Exmoor Walking Holiday Weekends
-Walking Essentials-

Whether you are on a self-guided or a guided walk, we all need to be prepared for the terrain, the weather and what should be done if you fall ill or injured. By taking a little extra time to prepare will enable you to get the best out of your day and have a safe and comfortable walk.

Note: This list of Essential and Optional kit has been created so that you can get the best out of your day and have a safe and comfortable walk - Winter (w), Summer (s)

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Essential

• Walking Boots

• Rucksack

• Waterproof Coat or Kagool

• Waterproof Over-trousers (w)

• Walking Trousers (Jeans not recommended)

• Gloves & Thermal Hat (w) or Cap/Hat (s)

• Flask with hot drink

• Water

• Sufficient Food and Snacks

• Layered Clothing

• Sun Cream (s)

• Fully Charged Phone (load What3Words app and enable 999 services for message)

Optional

• Gators - help keep feet dry and legs warm (w)

• Scarf (w)

• Hand Warmers (w)

• Walking Poles

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Your group leader will cover the following, but optional extras if you wish.

• Map & Compass

• First Aid Kit

• Survival Bag

• Phone Battery Charger

• Torch

Additional Advice

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Knees and Toes: Exmoor has some steep climbs, so poles do help the knees on the descent, so worth considering if you have knee pain. There are collapsible poles available, so they can be stored in your rucksack when not required. Plus, it’s worth keeping your toe nails cut short to avoid painful toes.

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Avoid a Fall:

Think before you step. Slipping over can be easily done, hopefully just an embarrassing incident, but it can be painful and even worse, so here are a few tips of what to look out for and put into practise.

• Loose rocks and rocks under leave – look out for them and avoid

• Bramble – Brambles across a path can cause trip hazards

• Wet Rocks – There will be streams to cross and wet rocks may be very slippery, take smaller steps in hazard areas, it will give you more stability

• Uneven and sloping ground, especially when wet