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What to wear and bring

Walking holidays

What to Wear

Footwear with a good grip (such as a Vibram sole) plays an important role in preventing accidents. Walking boots also provide the best ankle support and are essential for our moorland and mountain walks. In lowland areas trainers with a good grip or approach shoes may be adequate, but are likely to offer less ankle support.

Comfortable outdoor clothing – the general advice is that several thinner layers are better than one thick layer, as they make it easier to regulate your temperature. We don’t recommend denim jeans as they can be cold and uncomfortable if they get wet.

What to Bring

For low-level walks you will need to carry the following with you in a small rucksack:

Waterproof jacket and waterproof over-trousers – as well as protecting you from the rain these will also reduce the cooling effect from the wind
A spare pullover or fleece
Water bottle – we would recommend at least 1 litre (more if the weather is hot)
Picnic lunch

If you are going on a mountain or moorland walk, or any walk in autumn or winter you will also need the following items, in addition to those above:

Hat and gloves
Spare high-energy food – eg. chocolate bar or Kendal mint cake

When walking in the mountains please be prepared for the weather to be cooler and more changeable. Even in hotter countries some of our walks are at high altitudes, and it can feel cold at these levels.

Optional extras: