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Gorge Walks - Wet - Spr/Sum
Recommended kit for Gorge Walks Wet Gorges Spring/Summer
Be wearing:
Swimwear: Ladies Swimsuit etc, Men trunks (best) or shorts
A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt
Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellies
Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
Thick Socks
Have with you:
Complete change of clothes inc. undies
Towel
We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).
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Gorge Walks - Wet - Aut/Win
Recommended kit for Gorge Walks Autumn/Winter
Be wearing:
Swimwear: Ladies Swimsuit etc, Men trunks (best) or shorts
2-3 long sleeved layers/jumper, eg. Fleece
2 pairs of thick socks
Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellys
Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
A thin warm hat if you have one
Have with you:
Complete change of clothes inc. undies
Towel
We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment (Not footwear)
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Gorge Walks - Upper Esk
Recommended kit for Gorge Walks Esk Gorge
To walk for one hour to the gorge, be wearing:
Swimwear: Ladies Swimsuit etc, Men trunks (best) or shorts
A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt (to get wet)
Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. ideally walking boots for ankle support, otherwise Trainers,
Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
Thick Socks/neoprene socks
If possible bring your own 55 litre plus rucksack. (Please confirm if you can bring your own)
Have with you:
Complete change of clothes inc. undies and shoes
Spare Fleece/Jumper to walk out of the valley
Towel
We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).
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Gorge Walks - Scramble based
Recommended kit for Gorge Walks Scrambling based (No wetsuits) Spring/Summer
Swimwear: Ladies Swimsuit etc, Men trunks or shorts
Tracksuit bottoms and preferably Waterproof trousers
A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt
Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellys
Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
Complete change of clothes inc. undies
Towel
We will provide a spray cag(oule) and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).
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Canoeing - Spr/Sum
Recommended kit for Canoeing/Canoe Sailing Spring / Summer
Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer + spare
*Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
*Waterproof trousers
Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
Shoes that are OK to get wet eg. Wellys, trainers, sports sandals. Not flip flops
Sun cream and cap/hat
Optional for jumping off rocks/swimming:
Complete change of clothes inc. undies
Towel
*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance.
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Canoeing - Aut/Win
Recommended kit for Canoeing/Canoe Sailing Autumn/Winter
3-4 Layers of upper body clothing eg. A t-shirt, a long sleeved top, a fleece
*Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers
*Waterproof trousers
2 pairs of socks
Shoes that are OK to get wet eg. Wellys, trainers
a warm hat and gloves (washing up gloves over thin woolen gloves are excellent)
you may appreciate having thermal leggings on
*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance.
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Rock Climbing/Abseiling - Spr/Sum
Recommended kit for Walking / Climbing/Abseiling
Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer, + spare
*Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
*Waterproof trousers
Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
Trainers/walking boots/climbing shoes
Sun cream
Hat and gloves
*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance.
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Rock Climbing/Abseiling - Aut/Win
Recommended kit for Climbing/Abseiling Autumn/Winter
Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer, + spare
*Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
*Waterproof trousers
Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
Trainers/walking boots/climbing shoes
Hat and gloves
We will provide all technical equipment but not footwear.
*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance
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Mountain Biking - Spr/Sum
Recommended kit for Cycling Spring/Summer
Shorts, Tracksuit bottoms or walking trousers, any thing that will not be caught in the pedals else we will tape it.
A long sleeved top, eg. Base layer (football shirt material) or fleece (not cotton)
Trainers, or soft ankle walking boots
Spare jumper to take with you, and hat
Gloves & Sunglasses to protect your eyes & hands
Water bottle if you have one.
Any other cycling equipment you would like to use of your own
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Mountain Biking - Aut/Win
Recommended kit for Cycling Autumn/Winter
Cycling tights, tracksuit bottoms or walking trousers, any thing that will not be caught in the gears else we will tape it.
2-3 layers, eg. Base layer, fleece (not cotton)
Trainers, or soft ankle walking boots
Spare jumper to take with you, and hat
Gloves & Sunglasses to protect your eyes & hands
Water bottle if you have one.
Any other cycling equipment eg padded shorts, you would like to use of your own.
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Kayaking & Dinghy Sailing - Spr/Sum
Recommended kit for Kayaking, Dinghy sailing
Be wearing:
Swimwear: Ladies Swimsuit etc, Men trunks (best) or shorts
A long sleeved top, eg. Base layer (football shirt) or fleece (not cotton) + Spare jumper/ fleece
Shoes that are OK to get completely wet eg. Trainers.
2 pairs of socks
Not flip flops
Have with you:
Complete change of clothes inc. undies
Towel
Hat and gloves for during any breaks
We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear)
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Kayaking - Aut/Win
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Guided Walking
Recommended kit for Walking
Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer, + spare
*Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
*Waterproof trousers
Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
Walking boots
Sun cream
Hat and gloves
Rucksack
Water
*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance.
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Raft Building
Recommended kit for Raft Building Spring/Summer/Autumn
Be wearing:
Swimwear: Ladies Swimsuit etc, Men trunks (best) or shorts
A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt
Shoes that are OK to get completely wet eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellies
Not open-toed sandals
Thick Socks
Have with you:
Complete change of clothes inc. undies
Towel
We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).
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Full Week
We recommend you bring
Thermals, T-shirts and long sleeved jumpers, eg. Fleeces, you may need one or two layers that are OK to get wet
Walking trousers, tracksuit bottoms not jeans or heavy cotton
Shorts
Cycling shorts
Lots of spare socks including some thick ones
Walking boots (If these are new, we recommend wearing them in around the house/on short walks before the holiday).
Trainers (these may get wet at times)
A sun & woolly hat
Swimwear for men: trunks (best) or shorts
Towel
Rucksack 20-45 litres
Rucksack liner or garden/rubble sacs
Suncream (just in case!)
Lunch box
Drinks bottle ~1 litre or 2 x 500ml
Insect Repellent
Additional items to consider
Walking poles Sit mat
Binoculars Gaiters
You may want to bring your camera but well take lots of photos and videos over the week which you can purchase on CD.
If there is anything you dont have, we may be able to arrange hire of it, or can certainly arrange purchase at a quality retailer. We are also happy to advise on any equipment purchasing.
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