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 a medium sized rucksack for the Corfu Trail, or a small day pack for the shorter walks

 long lightweight trousers protect legs from a scratching on overgrown paths

 T-shirts and shorts – remember that you’ll often be walking through villages so avoid anything too revealing

 a light fleece

 a whistle, headlamp or torch for attracting help in an emergency: don’t rely on your mobile phone as there is often no signal

 snack food such as dried fruit, halva, muesli or sesame bars on sale in village shops

 trekking poles are useful for the Corfu Trail

 rain and windproof gear such as lightweight jacket, rucksack cover and over-trousers

 sun protection – a hat, high factor sun cream and sunglasses

 a swimming costume and a lightweight towel or sarong come in handy on those coastal walks when you want to stop for a swim; a mask and snorkel are a boon for exploring the underwater realms

 lightweight plastic sandals for walking on pebble beaches

 a compass for those places where waymarking is scarce and route directions need to be closely adhered to