Nidd Gorge and Bilton Walk
10 people attending
10 places left
CHANGE OF LEADER.
The route will be taking on Saturday is not going to be as planned. We will be mostly walking in the woodlands on both sides of the River Nidd, with some quiet road walking at the beginning and end of the walk. We will not be in Knaresborough for lunch. The route is about seven miles.
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Photo credits
Knaresborough by Tim Green www.flickr.com/photos/atoach/28615042425 (CC BY 2.0)
Nidd Gorge by Malc MacDonald www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7017871 (CC BY-SA 2.0)
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
Please bring snacks, lunch and water. There may be shops open in Knaresborough. We will plan to have a drink at the Gardeners arms at the end of the walk, please bring money if you would like a drink (it is a Samuel Smiths Pub - famously not all of these pubs take card, so please bring cash!).