Stride for Adventure
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Information from the guides.
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Please read all this information before you attend a Stride walk in the hills.
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Being safe and having fun in the outdoors starts with good planning and preparation. Contact us if you have any questions or are unsure about any of the information.
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General
Thank you for booking onto your Adventure Travel guided walk, we are really looking forward to seeing you soon.
As your trek takes place entirely outdoors, toilet facilities will be discreet stops along the way. Please bring a compostable nappy sac so that you can dispose of your toilet paper later.
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Fuel is key for warmth and energy so bring suitable food and water to keep you going.
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Safety
By attending you are confirming that you are in good health and fitness, and further acknowledge that our walks will take place in hill walking, mountain and hiking terrain. If you have not already informed us of any medical conditions or injuries in the booking form, please drop us a quick email. This does not limit you from attending but allows us to prepare for your individual needs.
All activity in the outdoors presents some level of danger; walkers must exercise due care and attention for their own safety and due consideration for the safety of others. We carry appropriate public liability and professional indemnity insurance for the activity. Walkers are advised to ensure they have adequate personal accident insurance if they require that cover.
What to wear and bring.
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Use the check list below to ensure you have everything. Check the weather forecast too!
What to Wear
3 layers on the top
1 layer on your legs
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Walking boots: waterproof. No runners.
Hiking socks.
Wicking base layer top: synthetic or wool.
Hiking trousers/leggings: synthetic or wool.
Warm mid layer: synthetic or wool.
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What to bring/carry.
Rain jacket & pants: waterproof, preferably breathable.
A spare warm mid layer.
Hat.
Gloves.
Buff.
Water bottle: at least 1 litre of water.
Food: enough for day/night on the hill plus extra just in case.
Snacks.
Head torch: fresh & spare batteries.
Rucksack liner.
Rucksack 25-35 l: to carry it all.
SPF/Sunblock F50.
Sun glasses/hat.
Any personal medication etc. that you require.
No cotton, jeans or runners:
Cotton absorbs rain & perspiration. The cotton layer loses any ability to keep you warm and instead you keep it warm. That can lead to hypothermia.
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Recommended
Insect repellent – in case we ARE the snack!
Walking poles.
Personal first aid kit.
Spare change of clothes and footwear in the car.
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