Fell Walking Travel Insurance
Cover for fell walking and related injuries
Access to 24/7 emergency medical support
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What is fell walking?
Fell walking involves exploring hills, upland areas and mountainous countryside on foot. Routes can range from straightforward paths to steeper, more remote terrain requiring good fitness, navigation skills and careful planning.
Can I get travel insurance for fell walking?
Yes, policies that cover amateur fell walking can be available through Direct Travel.
Select fell walking when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Make sure the cover matches the altitude, terrain and route you plan to tackle, particularly if your walk will take you into remote or mountainous areas.
Fell walking top tips:
- Select fell walking when getting your quote
- Make sure your route is within any altitude or activity limits
- Check the weather and local conditions before setting out
- Tell someone your planned route and expected return time
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured fell walking, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment and other travel-related problems. Search and rescue costs are not automatically covered, so check the applicable Policy Wording before visiting remote areas.
Fell Walking FAQs
Is fell walking the same as hiking?
The terms can overlap, but fell walking generally refers to walking across hills, upland areas, and mountainous countryside. Select the activity name that most closely matches your plans when getting your quote.
Are there altitude limits for fell walking?
Altitude limits can vary between policies. Check that the policy selected covers the maximum altitude you expect to reach and that your planned route remains within its activity conditions.
Does fell walking cover mountaineering or climbing?
No. Fell walking does not include mountaineering, technical climbing, scrambling, or routes requiring ropes or specialist climbing skills. Add the specific activity you plan to do and check your policy documents.
Can guided fell walks be covered?
Yes, guided recreational fell walking can be covered when the activity appears on your policy documents and the route meets the policy’s conditions.
Can I walk independently?
Independent fell walking can be covered, subject to the policy terms and any applicable route or altitude limits. Plan carefully, check local conditions, and let someone know where you are going.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if fell walking appears on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
