ABOUT

UKSN is Built for Hikers and Explorers

Whether you roam hilltops, coastlines, forests or fells — UKSN is your home for skills, gear, safety, and community built for the UK outdoors.

Why UKSN is Perfect for Hikers and Explorers

There’s nothing quite like discovering the UK’s wild spaces on foot — but being prepared makes every journey safer and more rewarding. UKSN brings together hikers, trekkers, and outdoor explorers who want to learn, share, and stay ready wherever they roam.

WHY JOIN UKSN?

Learn to Navigate and Prepare

Whether you’re mastering map and compass, packing for the weather, or planning a long-distance hike, UKSN gives you the tools to go further with confidence.

Go Beyond the Trails

UKSN connects you with bushcraft skills, wild camping advice, and survival techniques that turn a walk into an adventure — and an emergency into a challenge, not a crisis.

Share Your Experiences

Trade routes, gear tips, and hidden gems with fellow walkers who understand the pull of the outdoors and the satisfaction of self-reliance.

Stay Safe, Stay Seen

Our community shares best practices for solo and group hiking, emergency planning, and essential kit — all tailored to UK conditions.

Offline Friendly

With downloadable resources, printable guides, and low-signal access options, UKSN supports you even when the signal bars disappear.

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WHAT MAKES UKSN SPECIAL?

Community Led

The UKSN is community led organisation, primarily run by volunteers.
Any profits generated from membership are reinvested, further enhancing the UKSN community, its goals and projects.

Welcoming Environment

The UKSN has a fully formed constitution and code of conduct. We also have both anti bullying and child protection policies in place that we expect all members to adhere to at all times. These core documents form the backbone of UKSN, ensuring that our community remains a safe environment for all members.

DBS Checked

The UKSN TRIBE Team hold Advance DBS certificates for your complete piece of mind. We also run checks on any volunteer that may 'work' with children at officially organised events or camps.

Radio Licence

UKSN hold a radio licence from OFCOM that allows members to communicate, without requiring a personal licence.

The UKSN is one of a small number of organisations to hold a Camping and Caravan Exemption Certificate in England, Scotland and Wales. This enables us to operate campsites for sole use by our members without needing planning permission or to apply for change of use for the land.

Camping Exemption Certificate

Small Society Lottery Licence

The UKSN has a Small Society Lottery Licence allowing us to legally hold raffles and lotteries.

Official Store

We operate P1AN – the official store of the UKSN which sells a range of UKSN merchandise, personalised gifts, and other related goodies! The store even helps contribute to the UKSN's overall operating costs, so don't forget to visit regularly.

Based in the United Kingdom

The UKSN is proudly based in the United Kingdom.

Explore More. Worry Less.

Whether you hike for peace, challenge, or preparation — UKSN helps you make the most of every step, with skills and support that last beyond the trail.

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WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY:

“UKSN gave me the confidence to take my hiking to the next level. It’s more than walking — it’s about knowing I’m ready. I joined for the tips, stayed for the people. It’s a brilliant network of outdoor-minded folk.”

UKSN Member