, hand torches and lanterns with their accessories —, hydration — bottles and carriers, water filters and purifiers and bladders —, as well as insect repellents, cosmetics, eyewear, climbing equipment and power banks.

Brands stocked

The shop carries a catalogue of leading industry brands. Among them, Rab stands out, a company founded by Rab Carrington in 1981 that grew from a small attic in Sheffield into an established outdoor brand, according to the shop's own presentation. It also stocks Montane, which has spent more than 25 years developing innovative, lightweight, breathable clothing and equipment for endurance sports. In tents and expedition shelters are Wild Country, offering reliable, great-value options, and Terra Nova, focused on lightweight shelters tested in extreme conditions. The sock range is completed by Darn Tough, with an unconditional lifetime guarantee.

The catalogue includes recent launches, such as the Meindl El Paso GTX boot, described as a combination of Alpine heritage and year-round versatility, with leather and Gore-Tex construction and a Vibram sole for loose and muddy terrain. Among the new Rab arrivals are the Ultrasphere 5 mat, the Downpour waterproof jacket for women and men, the 27-litre Protium backpack, the Nebitron Pro insulated hooded jacket, the Downpour waterproof trousers, the Stratosphere 5.5 mat, the Incline trousers, the Cirrus Alpine insulated jacket, the Storm waterproof insulated gloves and the 25-litre Nitron backpack.

Shipping, returns and customer service

The shop offers free UK delivery on orders over £100 and express delivery for £5.98. Customers have 30 days for returns. The company describes itself as an independent retailer and highlights its customer service. The website allows you to subscribe to a newsletter with a monthly prize draw for a £50 voucher among those who buy each month.

Physical store and opening hours

In addition to online sales, Hill and Dale Outdoors serves its customers at its store in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:30 to 17:30 and Saturdays 10:00 to 15:00, remaining closed on Sundays and bank holidays.

Location and contact

39 Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, UK, HX6 2TL · Phone: 01422 833360 · Email: support@hillanddaleoutdoors.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:30 - 17:30; Saturdays: 10:00 - 15:00; Sundays and bank holidays: closed