{"id":22,"date":"2015-12-29T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T11:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodstravelblog.wordpress.com\/?p=22"},"modified":"2015-12-29T11:25:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T11:25:00","slug":"tips-resources-things-to-pack-for-your-walking-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/12\/29\/tips-resources-things-to-pack-for-your-walking-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips & Resources | Things to pack for your walking holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve received our new 2016 brochure<\/a>, then you may have already seen the fantastic walking holidays<\/a> we have on offer – perfect for those who have a\u00a0passionate for the great outdoors.<\/p>\n

Whether you are\u00a0joining us on one of these breaks, or planning your own, it’s essential you know exactly what you need to pack, so you can get the very best out of your experience!<\/p>\n

We’ve come up with a few ideas to help get you started.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>Walking Boots
\n<\/strong>If you’re\u00a0an active walker,\u00a0the chances are you already own a pair, after all, there’s nothing worse than hobbling about on a blistered foot!<\/p>\n

Before you join us\u00a0strolling through the Peaks<\/a>, or on our gentle\u00a0Tyrolean<\/a> wander, you will want to invest\u00a0in some good-quality hiking boots\u00a0to save yourself from experiencing any discomfort – you’ll also reduce your risk of sprains, blisters or any other injury.<\/p>\n

The trip\u00a0you’ve chosen and your individual needs will all determine\u00a0the type of boots that will better suit you, if you aren’t sure what\u00a0you need, then it’s always worth asking a retail customer service assistant for advice.<\/p>\n

Hiking socks will also help comfort.<\/p>\n

Backpack
\n<\/strong>It’s always worth bringing along a light weight rucksack for your walking excursions, ideally it should be waterproof. Make sure you fill it with plenty of water,\u00a0any documents you may need,\u00a0spare socks, any waterproof clothing\u00a0and, if needed, a high-energy packed lunch!<\/p>\n

If you are unsure the correct size for your needs, be sure to ask a retail customer service assistant for advice.<\/p>\n

\"backpack\"Clothing
\n<\/strong>If you’re spending a day walking through beautiful landscapes, then you will want to make sure you are comfortable and safe!<\/p>\n

For wet days make sure you are wearing layers and waterproof clothing, it’s worth being prepared for every possible weather outcome! Material such as Gore-Tex<\/a> is fantastic for any wet and windy event.<\/p>\n

For sunny days make sure you bring a sun hat and glasses to protect your entire face and neck (and don’t forget the sunscreen!) Ultraviolet radiation levels are higher in alpine regions when compared to sea level, so it’s very important to keep your skin safe, you should apply sunscreen every couple of hours.<\/p>\n

Walking\/Trekking Poles
\n<\/strong>You may choose to bring a Walking\/Trekking pole as extra support and to help take the strain off your knees when walking downhill.<\/p>\n

You should choose lightweight, telescopic poles with handles and wrist straps, being sure to set them to the right length for effective use.<\/p>\n

When your walking poles are set at the correct height for you and you are holding the handle of the pole with the tip on the ground, your elbow should be bent at about 90 degrees.<\/p>\n

\"ecuador-773859_640\"What are you always sure to remember when planning a walking holiday? We would love to hear from you. Remember, you can send your comments and photos to us via Twitter @Woods_Travel<\/a>\u00a0or on our Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in joining us on either of the mentioned walks, don’t hesitate to get in touch for further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re joining us on one of our walking holidays, or perhaps planning your own, then you’ll want to make sure you’ve packed all the essentials to give you the best possible experience. Continue reading Tips & Resources | Things to pack for your walking holiday<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[128,142,190,213],"class_list":["post-22","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-resources","tag-landscape","tag-mountains","tag-tips","tag-walking-holiday"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}