Expedition Day 1 – North Chiltern Hills and Wildcamping

The spring has brought about a spell of remarkable weather with sunshine-filled days. I got lucky with the weather to say the least as I had planned the expedition many weeks prior. The north Chiltern Hills is an outstanding area of natural beauty with the day one hike taking me 9.3 miles to my destination for an evening of wildcamping.

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Inside look…

  • Traversing ancient woodlands and forests

  • Fantastic vistas and viewpoints

  • Disused canal which feels & looks more like a river

  • Wildlife spotting including rare Mandarin duck

  • …plus loads more

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Basic packing list…

  • Cash / Credit Card

  • Spare change in coins

  • Pen / Notebook (if you like to take notes)

  • Camera / Phone (great picture opportunities)

  • Layered clothing (stay away from cotton in winter)

  • Spare change of clothes (in winter & in case they get wet!)

  • Or bring waterproof jacket / trouser

  • Change of shoes (don’t want a muddy car!)

  • Sunglasses

  • Bottle of water or hydration pack (must keep hydrated)

  • Picnic / Food / Snacks

  • First aid kit

  • Tick remover

  • A day pack to carry everything (or hydration pack)

  • Bring the dog and the family too!

  • As this was a multi-day backpacking expedition, I required more gear and a list too long to add here.