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- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
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- Gloves and a warm hat
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- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
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- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
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- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
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Packing list
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
- spare warm clothing
- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
- Wallet/purse
- Camera
- Walking poles
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Your leader will carry all the necessary maps and guides. For you own interest you may consider buying or looking at some of the following:
Jersey 1:25,000 Official Leisure Map - latest edition 2017
Walking on Jersey: 24 Routes and the Jersey Coastal Walk by Paddy Dillon - Cicerone Press, 2015
Jersey by Geoff Daniel - Sunflower Landscapes, 2017
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Ticks
Ticks
Ticks are tiny creatures that live in vegetation and can attach themselves to passing animals or walkers and may carry a risk of Lyme Disease. Please refer to NHS advice and guidelines for information prior to your holiday.
Currency for Jersey
Jersey has its own currency. This currency is sterling but is not accepted in the rest of the British Isles. British pounds are accepted just like anywhere else in the UK and change given can be a mixture of British and Channel Islands money. Should you need a Bureau de Change to change back any currency; these can be found at several locations and banks in St Helier as well as several other locations on the island.
Travel Insurance for Jersey
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is an essential requirement for this holiday. Jersey has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK, which means that emergency treatment is free, but you’ll have to pay to see a GP and you won’t be covered for the cost of returning to the UK (repatriation) or routine monitoring of existing conditions.
Maps and Guides for Jersey Guided Walking
Suggested Reading and Maps
Your leader will carry all the necessary maps and guides. For you own interest you may consider buying or looking at some of the following:
Jersey 1:25,000 Official Leisure Map - latest edition 2017
Walking on Jersey: 24 Routes and the Jersey Coastal Walk by Paddy Dillon - Cicerone Press, 2015
Jersey by Geoff Daniel - Sunflower Landscapes, 2017
