LD Mountain Centre Limited Active Deals, Sales & Codes in August, 2026

LD Mountain Centre has been outfitting outdoor enthusiasts since 1966, when Peter Lockie and Gordon Davison opened one of Britain’s first dedicated outdoor-gear shops in Newcastle upon Tyne. The “LD” in the name comes from their initials — and the pair later went on to found Berghaus, now one of the UK’s most recognisable outdoor brands. Today the independent retailer remains a fixture on the Newcastle high street, with a three-floor store that draws walkers, climbers, and skiers from across the North East.

The product range covers skiing, snowboarding, hill walking, hiking, climbing, and camping — everything from technical waterproof shells and insulated layers to tents, sleeping bags, and accessories. Running footwear starts at around £18, while premium climbing and snowboarding kit occupies the upper end. Alongside household names, LD Mountain Centre stocks smaller specialist brands that are harder to find on the high street.

A few things set the shop apart. The free professional boot-fitting service at the Newcastle store is genuinely useful — particularly for walking boots, where the right fit makes or breaks a day on the fells. Online, a 10% student discount is available through Student Beans, and gift vouchers can be purchased for anyone tricky to buy for. DPD handles the faster delivery options, complete with a one-hour time slot so you’re not waiting in all day.

With clearance discounts reaching 50% and regular seasonal sales across every category, there’s usually a deal worth having — scroll down for the current offers.

When’s the best time to buy from LD Mountain Centre?

The clearance section runs year-round with up to 50% off, but the deepest cuts tend to arrive in January and during the summer when last season’s ski and snowboard kit gets cleared out. Signing up for the newsletter gives you early access to these seasonal pushes — sometimes a day or two before the general public.

Is it worth visiting the Newcastle store rather than buying online?

If you’re after walking boots or climbing shoes, absolutely. The free professional boot-fitting service is something you simply can’t replicate online, and poorly fitting boots will ruin a hill day faster than bad weather. For clothing and accessories where sizing is more forgiving, ordering online with the £5.99 next-day delivery is perfectly practical.

Can I combine the student discount with sale items?

LD Mountain Centre offers 10% off through Student Beans, but this typically applies to full-price items only — sale and clearance products are usually excluded. The better deal depends on the discount: if a jacket is 30% off in the sale, that already beats the 10% student saving. Always compare both prices before deciding which route to take.

What’s the clearance section actually like?

It’s surprisingly decent. Unlike some retailers who use clearance to shift odd sizes and unwanted colours, LD Mountain Centre regularly discounts mainstream products across walking, climbing, camping, and snowboarding. When we checked, full size runs were still available on several lines — though popular sizes do sell through quickly once the discounts hit 40–50%.

Any delivery tips to cut costs?

Orders over £50 qualify for free standard delivery (7–10 working days). If your basket is just shy of that threshold, adding a small accessory often works out cheaper than paying the £2.50 standard delivery charge — and you get something useful for your money.