Plump Hill
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As I'm sure many of us will indulge in an Easter Egg or two, this walk on the following Saturday is well named...
We do start from near the top of Plump Hill and over the day we are going to work our way round the outskirts of the villages of Drybrook and Ruardeen and almost all the way down to the River Wye. Unfortunately this of course means over the afternoon we're going to be going mostly up hill to climb back up Plump Hill.
If the weather is on our side there are plenty of opportunities for some great views and hopefully it won't be quite as snowy as some of the past photos.
Dogs will be welcome on the walk but will need to be kept under control.
Photo Credits: All photos taken by OutdoorLads Members and permission is granted to OutdoorLads for further use.
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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. If the weather has been good then you may get away with good quality trainers but walking boots/shoes are recommended.
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
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
A packed lunch and plenty to drink will be essential on this walk as there are no opportunities to stop for supplies