Walking Kit and Gear Reviews and Recommendations

Here you can find information about walking kit and other gear that people in the Walking Group have used or recommended.

Walk Leading Training – Briefing – Portland Hotel

February 8, 2011

[ February 17, 2011; 7:45 pm to 9:45 pm. ] Informal briefing session on walk leader training at Portland – 7:45 AM

Please confirm if attending  – Rachel ( 07717 502545)

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Summer Walking – What to wear

February 3, 2011

Summer Walking – the key is still to dress in layers…but hopefully not as many as in winter (though be prepared for cold and wet as well as warm and sunny!)
Next to the skin: Your base layer should wick sweat away from your body to keep your skin dry – this helps prevent sweating which [...]

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Cliff Hanger Outdoor Festival – Sheffield

June 20, 2010

[ July 3, 2010; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Want to buy some new kit, new bike or want to try something …read on.Large but Local Outdoor Festival in Sheffield Mill Houses Park. As there is a beer festival also the plan is to get the bus from Chesterfield to Woodseats ( Sheffield) and walk approx 30 mins ( or get the bus) to Mill [...]

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