Gaynor Sports Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 35 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the remarkably fast delivery times, exceptionally helpful staff interactions, and very competitive prices across a wide assortment of outdoor clothing and gear. Consumers consistently mention that the online ordering process is simple, communication is extremely clear, and the overall customer service is top-notch. Some reviewers were not happy with service shortcomings, noting unexpected delivery issues and overall disappointment with their online purchasing experience. These few people also experienced notable hurdles regarding order fulfillment and consequently expressed clear reluctance to use the website again.

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Delivery service

Consumers find delivery service to be extremely positive, highlighting quick delivery times and prompt... See more

Price

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of price, consistently reporting great deals and the cheapest options... See more

Service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about service, highlighting consistent excellence, great communication,... See more

Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product purchases. Many consumers praised items like jackets and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I tried a coat at the store, (which has a fabulous range of outdoor wear) but didn’t buy at the time. On return home I regretted not buying it so purchased online. The coat arrived very quickly and I’... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price and excellent service. Delivered the next day. Boots as described and nearly £80 cheaper than identical boots on sale at another shop.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service as always, whilst I always visit the store in Ambleside when we visit, the website now provides amazing choice and terrific delivery performance. I no longer have to wait to visit to buy... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently bought some North Face walking shoes.couldn't fault the quality of the service,price, delivery procedure or the ordering process.Would definitely use this company again for purchasing outdoor... See more


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Gaynor Sports is a family run and owned business in Ambleside - the heart of the Lake District. With a dedication to providing the best possible customer experience, it has grown into what many consider to be the best outdoor retailer in the UK.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick dispatch and delivery

Very quick dispatch and delivery. Always a quality selection of clothing and good discounts. Reasonable carriage charges

March 3, 2023
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Reply from Gaynor Sports

Many thanks for your positive, it's much appreciated.

All the best

Richard Hearne
Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well priced

Well priced, delivered at speed and product as described.

March 6, 2023
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Reply from Gaynor Sports

Hi Steve,

Many thanks for sharing your feedback.

All the best

Richard Hearne
Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

walking boots

I had an issue with some walking boots, Gaynors sent me a prepaid returns note and then returned them to the manufacturer under warranty.

Throughout the process I was kept informed of progress, and once an outcome had been reached, I was sent a new pair free of charge.

I was delighted by the level of communication and the manner in which I was treated. Well done all!

February 23, 2023
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Reply from Gaynor Sports

Hi David

Many thanks for your review. I'm glad to hear you've been satisfied with our service.

All the best

Richard Hearne
Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service

Superb service. Bought two items online. Arrived the next day, perfect condition, as per descriptions on their website, fully functional, great items.

January 26, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very dodgy service. No item or refund. Avoid.

Very dodgy service online for purchases/refunds and delivery beware. I purchased a rucksack and was notified the day of delivery from the postal service the item was returned to sender due to the address not being clear. I contacted them and asked for a refund. The item was returned and I received an email stating a refund was issued and should be in my account in 5 days. I waited but no refund appeared in my account. I emailed them back but weeks later no refund and im waiting seeking legal advice.

October 14, 2022
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Reply from Gaynor Sports

Hi Christopher,

Thanks for your review. Sorry to hear you've been dissatisfied with our service.

We've recently claimed our Trustpilot profile, so apologies for the delay responding.

I can see an order was placed on 14 October and a full refund processed on 19 October.

If you need any assistance in the future, please email sales@gaynorsports.co.uk quoting your order number and we'll do our best to look after you.

Best wishes

Richard Hearne
Gaynor Sports

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was very disappointed when I visited the Ambleside store

I was very disappointed when I visited Gaynors Ambleside last month. Within 2 minutes of being in the shop with my two well behaved spaniels, I was told I would need to leave. The biggest outdoor shop in Ambleside and they have a "no dogs" policy, unless you can carry them!! Yet they still sell Dog Gear that needs fitting, how very strange?
I was looking for a new pair of mountain boots so I took my dogs and money to The Climbers Shop, who were more than pleased to welcome us and help.
Interested to know why the change in Gaynors policy?

