What to pack

Here’s a checklist that may help you when deciding what to take on your UK walking holiday. Depending on your destination, the grade you will be walking at and the time of year, you may not need everything on the list, but it’s a good guide to work from.

What to pack

• You will need comfortable walking shoes or boots with good ankle support and a ribbed sole. (See our walking grades for the footwear that’s recommended for your walking holiday level).

• A waterproof jacket and trousers.

• A warm hat and gloves - essential on Energetic and Challenging walks and are recommended on Leisurely and Moderate grades.

• A waterproof daypack for a picnic lunch, spare clothing, a camera and other personal effects.

• A water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity).

Optional equipment

• Walking poles can make the going easier on all grades of walk; they assist with balance, take the strain off your legs and are useful when hopping over streams.

• A foam mat  to sit on can make lunch stops more comfortable.

• A small first aid kit is useful for minor abrasions and the occasional insect bite.