Lipbalm – at least SPF 30

Wind and sun are drying to the lips – protect your kissing gear.

Sun protection cream SPF 30

Wind and sun are drying to the skin and it happens without you noticing. Prevent sun damage and wrinkles by applying regularly to your face, arms, legs and hands.

Sunhat with brim or cap

To keep the sun off the back of your neck and shade your eyes from glare when you are outdoors.

Sunglasses

Polarising are best to stop glare

Warm hat. Either fleece or wool

We lose 30% of our body heat through our head. When canoeing, climbing, orienteering, walking or cycling the wind can pick up quickly and you become chilled very quickly.

Warm gloves

For the same reason. Keeping your hands warm even if they get wet keeps your body temperature up. Always advisable to pack especially in British summers

Warm fleece or jumper

Even in summer. If the temperature drops you’ll feel the chill

Waterproof jacket with hood

Always assume it WILL rain. Great if you don’t have to wear it.

Extra socks

There is nothing more miserable than wet feet. Always bring twice as many pairs as you think you’ll need.

Insect repellent

Midges love eating Wild Women

Pocket First Aid kit

For obvious reasons. Pop in some blister plasters and any personal medication you need.

A camera

Either a disposable one. If it’s a good one, buy a waterproof case for it before you come.

Handy wipes

So that you can eat your picnic lunch with clean hands.

Day pack (small rucksack)
30 – 35 litres size is fine

Pockets for water bottle, camera, maps and snack etc are useful. Get one with a waterproof cover. 

Walking boots or walking shoes

Boots provide better ankle support. Shoes are lighter in warmer and drier weather.

Hiking poles – useful

Save wear and tear on the knees when going up and downhill. Not really essential for our Easy rated walks.

Waterproof & windproof jacket and trousers

In case it rains

A full change of clothes

Assume you may get wet, even if we don’t plan to!

Comfortable clothes

That you don’t mind getting wet or a bit muddy

Windproof jacket or cagoule

Essential to stop wind chill

Old trainers, wet shoes, water sport sandals, wellies

Bring something you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Wellies will be too hot in the summer

Riding boots, jodhpur boots or shoes with a short heel. NO trainers

You need a heel to keep your foot in the stirrup

Jodhpurs or comfortable long trousers – even in summer. NO shorts

Something that fits comfortably when you’re in the saddle. Not too tight. Absolutely no shorts as your legs will chafe and be very sore at the end of your ride.

Windproof jacket or cagoule

Essential to stop wind chill

Flat shoes or with a low heel

To drive safely

Comfortable clothes

That you don’t mind getting wet or a bit muddy

Windproof jacket or cagoule

Essential to stop wind chill, especially if you are standing about

Trainers or climbing shoes

Climbing shoes grip best but are expensive for just a taster day. Trainers or plimsolls will do to start with.

Comfortable clothes

That you can move easily in for climbing or abseiling especially when you want to reach for hand holds.

Windproof jacket or cagoule

Not too baggy as it gets in the way. Is essential to stop wind chill, especially if you are standing about.