Dartmoor Guided Walking with Sightseeing

Weather conditions in the UK can vary throughout the day, and conditions in the mountains may be cold and windy even in summer. Use the following list as a guide when preparing for your holiday.

Essentials  

• Suitable waterproof walking boots with ankle support and good grip

• Waterproof, wind-resistant jacket with a hood, taped seams and a hydrostatic head rating of at least 10,000 mm

• Waterproof overtrousers  

• Spare warm clothing, such as a synthetic insulated jacket

• Comfortable walking clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)  

• Warm mid-layers, such as fleeces

• Gloves and a warm hat, even in summer

• Rucksack with a waterproof liner 

• Water bottle with a capacity of at least 1 litre

• Flask for hot drinks   

• Sunscreen  

• UV-protective sunglasses

• Spare high-energy food

• Head torch and spare batteries for holidays between October and March

• Passport (if applicable)

• Visa (if applicable) 

• Copy of your travel insurance policy 

Recommended  

• Several base layers, with long or short sleeves 

• Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters  

• First-aid kit, including plasters, insect repellent, a midge net and a tick-removal tool

• Sit mat   

• Waterproof pouch for valuables  

• Rubbish bags

• Wallet or purse

• Camera

• Walking poles

• Sun hat

• Gaiters

• Mobile Phones

• Swimwear (please see accommodation information for hotel facilities)

• Membership cards for English Heritage, the National Trust or similar heritage organisations in Scotland and Wales, if you are a member. These may be useful when visiting attractions during your itinerary or on your free day.

Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.

Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.

Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.

If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.

Walking Safety

Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.

Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.

Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.

In the event of a problem 

If you become separated from your group, please stay where you are. Your leader will retrace their steps to find you.

All our walk leaders carry a mobile phone, group shelter, spare maps and a compass. In the unlikely event your leader is incapacitated, please use any emergency kit in their rucksack and call the emergency services (call 999 in the UK, or 112 overseas).

Please then try to call the hotel where you are staying to let them know there is a problem.

We advise you carry a copy of these trip notes or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency. 

If you have any cause for complaints regarding accommodation, you should notify your leader who can then attempt to rectify the problem.

Where attractions are noted as optional in the itinerary, entrance fees are payable locally. This gives you greater choice, freedom, and flexibility to visit the attractions that interest you most. We have listed them in good faith, but we advise you check opening times and admission information before visiting.  

If you have National Trust or English Heritage membership, please be sure to bring your membership cards with you. Entrance to National Trust (NT) & English Heritage (EH) sites have not been included in this holiday as many of you are already members of these organisations and will be entitled to free entry upon showing your EH/NT membership cards.