Cotswold Outdoor

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Cotswold Outdoor Ltd
Image:Cotswold outdoor logo.gif
Type Private limited company
Founded 1974
Headquarters The Cotswolds
Industry Retailer
Products Consumer goods
Employees circa 200
Website http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd (formally Cotswold Camping and Cotswold Essential Outdoors) is primarily an adventure recreation retailer. Founded in 1974, the company originated in the Cotswolds, from which the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories. Cotswold Outdoor now has 21 stores nationwide, an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service selling outdoor clothing, camping and climbing equipment, travel and active clothing, hiking boots, adventure racing gear and much more.

[edit] 9Feet.com

9Feet.com, a former internet retailer, is now owned by Cotswold Outdoor. The 9Feet.com domain currently forwards to cotswoldoutdoor.com.

[edit] Sponsorships

9Feet.com had become famous by sponsoring mountain bike trails, although most people were unaware of which industry 9Feet.com was a part.

9Feet.com sponsored the construction of the Penhydd Trail at Afan Forest Park. The cost of the construction is estimated at circa £20,000. 9Feet.com also sponsored the maintenance of Penhydd Trail and the Wall Trail, both at Afan Forest Park.