FAQ
Q: what if someone needs to get in contact with me will you have a phone swithced on?
A: yes there will be a phone switched on at all times the number which you can give to anyone who potentially needs to get in contact for emergency, however there are large stretches of time when there is no signal out on the moor, it is remote.
Q:refund and rebooking policy?
A: A £50 admin fee is non refundable. Up until 6 weeks prior to the journey you will be able to get a refund or change your booking, after that no refund or change is possible. In the case that there might be a waiting list for the weekend you will be able to transfer your booking to another date.
Q: can I bring my own equipment?
A: yes if you have some favourite kit that is fine, however weight and space in and of the bag is of uttermost importance and you will need to check with me in good time prior to our journey
Q: how physically hard is this going to be?
A:The hours we walk is physically demanding. We will be walking in a relative slow tempo for someone who is quite fit and in a moderate tempo for someone who is moderately fit.
We have breaks every 45min.
Walking in wild pathless terrain with a backpack is nothing like walking on paths or without a backpack, you will need some stamina, determination, and confidence walking in pathless terrain. You can expect to have the satisfaction of a healthy appetite along tired muscles and feet after a day of walking.
Q :what will the terrain be like?
A: very varied! we will be walking on mostly pathless ground sometimes through: tall grasses, tall bracken, up and down grassy hills, across slanted hillsides, across granite rocky areas, crossing many streams and a few rivers having to balance on rocks or jump to cross.
Q : how much will I have to carry?
A: The backpack you will be lent upon arrival will have most of the items you will need for our journey and will weigh 7.5 kilos all you will need to ad is a 3 season sleeping bag, rain gear and clothes. (full list of items to bring will be sent to you upon booking) depending on how you pack the final weight will be around 12 kilos.
Q : how many hours will we be walking a day?
A: we will actually be walking between 3-4 hours a day, including the breaks for various activities it becomes a full day.
Q : what will the food be like/ I have special dietry needs
A: All food will be supplied and be vegetarian with the option of vegan and largely organic.
As we will all be carrying our own food for 3 days measures has been taken to minimise weight and to select foods that will keep well on our journey. Food will be nourishing and will taste amazingly after a days walk :-). but it won't be gourmet! There will be plenty of healthy snacks and treats as well.
Q : can I park my car at the station?
A : yes there is paid parking available at the station
Q : what happens in case of bad weather?
A: We will walk in most weather rain or shine, however should it be deemed by the guide to be unsafe the weekend will be cancelled, and can be done so last minute. Therefor in this rare occasion It would be advisable to book a flexible train tickets.