Style & Fashion

Best wellington boots: The finest wellies you can buy

There's nothing quite so vital to life in the countryside as a decent pair of wellies. Country Life's luxury editor Hetty Chidwick makes her pick of the best you can buy.

Best poolside accessories, from loungers to shades

Practical needn't mean sacrificing style, says Hetty Lintell.

Best summer hats for the season, from Panamas to Ascot hats

Hetty Lintell makes her pick of the best summer hats for the summer season.

Best waterproof jackets for hiking and walking through Britain's hopelessly unreliable summers

Best hiking shirts you can buy, from strolling around a lake to climbing a mountain

We've rounded up a list of the best hiking shirts to ensure you stay as comfortable as possible whilst you're out on adventures — from soft materials that use quick-wicking and anti-odour technology, to classic designs that could be worn as everyday wear.

The best walking shoes, hiking shoes and trail running shoes for men

The best smart watches with traditional faces, from a classic Tag to one that's 'like having a doctor on your wrist'

Best hiking trousers for men, from mountaineering gear to smart trousers with hidden powers

The best weekend bags and finest holdalls that (rather a lot of) money can buy

Going somewhere nice? You might be soon, so here's Hetty Lintell with her pick of the finest holdalls and best weekend bags you can buy.

Six of the most beautiful green watches money can buy

Feel green with envy for the latest timepieces, with their fresh-faced dials ready for summer adventures. As chosen by Hetty Lintell; photograph by Paul Zak.

The best socks for walking

If you didn't think socks could be technical, think again. Lydia Stangroom picks out the best walking socks on the market.

Best Father's Day gifts, from cosy jumpers and sporty gadgets to the ultimate gift for a Marmite lover

There are many ways to show your Dad that you love and appreciate him. There's breakfast in bed, an offer to mow the lawn, a big hug and the offer of the last biscuit. Or you could just buy him something that he definitely doesn't need, but we're pretty sure he'll want. Happy Father's Day!

The best wellington boots for walking, for the muddy treks when you need wellies — but not blisters

Long gone are the days where you would have to forego comfort for dry feet. We look at the best wellington boots for walking, the ideal footwear for all of your countryside rambles.

Best hiking trousers for women, for everything from walks in the park to climbing Helvellyn

Walking and hiking have become a part of our daily lives — a change that's here to stay. So you'll be in need of some walking trousers; Lydia Stangroom picks out six of the best pairs of hiking trousers for women.

Aspinal of London: 'We are more aware than ever of the effects our way of life is having on our planet'

Aspinal of London have blended their love of Nature with their beautiful designs as they launch a new sustainability initiative. Hetty Lintell speaks to Ian Burton and Maria Dykalo and picks out some of the best new objects in their latest collection.

Clever clothes you can wear all day long

Clothes which work as well outdoors as indoors aren’t easy to find, but adding things from Toggi’s Outdoor collection will help you mix and match for all occasions.

Best umbrellas: Top 10 brollies for rainy days in Britain

Survive the next shower in style with one of our pick of the best umbrellas in Britain.

Best walking boots for women, from walks in the woods to hiking the Himalayas

Whether you are planning a long country walk or a gentle stroll on a well-beaten path, make the most of the good season with our round-up of the best footwear.

Best kids' wellies, from unicorns and dinosaurs to beautiful boots for young sophisticates

Cassandra Goad's latest jewellery collection is inspired by the shapes, textures and sounds of Marrakech

Cassandra Goad takes us on a journey to Morocco in her latest collection