Ramble Co. is for the modern explorer. For the person who wants to head into the wild with an open mind and an open heart; to ramble through forests and over fells, across brooks and beside lochs; and then retreat to a cosy café for a warming coffee and homemade cake, or to a local pub serving traditional beers beside an open fire.
Ramble is for the person who wants to know where to find secret views to photograph, the most wild roads to drive, the perfect peak to catch sunrise and sunset, and the most chilled out campsite or cosy B&B to spend the night.
Ramble believes in outdoor living; loading a car with hiking boots, a map and camera, or packing a backpack and hopping on a train with a tent and sleeping bag.
We aspire to get more people outside.
Ramblings from the founder...
"The idea for Ramble Guides came about after a year of travel. When I graduated from university I knew I need to escape for a while, so I packed two pannier bags, loaded a bicycle and spent one month cycling-touring in the USA - in the fiery deserts of Utah and beside the sparkling ocean of the Pacific Coast Highway in California - followed by four months on the road in New Zealand. I went back to America afterwards, drawn to the forests, mountains and beaches of California and the Pacific Northwest.
I camped beside the ocean and was woken by sun streaming through tent canvas and the sound of waves in the distance. I hiked hills that overlooked lakes and forests and felt overwhelmed by the beauty of nature and the wildness of the world. I never wanted to lose that feeling.
When I returned to my home in Yorkshire, England, I was left with an ache in my chest and a yearning in my heart to be back out exploring; to be on the road, on the run, living simply and wildly and free. So I did. At every opportunity, I loaded my car with boots and tents and a brown and white Trailhound and headed out to explore parts of my own country I'd never seen before. I remember my first trip to the Lake District. I got that same feeling in my body as when I'd been 3000 miles from home.
I want other people to explore what we have here in the UK: the valleys and moors, pikes and peaks; the lovely little villages and cosy pubs; the wild tarns and sparkling lochs. That's what Ramble Guides is about - guiding people to the places that overwhelm you, to the nature and wild spaces that leave you breathless. Places that you don't need to travel 12 hours through the sky to reach, but that are perhaps just 2 hours from your own front door."
Athena J. Mellor, Founder of Ramble Co.
About Ramble Store
Our online store launched in early 2021. With the publication of the first Ramble Guide and its great success, we decided to stock some other considered items that would appeal to our audience of outdoor enthusiasts. It started with Ordnance Survey maps and our favourite Outdoor Provisions bars, before branching out into some beautiful handmade items from independent makers such as Ramblers’ Soap from Little Northern Soaphouse, handmade headbands from Kooky Sheep Designs and stunning Peak District Prints from The Boulder Prints. We want to ensure that everything we stock is loved by us, so you will adore it too. We aim to put a particular emphasis on two things within our store:
1) Sustainability — We aim to stock brands that care about the environment as much as we do, as well as sourcing items that are of the highest quality so you will love and cherish them for years to come. We post everything in recyclable packaging and try not to use excess packaging, while also ensuring that your items are well-protected on their journeys. As a small business, we are always learning about ways we can be more sustainable. If there’s anything you think we can do better, drop us an email! We’d love to hear from you.
2) Supporting Independent Makers — We love stocking items from talented makers and artists who are inspired by the nature on their doorsteps; from handmade soap to hand-carved camping spoons to hand-thrown mugs… We want Ramble Store to be a place where small creators can showcase and sell their work. If you are an artist or maker yourself, and think your products would be a good fit for our store, do drop us an email.
We hope you will love our store as much as we do, and treasure your goods for years to come.