TauntonLeisure Profile

Taunton Leisure
Join Date:
2011-11-07
About
We've been selling great quality clothing & gear for outdoor types for over 30 years from our 3 stores in Taunton, Exeter & Bristol, UK as well as online at tauntonleisure.com
We'll be bringing you gear reviews, advice on many outdoor pursuits, news, information and offers, all from expert staff who are passionate about getting out to nature and experiencing the kit we sell first hand.
We'll be bringing you gear reviews, advice on many outdoor pursuits, news, information and offers, all from expert staff who are passionate about getting out to nature and experiencing the kit we sell first hand.
Blogs Owned
1. Taunton Leisure Blog
We'll be bringing you gear reviews, advice on many outdoor pursuits, news, information and offers, all from expert staff who are passionate about getting out to nature and experiencing the kit we sell first hand.
Latest Blog Posts
- In-depth review of Osprey Talon 22 Day Packon May 10, 2013 in UncategorizedIf you’re ever researching into your next purchase of outdoor gear you could do a lot worse than read reviews from the folks over at...
- Outwell Tent Training at Huish WoodsRecently, a few of our staff had the opportunity to meet up with Ian and John from Outwell for some staff training. We took to...
- Ten Tors on the Horizon…We’re going to be on Dartmoor this May 11 & 12 to support and advise Ten Tors – the UK’s premier hiking event for young...
- Outwell Tents 2013 – Buying Guide (Part 2)After looking at new innovations in the Classic Collection, the Sun Collection and the brand new inflatable Smart Air range in Part one, we continue our look...
- Rock Boots: Fitting Tips & Buying GuideIt’s that time of year again. The light is on our side in the evening, the weather will hopefully be kind to us over the...
- Outwell Tents 2013 – Buying Guide (Part 1)Almost as soon as the winter is over (and it has been somewhat extended this year!) we’re already looking ahead toward the camping season. Just...
- Rock Boots: Fitting Tips & Buying GuideIt's that time of year again.The light is on our side in the evening, the weather will hopefully be kind to us over the coming months and getting out to the local crag is becoming a much more viable alternative to the indoor wall.A beautiful march mo...
- Taunton Leisure visit Tentipi® in Swedenon Apr 11, 2013 in Taunton Leisure NewsThere was certainly a buzz of excitement leading up to our trip as none of the team had been exposed to quite such cold temperatures,...
- Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Pullon ReviewAs part of the launch for the new range of 2013 Vapour-rise products, Rab kindly gave some of our staff a couple of Vapour Rise...
- Outwell Tents 2013 - Buying Guide (Part 1)on Apr 4, 2013Almost as soon as the winter is over (and it has been somewhat extended this year!) we're already looking ahead toward the camping season. Just the other day we had our first delivery of brand new 2013 family tents from renowned Danish bran...
- The Joy of Fell RunningBristol Store Assistant Manager Braam is a recent convert to the outdoor pursuit of fell running. Here, he talks about how he got into fell...
- One man, one bike. 5,500 miles corner to corner of USA completed!Huge congratulations to Richard Boxhall Corner to Corner (on a bike) who completed his solo 5,000+ mile cycle from one side of the USA to the other,...
- Taunton Leisure Announces New Partnership with Undercover Rockon Nov 7, 2012 in ClimbingWe're delighted to announce a new partnership with one of the leading climbing centres in the South West, Undercover Rock (UCR).Founded 20 years ago, UCR offers one of the most comprehensive indoor climbing experiences in the country. ...
- Taunton Leisure Announces New Partnership with Undercover Rockon Nov 1, 2012 in Climbing Taunton Leisure NewsWe’re delighted to announce a new partnership with one of the leading climbing centres in the South West, Undercover Rock (UCR). Founded 20 years ago, UCR offers...
- Exeter to Everest - The inspiring and terrifying world of high altitude climbingon Oct 30, 2012 in Exeter Taunton Leisure NewsMountaineer Ian Ridley prepares to deliver his first-hand experiences of death defying Himalayan expedition to members of the public at Exeter University this November 8.At 7:30pm, the Exeter-based adventurer will be sharing the ups and downs of expe...
- Exeter to Everest – The inspiring and terrifying world of high altitude climbingon Oct 30, 2012 in Exeter Taunton Leisure NewsMountaineer Ian Ridley prepares to deliver his first-hand experiences of death defying Himalayan expedition to members of the public at Exeter University this November 8. At 7:30pm,...
- The Good, the Bad and the Prettiest Pictures!on Oct 24, 2012Our friend Richard Boxhall (@richardonabike) is currently cycling 5,000 miles across the USA to raise money for ShelterBox UK and is currently blogging about life on the road, the places he sees and the people he meets . You can read a full acc...
- The Good, the Bad and the Prettiest Pictures!on Oct 24, 2012 in Corner to Corner ChallengeOK, so I still have a little way to go, but I have now visited all of the 14 states I will enter during my...
- The Sweet Smell of the Oceanon Oct 20, 2012 in Corner to Corner ChallengeOur friend Richard Boxhall (@richardonabike) is currently cycling 5,000 miles across the USA to raise money for ShelterBox UK and is currently blogging about life on the road, the places he sees and the people he meets . You can read a full acc...
- October 27 - Altberg Expert Day - Bristol Storeon Oct 16, 2012Altberg will be at our Bristol store on 27th OctoberGet expert boot fitting advice from Taunton Leisure as we look forward to welcoming Joe from Altberg to our Bristol store on Saturday October 27 0900-1630.Joe is the son of the founder of...