Kit List

Kit List

The following kit is recommended for our trip by Ridgeway Adventure.

In addition to the clothing you travel in, you will need to bring the following as a minimum. Please pack into a holdall or rucksack if you have one, as suitcases are not suitable in our location. You must be able to carry all of your kit.

• 3 x Fleeces or warm sweaters (jumpers rather than hoodies if possible)
• 3 x Long sleeved T-shirts / shirts and 3 x T-shirts
• 1 x Shorts
• 3 x Long trousers (suitable for walking i.e. quick drying - not jeans)
• 5 x pairs Socks (suitable to wear with walking boots)
• Underwear
• Pyjamas (nothing too revealing please!)
• 1 x Swimming costume
• 1 x Wet shoes or sandals for kayaking (Old trainers but Neoprene wet shoes are far better)
• 1 x Trainers (for outdoor use only)
• 1 x Indoor shoes / slippers (for indoor use only)
• Walking boots* (must be well worn in and suitable for mountain walking, with good ankle support and sturdy non-slip sole).
• Waterproof Jacket* and Trousers* for outdoor activities (not sports tops/trousers)
• Sun hat, warm hat and gloves
• Small Rucksack (25-30 litres – use this as hand luggag on the plane)
• Sleeping bag* (for camping) and Sleeping roll-mat* (for camping)
• Towel, wash kit and personal medication (all Medicines go to Mrs Clarke)
• Wellington boots (optional) 

 

 Other Equipment

• A simple watch, First Aid kit (plasters etc), Sun Screen, Water bottle, Torch and Batteries, Pencil and a reading book
• Midge head net*
• Spoon, Bowl and Mug* (for camping)
• 2 large strong plastic bags for lining rucksack
• Sunglasses with secure attachment (optional), Plastic Lunch box (recommended – prize for the best one!)
• Money: The children will need to buy lunch on our journey out and return: there are few opportunities available to spend money and buy souvenirs: £20-£25 recommended in a named wallet/purse. NOTE: The children will be responsible for their own money.

Hire of kit from Ridgway Adventure

Items marked ‘*’ can be hired from Ridgway Adventure. Please contact NLM if you wish to find out more about hiring equipment.

Please do NOT Bring …

• Please do not bring knives, aerosol cans, chewing gum, expensive watches or other precious items.
• No mobile phones or electronics.
• · There is no need to bring a camera as the staff will take a lot of pictures (over 1,000 last year) and the children can concentrate on the activities.
• · Please do not pack a huge quantity of fizzy drinks, sweets and crisps: the food at the centre is excellent (ask children who have been on the trip previously)
• · Please be sure to take all kit home at the end of the trip – repatriating kit is awkward as Ridgeway are not close to a post office. £25 + postage will be charged by Ridgeway if required.