3 of the best winter gloves

METEOR MITTS OUTDOOR RESEARCH, £80

Tough, waterproof outer mittens with removable, fleece mitten liners, the thumb and tip of which can be folded back to expose your fingers when needed. outdoorresearch.com

FURNACE PRO GLOVE EXTREMITIES, £45

These knitted gloves conceal two layers of protection – a waterproof membrane and a thin layer of high-quality synthetic insulation – which together keep hands both dry and warm. terra-nova.co.uk

FINGERLESS THINNY GLOVE EXTREMITIES, £6

Wear these for warmth with dexterity, useful for those who want to fiddle with their phone or GPS. When it’s really cold, wear them as a base layer beneath waterproof gloves. terra-nova.co.uk

Go online For more reviews of outdoor gear, go online to countryfile.com/country-kit