• Footwear Protection Service
• Outdoor Footwear Fitting
• Rucksack Fitting
• Adventure Kit List
• Camping Kit List
• Electronics Advice

Located in the heart of the city centre, Cotswold Outdoor Chester houses an extensive range of outdoor clothing and equipment from leading brands, including Rab, Jack Wolfskin, The North Face and Patagonia, alongside a whole host of other superb outdoor kit for your next adventure. We’re also joined by running experts Runners Need for all your fitness needs on the trail, roads, and tracks.

All our staff are as passionate about the outdoors as you are. With the best advice available, we love to get you kitted up to make your adventures enjoyable, memorable, and eco-conscious. So pop in and see us, make the most of our in-store services, including boot and rucksack fitting and gait analysis, and we'll see you out in the hills!

Top 3 reasons to visit Cotswold & Runners Need Chester:

• Expert advice from staff passionate about the outdoors
• A great selection of clothing and equipment from some of our best-loved brands
• Our in-depth repair & care service ensures your kit stays at its best for longer and keeps our footprints smaller

Accessibility: Limited DDA access. Please contact for more information about our Personal Shopper service. Our nearest store with full accessibility is Liverpool (15 miles)

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