THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS: how it will affect your outdoor expenses

UK INFLATION hit a 40-year high in April, as millions of people faced a £700-per-year increase in energy costs and food prices rose 3.5% month-on-month.

But it’s not just everyday essentials that are affected by the rising cost of living. If you make regular trips to the mountains to feed your hillwalking habit (and even if you live relatively close to a range of hills), you will inevitably see your expenses rise, as the cost of car and train travel, food, accommodation and gear is set to increase too.

To help with your budgeting, we’ve looked at some of these key areas and worked out the cost increases you are likely to expect in each