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What to take

If planning to use one or two bases to explore, then a simple day pack is all you need, containing items you would normally take for a day walk. Waterproofs can be lightweight and might not even be used. Footwear is a personal preference, but wear what you would normally wear for steep, rocky, stony slopes, remembering that hot feet are more likely to be a problem than wet feet. Lightweight light-coloured clothing is best in bright sunshine, along with a sun hat and frequent applications of sunscreen.

If snow and ice covers the highest mountains, warmer and more protective clothing will be needed, possibly even ice axe and crampons. If planning to backpack around the island, bear in mind that wild camping is technically illegal, though surprisingly popular. Lightweight kit should be carried, as a heavy pack is a cruel burden on steep slopes in hot weather. Water can be difficult to find, so try to anticipate your needs and carry enough to last until you reach a village, bar or houses where you can obtain a refill.