Ambleside Hooded Hiking Rain Jacket
How to spot the original Ambleside
Black zips stand out on every colour: one up the front to the chin and two vertical chest pockets with cord pullers you can grab in gloves, reachable with a rucksack on.
A flap pocket sits on the left upper sleeve, marked with a small black badge, sized for keys so you do not have to dig through the chest pockets on the move.
Curved panel seams frame the chest pockets, the hood tightens with toggles at both sides of the face, and elasticated cuffs plus a drawcord hem keep wind and rain out.
Ready for Lake District weather
A tightly woven shell that blocks the wind and lets rain bead up and run off. The deep hood adjusts with toggles you can use in gloves, and the collar zips right up to the chin.
The shell
A hooded hiking rain jacket for changeable weather
The tightly woven shell blocks the wind and lets rain bead up and run off, and it holds its colour.
The deep hood adjusts with toggles easy to use in gloves, over a collar that zips to the chin.
Vertical chest pockets stay reachable with a rucksack, and a sleeve pocket takes keys. Everything is within reach without taking your bag off.
The Ambleside jacket is named after the heart of the Lake District, where the weather can change in minutes. It is made for hikes, walks and outdoor days, keeping light rain and wind off so you can enjoy the views instead of worrying about the clouds.
The fit
Relaxed, XS to 3XL
The chest measures 110 cm on the XS up to 134 cm on the 3XL, and the length is 66 to 77 cm, covering the lower back.
There is room for a fleece underneath; take your usual size.
A drawcord hem and snug cuffs keep the rain out. Measure a similar jacket you already own and compare it with the size guide below.
The hood gives quick cover from drizzle, and the relaxed fit leaves room for a fleece or jumper underneath on colder days. It moves easily when you climb stiles, scramble over rocks or walk the dog through muddy fields. Pockets hold a map, snacks and a phone securely, and the jacket folds into a backpack when the sun comes out. It is light enough for summer walks and warm enough for crisp autumn days with a fleece underneath.
How to wear it
Five bright and classic shades
Sky blue, raspberry and mustard are easy to spot on a misty hill; olive and black hide mud.
Wear it with walking trousers and boots, or with jeans and trainers in town.
Choose your colour and size above — free UK delivery. It is the jacket to keep in the boot of the car, ready for a day in the Lakes, the Peaks or the local park.
Black, olive, mustard, sky blue and raspberry range from classic outdoor shades to bright, cheerful colours that stand out on the hills. Spot clean small marks with a damp cloth and hang it to dry. It is a practical, reliable jacket for walkers and outdoor lovers.
From Maria & Denis
A hooded hiking rain jacket as happy on the fells as on the school run — a windproof, water-repellent shell with an adjustable hood, zip pockets and a sleeve pocket. It is built for weather that changes four times before lunch.
Five colours, in sizes XS to 3XL. It is the one jacket that does the walk and the café afterwards.
In motion
See the hood and the fit in motion
A short film of the Ambleside from the front, the side and the back: the deep hood with its toggles, the zip up to the chin and the drawstring waist. Sky blue, in our studio.
Why you will love it
A windproof, water-repellent shell.
An adjustable hood.
Chest and sleeve zip pockets.
A drawcord hem and snug cuffs.
Five colours, XS to 3XL.
Fabric & care
Spot clean small marks with a damp cloth. For a full clean, a gentle 30°C wash in a laundry bag or a dry cleaner — check the label inside.
Hang on a wide hanger so the shoulders keep their shape; brush lightly after wear.
Size guide
These are measurements of the garment laid flat, not body measurements. Compare them with a similar piece you already own — that is the most reliable way to choose.
| Size | Length | Bust | Shoulder Width | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 66 | 110 | 46.5 | 58.8 |
| S | 68 | 114 | 48 | 60 |
| M | 70 | 118 | 49.5 | 61.2 |
| L | 72 | 122 | 51 | 62.4 |
| XL | 74 | 126 | 52.5 | 63.6 |
| 2XL | 76 | 130 | 54 | 64.8 |
| 3XL | 77 | 134 | 55.5 | 66 |
Questions and answers
How do I choose my size in this rain jacket?
It comes in sizes XS to 3XL. The size guide on this page gives measurements of the rain jacket itself, taken flat: length, bust, shoulder width and sleeve length. Measure a similar rain jacket you own, laid flat, and compare it with the chart; free UK delivery and 30 days to return give you time to check the fit at home.
How do I wash this rain jacket?
Spot clean small marks with a damp cloth. For a full clean, a gentle 30°C wash in a laundry bag or a dry cleaner — check the label inside. Hang on a wide hanger so the shoulders keep their shape; brush lightly after wear.
Is this rain jacket waterproof?
The shell is water-repellent: rain beads up and runs off in showers and drizzle, and the hood keeps your head dry. In hours of heavy rain, water can eventually find a way through the seams and zips, so it suits everyday British weather rather than a long hike in a storm.
How do I keep a rain jacket shedding water?
Skip fabric softener, which coats the shell and stops rain beading. Wash it gently with the zips closed and hang it to dry. If rain stops beading after many washes, a spray-on or wash-in reproofer from any outdoor shop brings the finish back.
What should I wear under this rain jacket?
A long sleeve top or a light jumper on mild days, and a fleece or a chunky knit when it is cold. To check there is room underneath, measure a rain jacket you own across the chest and compare it with the size chart on this page.
