before the walk

It is best to layer your clothing, adding or removing in response to changes in weather conditions, as well as your own body temperature.

Please be aware that the weather can change very quickly on a walk, especially in the hills.

Some people like to wear a pair of ankle socks and then proper walking socks.

➜ Vest or t-shirt and jumper,

➜ Fleece jacket,

➜ Waterproof jacket

➜ Walking trousers (Jeans are not recommended as they get too heavy and stiff when wet)

➜ Waterproof trousers,

➜ Gaiters (fabric guard that covers the gap between your trousers and your walking boots),

➜ Walking boots (it is advisable to wear proper walking boots as opposed to trainers even on C grade walks as some paths can be very muddy and slippy)

rucksack

Clothing not being worn as stated above e.g. waterproof trousers

➜ Packed lunch

➜ Hot or cold drink

➜ Small mat or bin bag to sit on for lunch

➜ Camera/binoculars (if required)

Depending on Season:

➜ Hat, gloves, ear muffs, scarf

➜ Kahtoola microspikes (other brands are available)

➜ Shorts

first aid

Any personal first aid/medicines required, although all leaders carry a basic first aid kit and bivvy bag.
Please be aware of how strong the sun can be even on cloudy days you can still get sunburn.

➜ Compeed blister plasters

➜ Midge repellent (depending on season)

➜ Sun tan lotion (depending on season)

We would also ask if you could make any committee member aware of any medical conditions you may have in case of emergencies. Emergency contact cards are now being handed out to all walkers. This is for everyone’s own use and should be kept in your rucksack. This will be treated in strictest confidence.

after the walk

Small bag with change of social clothes and shoes (this can be left on the bus whilst out walking):

➜ Top/shirt/t-shirt,

➜ Trousers,

➜ Socks,

➜ Trainers/shoes