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As someone once remarked, there’s no such thing as bad weather when you’re properly dressed. But being properly dressed will make all the difference to one’s enjoyment of a day spent wandering the Downs.

Choose clothing suitable for the season; clothing that is sufficiently adaptable to accommodate the vagaries of our climate. Footwear needs to be comfortable: if it is you’ll feel almost as fresh at the end of the day, as when you set out at the start. For summer walks, shorts may be adequate on the majority of footpaths described in this book, but bear in mind that brambles and nettles often stray across infrequently used paths. An inexpensive pair of overtrousers (preferably with a zipped ankle-gusset so they can be pulled on or off without removing walking boots) will prove useful. A lightweight collapsible umbrella can be worth carrying for protection from a sudden shower. Since much of the region covered by this guide is open high ground, windy days can seem much colder than they really are, so remember to carry some warm, windproof clothing.