If you are a member of a walking club you will probably be affiliated to the MCofS, they may do international insurance similar to that available in England. Some years ago I was also recommended to the Alpine Club which then (and may still) accept foreign members. You could always try SAGA!
I'm sure others will be along soon with additional suggestions.

I am a member of the Austrian Alpine Club (UK) so they take members not resident in the UK.. Check www.aacuk.org.uk Membership runs from January to December so you may want to wait unless you have a hike planned.


William Burton

Why not give these a try


http://www.columbusdirect.com

Have a look at the British Mountaineering Council.

http://www.thebmc.co.uk/membership-benefits?s=6

http://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/insurance/Policies.aspx

Don't really understand why special insurance is necessary for hill-walking in the U.K as medical care and rescue services are free (at the moment at least). But you could look at Austrian Alpine Club (UK section) where insurance is included in the membership fee.

I'm also a fan of BMC Insurance. You can take out individual membership, or if you're a member of an affiliated local club you can use this service, and that also applies to Scottish clubs affiliated to MCofS.

Their annual policies are terrific value if you're doing a few trips abroad, and the older you get the better value they become......they're about the only folk who don't think people should stop doing anything remotely adventurous as soon as they turn 65!

Thanks to everyone for suggestions both in messages and emails - I appreciate it!