brasher recently headed out to the Northumberland National Park and spent the day walking along part of Hadrian's Wall. Starting at Steel Rigg car park we walked a 7 mile circular route taking in some fantastic scenery along the way.

We took photos on route and kept our Twitter followers up to date with live updates and pics.

Here's a selection of some of the best shots taken throughout the day. Let us know what you think - decide which picture is the best along with your comments as to why and a you could win a pair of New Supalite II GTX.
 

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Journalist Clive Tully's choice of footwear was a pair of Lithium GTX during his trip to Tenerife in January.

"I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Tenerife at the end of January, and whilst there, I got to do a walk in the Anaga rain forest, in the North East of the island. It promised to be quite rough and wet, not to mention the typically balmy Canaries climate with temperature up in the high teens. So a good opportunity to try out brasher's Lithium GTX boots. Light in weight, but waterproof and sturdy enough to take a rough trek - it seemed a good match for what was planned.

As it turned out, the vast majority of my route was downhill, a lot pretty steep. My knees weren't expecting that! And while on a footpath (actually it was a goat trail), it was stony and muddy - really slippery at times - in equal measure. I ended up doing my walking in bursts. I find plodding slowly downhill more taxing than taking it at the trot, although at times it was more like a gallop, with frequent stops to admire the Laurisilva forest, and to marvel at how tame the numerous robins were. And watching others on the walk having to take the trail a lot more tentatively made me realise just what a good job the Lithiums were doing.

Although lightweight (one of my size 10½'s tipped the scales at around 700 grams), they're not short on support, and that undoubtedly was what made the difference. Front to back, there's quite a spring in the midsole, and the torsional (twisting) resistance was excellent. You could safely traverse a hillside on the edges of the soles, and that, along with the relatively firm ankle cuff, means backpacking in these boots definitely wouldn't leave your feet screaming at the end of the day."

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We recently had an email from Kevin who wore his brasher Towa GTX for a trek to Everest base camp...

"I recently took part in a 17 day trek from Kathmandu to Everest base camp, for this I required a new pair of boots. I've not had a good all round pair since my first and that's almost 20 years ago. My final choice was the brasher Towa GTX - comfortable, breathable, warm and an excellent grip. Perfect for the varied conditions encountered.
Thanks for making a dream trip that little bit more comfortable."

Easter weekend is the perfect time to get out into the great outdoors and explore what the UK has to offer, whether you are looking for a gentle coastal stroll or tackling a challenging munro, you are certainly spoilt for choice.      
                                              

The UK has:                              

Over 2000 miles of coastal walks                    

15 national parks

283 munros

Over 1500 footpaths

214 wainwrights

30 national trails

Which ever you choose, Happy Easter from all at brasher.

The Spring is here, the mountains are waiting and the new Kanaga GTX® is now in-store.

GT, product and gear tester for Trail magazine, already had his hands (or feet!) on a pair of these pre-xmas and shares his experience with you.

"With a swing of my leg, the edge of my boot slashed a step in the snow that was wide enough to support my weight. Another swing and another step followed. Onward and upward, step by step, I climbed into the chilly Lakeland fells. I was wearing the brasher Kanaga GTX, a new winter boot from a brand best known for lightweight footwear comfortable below the snowline.

Despite having lived in the Lake District for 20 years, I still never quite know what to expect during the winter months. Will the hills turn white or not?! In fact this winter there has been an excellent dump of snow, and brasher has released this 3-4 season boot.

The brasher Kanaga arrived at the Trail office last December, just in time for the snow and ice that hit the Lake District before Christmas. The boot certainly proved its worth in the Lakes as the snow had extended to valley level and so the Kanaga's deep lug pattern was perfect for crunching through the drifts. There was plenty of ice too, so even at valley level, the extra stiffness of this B1-rated boot was great for kicking an edge to get a more secure grip without the sole bending and skidding off the surface.

The Kanaga has a stiff upper and a supportive ankle cuff, which again makes walking in the snow and ice very comfortable. The toe box is stiff too, and ideal for kicking steps. Inside there is a GORE-TEX waterproof lining, and this is well-protected by a leather upper with minimal stitching that should help keep water out.

I then headed into Langdale where the snow and ice draped some of the Lakes' most popular mountains. The Kanaga is not a fully stiffened B2 boot, so the extra flex available from its B1 sole was welcome on these relatively easy fells. Yomping up the paths and crunching into icy scree saw the Kanaga in its comfort zone. That rubber rand provided excellent protection against scree and rock, while the waterproof lining ensured dry feet during a day on the fells.

At 1840g the Kanaga is lighter than some similar boots, and ideal at £155 it is also lower in price than most of the competition. The performance is ideal for easier winter terrain, and it will make an excellent choice for kicking steps or crunching across frozen turf."