Great Western Camping is a specialist outdoor retailer. We stock an extensive range of clothing and equipment for walkers, travelers and climbers. Our brands include Berghaus, Black Diamond, Rab, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardwear, Keen and much more. We also have those harder to find innovative brands like Salewa, Patagonia, Zamberlan, Dolomite, Petzl, Oboz and DMM.

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We are a family run, independent retailer and pride ourselves in good customer service. If there is something that you are looking for and cannot find it please ask as we might have it or be able to get it for you.

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Our shop in Dorchester was established in the 1980s and has twice been a winner of the Outdoor Industry Association's outdoor retailer of the year award.

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In 2013 Team Ski was incorporated into the business. Team Ski has been "on the piste" since 1990, when it was started by Bill Ironside, who had been involved for many years in organising ski holidays and selling and fitting skis and boots. Our brands include Salomon, Head, Scott, Icepeak and more!

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In 2025 we launched The GWC Round; a 26.2 mile route starting and finishing at the shop that covers Dorchester and the surrounding areas. We recommend having a copy of the OS Map OL15 to help with navigation when attempting the challenge.

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We encourage both runners and walkers to attempt the challenge - it doesn't matter how fast you complete it, the most important thing is getting out there.

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All those who complete The GWC Round will be awarded an exclusive and much sought after 'GWC Round' patch.​

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Download The GWC Round route as a GPX file here.

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Alternatively, you can view the route on Strava.