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Steven Fallon Scottish Mountain Routes
Steven Fallon Scottish Mountain Routes
 
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Recommended equipment list



Listed below are the basic items recommended for a 5 hour plus route on the Scottish Hills. Don't worry if you're missing one or two items, I can easily supply them !

Footwear : firm souled and preferably with decent ankle support
Waterproofs : jacket and overtrousers, ideally windproof too
Base layer : wicking top, cotton t-shirt not recommended
Mid layer : fleece or jumper
Trousers : tracksters, hillwalking trousers, but not jeans

Gloves, hat and/or buff
Survival bag, whistle, torch, small first aid kit (including compeed and plasters)
Relevant map and compass

Other stuff depending on how you feel :
Walking poles
Camera and mobile phone
Midge repellent and sun-tan lotion

And stuff all of the above with any spare into a 35-40 litre rucksack

On a guided hill walk or run, I'll also bring other equipment depending on the route, terrain and conditions



Upcoming hill walks - book now

Blaven
Outer Hebrides - 30 July-2 August
A few days exploring the wild little hills and white beachs of Barra and South Uist
Contact me for more details
Carn Mairg and Carn Gorm group above Invervar
Invervar - Sunday, 8 August
A moderate hillwalk lasting around 6 hours and taking in the 4 Munros in a circuit above eastern Glen Lyon. Pick up in Edinburgh and Perth, cost £35 including transport.
Contact me for more details



Mountain guiding introduction
Calendar and costs
Navigation skills session
Request brochure or contact me
Gear you'll need

Guided walk by Steven Fallon






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