How to return an item
How can I return an item?
In-Store
The easiest way for you to return goods is to visit any of our stores, taking your proof of purchase with you. All store returns are at the manager's discretion.
BY POST
If you have decided not to keep an item, bought in-store or online, and don't live near one of our stores and wish to return it by post, please complete the details on your delivery note and send it back to us in a new and unused condition together with the product’s original packaging and labelling.
Full-priced products can be returned for a refund within 30 days of purchase (100 days for Explore More members).
For Sale/clearance products, the return must be made within 14 days of purchase. For in-store purchases, a credit note will be issued to use against a future purchase.
Products purchased in our Outlet stores are final and non-returnable. We do not accept returns for change of mind or unwanted items.
To return via post, follow these simple steps:
- Please complete the returns label on your delivery note
- Tear off the completed returns form and place it inside your parcel, ensuring that you place the barcode sticker on the outside of your parcel as indicated
- Take your parcel to any Post Office and return to...
- FAO: Runners Need Customer Returns
- Cotswold Outdoor Group Ltd.
- PO BOX 75 / UNIT 11
- Malmesbury
- SN16 9WQ
If you wish to return a pair of shoes or boots bought in-store or online, please place the box in a sealed plastic postal bag.
We regret to inform you that we cannot be held responsible for returned goods that become lost in transit. We therefore strongly recommend that you use a recorded/insured delivery service and keep a record of this.
If you simply do not like your purchase, it does not fit, or you find it unsuitable for personal reasons, you will need to return the item at your own expense. If the item you have received is wrong or faulty, postage will be reimbursed.
NO RETURNS FORM OR RECEIPT?
Misplaced the returns form or receipt that came with your initial order? Not to worry, these things happen. If you hold an account with us, simply log in to your account and navigate to the "My Orders" section, where you can download and print a re-issue of your original invoice.
If you made a purchase using a guest checkout or you don't hold an account with us, not to worry, click here to download a new returns form. Simply print and complete the form and return it with the product to:
- FAO: Runners Need Customer Returns
- Cotswold Outdoor Group Ltd.
- PO BOX 75 / UNIT 11
- Malmesbury
- SN16 9WQ
We recommend you send it by recorded delivery as we are not liable for items lost in the post.
Note: Due to health and safety regulations, we are unable to accept goods which are not returned in a clean and dry condition.
HOW LONG HAVE I GOT TO RETURN SOMETHING?
Full-priced products can be returned for a refund within 30 days of purchase (100 days for Explore More members).
For Sale/clearance products, the return must be made within 14 days of purchase. For in-store purchases, a credit note will be issued to use against a future purchase.
Products purchased in our Outlet stores are final and non-returnable. We do not accept returns for change of mind or unwanted items.
We also offer a standard 24-month warranty, or a 36-month warranty if you are an Explore More member, covering all manufacturing defects on all purchases.
Please ensure all tags are retained, as they must be returned with the product upon its return to us. The product must also be in a new, unused condition, and a proof of purchase will be required. If you are returning an electronic item for a faulty assessment, please make sure you return the complete product - this includes the original chargers and cables the product came with.
RECEIVED A FAULTY ITEM?
For information on how to return a faulty item for a refund or exchange, please see our Faulty Returns Page.
ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE RETURNED
Please note that for the safety of all our customers, we are unable to exchange or issue a refund for any new or unused climbing equipment and all helmets (including ski) bought in a store, once they have left our premises. Please note you will also not be able to return any food or gas purchases. We will only accept swimwear and underwear returns if they are brand new and still in the box or with hygiene strips still in place. Headphones will be accepted if they are in new and unused condition, still in the box.
Please bear this in mind before you make your purchase. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept returns for faulty items purchased from any other retailer. In this instance, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the item.
CONSUMER RIGHT TO CANCEL
If you wish to exercise your rights to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations, you will need to inform us in writing, either in a letter, email or by filling in the form on the reverse side of the delivery note along with the new and unused product in its original packaging and labelling, within 14 days of the delivery. We will then refund the outward postage costs, but you will need to pay to get the goods back to us.
The Distance Selling Regulations allow climbing equipment and helmets bought online to be returned within 14 days. For the safety of our customers, we will need to destroy any climbing equipment and all helmets (including ski helmets) that are returned to us for a refund or exchange. If in doubt, please contact our Customer Services team before you make your purchase. This does not affect your statutory rights.