Mountain Walking in the UK

Equipment details
This is the equipment you would need for a single-day walk in a mountainous region of the UK, assuming that you do not plan to use a rope and you do not plan to use special winter equipment such as crampons.

Clothing:
- walking boots
- thick, warm, socks
- non-cotton trousers
- non-cotton base layer
- several non-cotton warm layers
- waterproof jacket
- hat
- gloves

Each walker to carry a small rucksack, containing:
- water (1 ltr winter, 2 ltr summer)
- food
- spare warm clothes
- emergency food
- waterproof over-trousers
- whistle
- survival bag
- mobile phone

Additional leader equipment:
- map
- compass
- group shelter
- basic first aid-kit
- torch
- rope
- route card
- emergency card
- permanent ohp pen
- emergency food for group
- emergency hat, gloves and fleece for group

The leader does not need to carry all of the items above themselves - they can be shared out amongst the group, particularly if they are warned in advance to leave some space in their bags.

Download a routecard:

Download a calculator to work out time to travel legs of your route (Excel spreadsheet):

Download an emergency card:

This can be laminated and written on with a permanent ohp pen which will survive a trip down a mountain in the rain.

Mountain walking is a strenuous outdoors activity which can be dangerous. You should make sure you and your group are fit enough for the type of route and terrain planned and that everyone has suitable equipment. Always check the weather forecast before you go. Check out the learning section for mountain leadership courses.

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