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I'd have started earlier, but apparently it's a requirement that you fill out a hiking plan for this level of hike here, so I've spent quite a while trying to figure out how to do that... It may mean I won't have time and will have to decide whether to try again tomorrow...
After faffing around with online stuff in my tent for a while, I eventually decided to head for the trailhead. There was a sign, postbox, and paper form I was able to fill in.
All the stuff about what you should carry means my bag is even heavier than usual for a big Brunel Walking Group day hike; bringing my power bank and extra food & water may slow me down, but I guess it's good exercise 🥵