Step out in style in a water-resistant, fleece lined jacket. Noteworthy details include: storm cuffs with thumbholes, to aid faff-free map reading on the go.
Chill Resist jacket, £199, xs-xl, and aviator trapper hat, £55, both www.sweatybetty.com
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Embrace the town and country vibe in a stylish, waterproof parka. Barbour’s traditional design is fully lined with cosy quilted fleece fabric to provide protection from the elements and look good too.
Vintage Troop waxed parka, £329, 8-18, www.barbour.com
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Forget old-school thermals and kit yourself out in one of Uniqlo’s brilliant Heat-Tech tops. We have actually conducted an informal wearer-trial within the Arctic Circle and can confirm that they work like a dream.
Celia Birtwell boat neck top, £12.90, xs-xl, www.uniqlo.com/uk
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Layer up in a lightweight fleece. Look for one with pockets to stick your hands in when you stop to admire the lovely view.
Fleece hoodie, £48, s-xl, by The North Face at www.johnlewis.com
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On bracing autumn days, wrap up warm in an eye-catching woolly hat.
Cable-knit hat, £19, www.boden.co.uk
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No need to go for the hi-tech version with bells and whistles, this lightweight canvas rucksack has padded straps, handy pockets and will help avoid the ‘bull in a china shop’ effect when you stop off for afternoon tea.
Canvas rucksack, £45, www.johnlewis.com
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For light hiking duties, these waterproof nubuck leather boots from Hi-Tech come in at a very reasonable price.
Jura WP boot, £75, 4-8, by Hi-Tech from www.cotswoldoutdoor.com
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From a jaunt around the park to a trek up the side of a mountain, these adjustable trekking poles with non-slip neoprene handles will turn the outing into a full-body workout (and make the walking easier).
Black Diamond trekking poles, £70, www.cotswoldoutdoor.com
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Keep calf muscles warm and carry on walking, in a pair of knee length thermal socks.
Heat-Tech knee socks (two-pair pack), £9.90, 4-7, www.uniqlo.com/uk
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Replace that old pair of knitted gloves with holes at the fingertips with this warm, stretchy, quick-drying style.
Power Stretch gloves, £19.99, s/m – l/xl, www.johnlewis.com
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Take a bottle of water or a flask of hot tea and keep hydrated along the way.
Bobble Bottles, £9.99 each; Brew for Two set, £16.99, both www.lakeland.co.uk
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