Single Centre Guided Holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment and clothing should I bring?
You will have heard the saying "There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing" and, as you will know, the weather in Britain can be unpredictable.
To ensure that you get the best from your walking holiday, you should ensure that you are properly equipped.
The following list is a guide to what we consider essential:
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers (raingear)
- Boots or strong walking shoes with cleated soles and ankle support
- Thick socks for use inside walking boots
- Small rucksack/back pack
- Comfortable trousers (not denim fabric as this becomes heavy, cold and uncomfortable when wet)
- Extra sweater or fleece/pile jacket
- Waterbottle and/or flask
- Warm hat and gloves
- Sun hat and sunscreen
Other items which are not essential, but which you might like to consider:
- Shorts
- Small foam ‘sit mat’
- Trekking poles or walking stick
- Relevant maps, plus waterproof map case
- Camera, plus spare batteries and film
- Binoculars
This above list is for the walking side of the holiday and we presume that guests will bring comfortable casual wear for use during the evenings and on the free day. For the evening meals, smart casual wear is acceptable and, other than at Christmas and New Year, none of the hotels insist upon gentlemen wearing a jacket and tie.
"An excellent choice of walks. Every day a winner and one of the best holidays I have experienced with Footpath"
Giles A, New Malden, UK