Walk Reader Awards 2011

So here they are! You voted in your thousands for the best things in the world of walking and we've gone out and awarded them. Janet Street-Porter played host at the thronging walk Reader Awards 2011, held at The Outdoors Show in London in January, where all your winners basked in the glory of being nominated by Britain's most passionate and knowledgeable walkers. So read on for a full rundown of the winners and our expert's take on your ideal kit wish list.

Full list of 2011 winners

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Best walking boot/shoe

Gold: Scarpa
Silver: Brasher
Bronze: Meindl

Best walking sock

Gold: Bridgedale
Silver: SmartWool
Bronze: Brasher

Best walking trousers

Gold: Craghoppers
Silver: Páramo
Bronze: Rohan

Best base layer

Gold: Páramo
Silver: Icebreaker
Bronze: Berghaus

Best mid-layer

Gold: Páramo
Silver: Berghaus
Bronze: The North Face

Best waterproof jacket

Gold: Páramo
Silver: Berghaus
Bronze: The North Face

Best walking guidebook

Gold: Cicerone
Silver: Ordnance Survey
Bronze: Wainwright series (Frances Lincoln)

Best backpack

Gold: Berghaus
Silver: Osprey
Bronze: Lowe Alpine

Best new walking gadget

Gold: Garmin
Silver: Satmap
Bronze: Suunto

Best other walking product

Gold: Nikwax
Silver: Leki
Bronze: Superfeet

Best overall walking brand

Gold: Páramo
Silver: Berghaus
Bronze: The North Face

Best nationwide outdoors retailer

Gold: Cotswold Outdoor
Silver: Go Outdoors
Bronze: Blacks

Best independent outdoors retailer

Gold: Whalley Warm & Dry, Lancs
Silver: George Fisher, Keswick
Bronze: Foothills, Sheffield

Best online outdoors retailer

Gold: Cotswold Outdoor
Silver: Go Outdoors
Bronze: Blacks

Best British walking route

South West Coast Path

Best overseas walking route

Corsica's GR20

Ramblers-led walk of the year

Gold: Cornwall Ramblers
Silver: Ryedale Ramblers
Bronze: Metropolitan Walkers