Castleberg Outdoors

Castleberg Outdoors has been trading from Settle since 1987, and it still runs as a proper independent, family-run and staffed by people who actually use the gear they sell, whether that's hiking, running or climbing. The shop's focus is technical, high-performance kit for anyone from regular walkers to mountain racers, backed by advice from staff who know the gear inside out rather than just the till system.

The edit leans heavily into serious outdoor and trail running territory, with AKU, Oboz and Grisport for footwear, Keela and Pinewood for hardwearing outerwear, and running-specific names like Topo Athletic, VJ Trail Running Shoes, Instinct Trail and Ultimate Direction. Socks and base layers get proper attention too, from Woolpower and Injinji to Balega and Lorpen, alongside gorpcore-friendly extras like Topo Designs bags and Buff headwear.