Off to the Slaughters
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Join us on a picturesque 10 mile walk in the Cotswolds, starting in Bourton-on-the-Water, a very pretty village with a stream running through the middle and the famous wildlife park and classic car museum.
We start our walk, walking through Bourton village before heading off to enjoy the views from on top of the hills heading to Upper Slaughter, after lunch we continue the walk to Naunton before returning to the beautiful Boughton-on-the-water where you can enjoy an ice-cream, hot chocolate or a pint depending on the weather!
Dogs will be welcome on the walk but will need to be kept under control.
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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 facilities on route until near the end