What to bring…

This is a guide for most WalkingWomen holidays but it will depend on the country and time of year. We will provide essential kit lists for individual holidays

Essential items:

• Walking Boots – Leather or waterproof fabric, and they need to be already broken in.
• Or Robust walking shoes – can be preferable in the summer.
• 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.
• Waterproofs – trousers and jacket. Dry sacks for inside and water bags for over your rucksack. Gaiters can be useful.
• Extra fleece – or sweater to put on during a stop.
• Walking tops – Layers are important so you can adjust easily to temperature changes. Read these great articles on The Three Layer System from Cotswold Outdoor and How to Layer from Findra Clothing
  • The Base Layer: Moisture Management
  • The Mid-Layer: Insulation
  • The Outer Layer: Weather Protection
• 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 items.
• Lunch box – or your own bag for packed lunches – to avoid soggy sandwiches and to reuse.
• Wax wraps – for sandwiches to avoid plastic.
• Water Flask – Good-sized water flask/chilly bottle.
• Sun screen, sun glasses, sun hat – Sunscreen 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.
• Camera – or phone for photos – we love to see them

Discounts – Customers of WalkingWomen receive:

• A 10% discount from FINDRA a sustainable active lifestyle and outdoor clothing company. FINDRA has clothing and accessories collections made from natural, breathable, cruelty-free merino wool. Please use the code FINWW10 for 10% discount on their website
• A 12.5% discount at Cotswold Outdoor so if you are looking to buy new kit use the code AF-WALKW-E5