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What to bring …..

This is just a basic list for most UK holidays. We will send you a list specific for your holiday when you book.

NB. if the What to Bring list we send you for a foreign holiday says that waterproofs are needed, then waterproofs are needed!

Essential items

• Walking Boots – Leather or waterproof fabric, and they need to be already broken in

• 2 or 3 pairs of walking socks. Blisters can be avoided by wearing a thin sock underneath (not cotton), or buy a pair of ‘guaranteed not to blister’ socks which are made up of 2 layers

• Waterproof anorak

• Waterproof trousers

• Extra fleece or sweater to put on during a stop

• Walking tops – ‘wicking’ is best or any synthetic top so that you don’t chill when you stop

• Trousers loose enough not to restrict your movement, and maybe shorts for hot weather. Jeans are not a good idea (stiff, and heavy when wet)

• Gloves, hat, neck warmer or ear warmer, don’t underestimate how important these can be on higher walks, even in summer!

• Rucksack to carry spare sweater, waterproofs, packed lunch, water bottle, and other bits and pieces

• Good sized water flask or a plastic water bottle. A Platipus or similar water system is also very handy

• Sun screen, sun glasses, sun hat . Sun screen can even be needed in winter on some days.

• Walking poles – not essential, but good for balance on uneven ground and they reduce wear to your knees.

• Towel if staying in a youth hostel or refuge.

• Large strong plastic bag to put inside your rucksack to keep the contents completely dry. No rucksack is waterproof (too many seams!)

• Travel directions & the WalkingWomen office number!