It has been said that we could be in for a heat wave this coming summer. That would certainly be good news if you are coming to the Cotswolds for your summer holiday here.
But do make sure you are ready for the temperatures if you do get lucky with the weather. We all know what it's like when you go on holiday. You are so excited to get out and about and start exploring that it's easy to forget to take some essential items with you.
As you will probably be aware there are lots of nice walks to take in and around the Cotswolds. If you are planning a day out exploring a village or two, like Barton on the Heath or Bourton on the Water for example, it will be easy enough to stop for a bite to eat or a drink whenever you need one. But if you are planning on going off the beaten track, you must be sure you have everything you need for your walk.
The most important thing you can take with you is a rucksack that is comfortable to wear. Pick one that has padded shoulder straps; you will be glad of it if you are heading off on a hike for several miles!
But inside that rucksack you should make room for several items - not least of which should be a mobile phone. You may not be able to get a signal in all parts of the route you are planning on taking, but it should still be an essential item.
Think about adding some plasters and spare socks in there as well. You should always wear the best possible footwear you can for walking - don't choose your long walk as the first time to break in a new pair of shoes, for example! Spare socks will be nice if you happen to get your feet wet or you simply want to freshen up. And as anyone who has had a blister or two will testify, those plasters can make all the difference between enjoying the walk back… or not.
If you are planning a picnic at the halfway point, make sure you take food that will keep easily and provide you with plenty of energy. It sometimes happens that people are so overwhelmed with the lovely scenery that they want to take a much longer walk than they have ever attempted before. If this sounds like something you might do, try and save it for the end of the week and build up to it by starting with shorter walks beforehand.
The Cotswolds are packed with rolling hills and stunning scenery wherever you look. But those hills can be challenging, so start with a nice flat walk if you can. Make sure you take plenty of fresh water and mark any points on the map you will take that you could visit for fresh supplies if needed.
All that is left then is to enjoy a walk that you know you are prepared for!
But do make sure you are ready for the temperatures if you do get lucky with the weather. We all know what it's like when you go on holiday. You are so excited to get out and about and start exploring that it's easy to forget to take some essential items with you.
As you will probably be aware there are lots of nice walks to take in and around the Cotswolds. If you are planning a day out exploring a village or two, like Barton on the Heath or Bourton on the Water for example, it will be easy enough to stop for a bite to eat or a drink whenever you need one. But if you are planning on going off the beaten track, you must be sure you have everything you need for your walk.
The most important thing you can take with you is a rucksack that is comfortable to wear. Pick one that has padded shoulder straps; you will be glad of it if you are heading off on a hike for several miles!
But inside that rucksack you should make room for several items - not least of which should be a mobile phone. You may not be able to get a signal in all parts of the route you are planning on taking, but it should still be an essential item.
Think about adding some plasters and spare socks in there as well. You should always wear the best possible footwear you can for walking - don't choose your long walk as the first time to break in a new pair of shoes, for example! Spare socks will be nice if you happen to get your feet wet or you simply want to freshen up. And as anyone who has had a blister or two will testify, those plasters can make all the difference between enjoying the walk back… or not.
If you are planning a picnic at the halfway point, make sure you take food that will keep easily and provide you with plenty of energy. It sometimes happens that people are so overwhelmed with the lovely scenery that they want to take a much longer walk than they have ever attempted before. If this sounds like something you might do, try and save it for the end of the week and build up to it by starting with shorter walks beforehand.
The Cotswolds are packed with rolling hills and stunning scenery wherever you look. But those hills can be challenging, so start with a nice flat walk if you can. Make sure you take plenty of fresh water and mark any points on the map you will take that you could visit for fresh supplies if needed.
All that is left then is to enjoy a walk that you know you are prepared for!
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