Waterproofing

The reason Britain’s so green and lovely is because of its weather – and if you’re going to walk 1000 miles you’re going to walk through lots of it. But for that reason there’s a phrase you’ll need to learn: ‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing’. A waterproof jacket is obviously a must, then key accessories protect areas easier to overlook but with just as much potential to spoil your day. Things like Trekmates’ Reversible Rucksack Cover bags (£9), waterproof gloves (like the Codale Dry Glove; £25) and gaiters (like the Cairngorm Gtx; £35) make a huge difference. www. trekmates. co.uk