How To Stay Safe Outdoors This Winter

Here are some month-by-month tips to make the most of those wonderful winter conditions.

November

British Summertime has ended and the clocks have gone back an hour, the nights start drawing in and where it was once getting dark around 6 pm, now it gets dark between 45 pm. This can catch out those on a long rural walk, they are most at risk when it gets dark as these trails through the middle of nowhere wont be lit up. The best thing is to keep a torch and spare batteries handy.

Its not just the light that can catch people out when the sun has gone down, the temperature can drop very quickly. At the end of a long walk legs are tired, walking is often at a slower pace than when they set out, the cold can tire out aching limbs much quicker than warmer conditions. It is important to take warm clothing and to reserve some energy for the last part of your walk.

December

December is home to the shortest day of the year (the 21st), when we experience the fewest hours of daylight for any day of the entire year. So if you are all organised for Christmas avoid the shops and get out into the countryside.

This needn't mean those heading outdoors should be too relaxed, however. Remember the freezing temperatures and if you plan on taking a break then pack a blanket or sheet. This will not only offer something warm and comfortable to sit on, but can be used to warm cold bodies if the weather starts to take its toll.

January

January is a popular month to get out and about, working of those Christmas and New Year excesses and sticking to those resolutions. January is cold and frosty, making paths hard-packed with ice and often rather slippery for those trying to navigate them. Feet can get very cold, so shoes need to not only be warm, comfortable and secure, but waterproof as well.

Dont forget the rest of your body up well too, ears, nose, fingers can all get cold quickly. Around 90% of body heat is lost through your head so always take a hat!

February

Winter is drawing to a close and spring is on its way, temperature start to rise and mist and snow give way to rain or as it often turns out downpours. Its not quite warm enough to dry off naturally though so check the forecast and take lots of warm and waterproof clothing just in case.

It is also important to keep hydrated so take plenty of fluids to help keep energy levels up, if its still close to freezing take along a flask of tea or coffee to warm yourself up youll appreciate it when you are miles from the nearest kettle!

by: Bruno Blackstone

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