July 22, 2022
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Reply from Gaynor Sports

Hi Pam,

Thanks for your review. We're really sorry to hear you've been dissatisfied with our service.

We've recently claimed our Trustpilot profile, so apologies for the delay responding.

All the best,
Gaynor Sports.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Good

Very happy. Fast delivery of my web order for walking trousers. They were slightly small so I posted them back and got my refund very quickly.

February 26, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Such bad customer services

Such bad customer services. Ordered online to be sent the wrong item, then told to return at my own cost. Refund finally given minus the additional postage cost! I’ll be referring to trading standards.

February 24, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful customer service

I bought a North Face jacket this summer, which was hardly worn until November, when I contacted customer service about returning it as I thought the zip had broken. They were very responsive and efficient and immediately offered a no quibble refund. But it turned out that the zip wasn't broken at all. Something had got stuck in it and they were able to remove it with a paper clip. Then then returned the jacket to me in a day at no cost. They were so kind and patient. I will definitely shop there again! You don't often come across good old fashioned customer service like this.

November 24, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a pair of £200 Alberg boots…

Purchased a pair of £200 Alberg boots for someone as a gift. They arrived within a Salomon box… Emailed to be told this was normal practice and I should have referred to the terms and conditions where it is clearly stated (in small print) that this may happen. Have asked for a return to be arranged and now been ignored. Since 2005 I have spent £000’s with this company. Never again. AVOID.

October 28, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seriously the best customer service I…

Seriously the best customer service I have ever experienced. Purchased a pair of North Face boots in December, quickly dispatched, after minimal use the mesh on the boots started splitting. In June of this year I Contacted Customer services as i expected the boots to last a lot longer than 6 months and was told to return them at my own expense, I sent some pictures of the boots to back my claim and was contacted again, a courier was arranged to pick up the boots at a time to suit myself this was arranged and paid by Gaynor Sports and communication time was minimal. Although I would of been happy with the same boots again or maybe an alternative I was given a full refund, a big thankyou to all at customer services can not thank you enough for your A1 service.

August 15, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not our problem…

Purchased a pair of Keen Targhee 3 two weeks ago and after 2 walks the sole is beginning to delaminate.
Gaynors are willing to refund if I send them back at my own cost.
Bit of a rum deal this. I purchase in good faith but if there's a fault it's nothing to do with us, and I have pay the return postage.
They also refused to send out a replacement pair, telling me to repurchase on the web.
They may sell some good gear but their after sales are pathetic.

July 14, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Ordered a North Face jacket. Super fast dispatch and delivery. Quality of the jacket is superb and price was amazing. I highly recommend this company.

April 30, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

An excellent example of how to provide poor customer service

I was in the Ambleside store today and had the worst shopping experience.

I entered the store 10 minutes before closing and was politely told that the shop was closing at half past, this would have been sufficient notice, the following 6 instances where I was given an aggressive countdown with a man raising his hand and showing three fingers well within 2 metres of me, telling me that’s all the time I had left. I told him that the first four times were sufficient, he followed up by saying ‘well let’s make it 5’.

I was about to make a purchase for about £300 worth of goods, but after being herded into the exit by 5-10 staff members as though I we were cattle I decided against it.

I try to shop local to help out, but I’ll never be using your store again after being a regular customer in this store for some time. I will be returning on line in the future or to local competitors where I can.

The man leading the show and guiding the upset customers to the exit displayed the worst customer service I’ve seen. I’m not a child, I’m more than capable of telling the time and finding my way to a store exit.

I handed my goods to a shop assistant and put the rest down whilst in the queue, the way that the other customers were treated made me not want to spend my money with you.

Disgraceful.

April 18, 2021
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