You will need the right equipment for doing the South Downs Way, whichever way you are doing it and whatever time of year.
Check list – we will give you a more detailed check list once you’ve booked and dependent on whether you’re a walker or a cyclist however, everyone will need the following:
- Right choice of footwear
- Cooling and warm clothing to suit the conditions
- Waterproofs
- Map(s)
- Drink – camel packs are recommended
- Energy food – cereal bars, dried fruit, chocolate, nuts
- Headwear – helmet/sun or rain hat
- Backpack
- Tools – multitool/penknife/Leatherman
- First aid kit
- Sun cream
- Contact numbers for your accommodation, transport suppliers and South Downs Way Tours
- Your full itinerary, ideally in a waterproof bag and a spare copy in your overnight bags
- Mobile
