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North Downs Way packing list
Long chalk-ridge days are non-technical but exposed to sun and wind, with slippery mud after rain. Use this as a practical starting point, then adjust it for the forecast, your accommodation and your own needs.
What changes on this route
Pack for the trail in front of you
Use these route-specific additions alongside the core checklist below.
Pay particular attention to
- Grip matters on wet chalk
- Carry sun and wind protection
- Save the Dover-branch route offline
- Use cushioning for hard-surface approaches
For this trail
Route-specific kit
Worn or close to hand
In the pack
Only add what your trip needs