White Rose Walk Central Section Day 2
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Join Dave, Steven and the OutdoorLads on the 2nd of 3 consecutive linear day walks along the route of the White Rose Walk, mainly using the route of the Cleveland Way long distance footpath. This is the longest distance of the 3 days at 17.5 miles.
We will have extensive and far reaching views of the Cleveland Plain, North Yorkshire and County Durham coastlines, on a clear day we will also be able to see the Cheviots and Pennines.
Return transport from the end point will be arranged for all walkers at a cost of around £4.00
Please see White Rose Walk Southern Section Day 1 for accommodation recommendations.
The 3rd days walk can be found here White Rose Walk Northern Section Day 3
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 unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch, snacks and at least 2 litres of water