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Clothing and footwear

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear and carry a comfortable rucksack. The variability of British weather can pack all four seasons into a single day – sun, rain, wind and snow – with the temperature bobbing up and down like a yo-yo. All this makes deciding what to wear for a day on the hills potentially more difficult than choosing an outfit for a wedding. The comprehensive advice is to be prepared for everything, and with today’s technical fabrics, this is not as daft as it may seem.

Lightweight jackets and trousers can be both effectively wind- and waterproof without being too cumbersome should the weather improve. Efficient underlayers wick away the damp to keep you warm and dry, and throwing in a fleece takes up little extra room. Good-quality socks will help keep feet comfortable and warm, and don’t forget gloves and a hat. In summer, a sun hat and sunscreen lotion offer necessary protection against UV, but shorts aren’t always a good idea, particularly where there are nettles and brambles.