to ask you how to do the school run in wet weather!

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No car. School run takes 30mins with my 5yo walking v slowly. For me, it's 15 mins on my own. That's twice a day 5 times a week back and forwards.

Buses are getting expensive. I hate the cold, I hate the wet, I think I would be better off living in a desert!

I get cold really easily and the wind stresses me out.

I've just bought some walking shoes but what do you wear when it's cold / wet? For me two pairs of trousers isn't enough!!

Ideally we'd do the school run come rain or shine but I can't face it at the moment...

Waterproof trousers and wellies and my five year old rides a bike which means we move at the same speed!

Waterproof trousers and a properly waterproof coat. We are out similar times to you.
Scooter when my youngest is too tired.

Sensible shoes waterproof trousers and waterproof coat layers underneath if you feel the cold. Take a scooter for DC and promise a nice treat if we get home quickly.

Scooter or bike with a handle to push/pull. Waterproofs, for everyone, cover up completely including wellies. Carry on shoulders, until they get too big, if rural or safe. But I admit this morning I took the car even though it is only a 30 minute walk like yours, it was too windy.

Have you a friend who can pick you up just for a couple of weeks while the weather is really bad?

Umbrella & coat. Did it for 11 years like that.

Wellies, thermal leggings and walking trousers on top. Even if the trousers get wet it's nice to have a warm layer next to your skin.

Buy a Lakeland heated airer to stick your waterproofs on to dry and heat up before you go out again.

Could you bus you and dc in, walk back, walk there and bus back?

If you dont wear a hat.....start wearing a hat.

Waterproof trousers and decent waterproof footwear. Makes all the difference in the world.

Obviously a waterproof coat too. Thickness of which depends on the season; good good on the coat (whatever its warmth) is essential.

Get a waterproof with a warm layer built in. Get wellies and thick wool socks to keep your feet warm. Wool is absolutely the best thing to be wearing - merino tights, wool vests, wool gloves, wool scarf. Definitely wear a hat - again if you can find one that is both warm and waterproof, that's ideal, but if not, consider wearing one of each!

I have to wear my work uniform as i go straight there from the school but i wear wellies, jacket with a big hood and i also carry an umbrella

Waterproof overtrousers for both of you is the way to go. They keep out the rain and the wind (I wear mine on my bike over a variety of outfits). You can get them from Mountain Warehouse for not much money.

Can you both not scoot or cycle? I got a scooter of my own when DD moved to junior school about a mile away which made our journeys much quicker.

Ski trousers are really good to keep you warm.

I know it's probably not a consolation, but you are getting a great chunk of exercise done just by that to and fro.

I think you just need to get into the routine of walking come rain or shine. As others have said the key is making sure you are well clothed for the weather

Also I listen to Audible books when walking into work - won't keep you warm, but will help distract you from what you're doing, which is half the battle.

Good tips here! So far we've just gotten wet... I have a long raincoat, and bring an umbrella if needed, but when the wind is so strong umbrellas are difficult.

Not only waterproof, but make sure your clothing is windproof as well. If you invest in a decent lightweight water and windproof coat, you can layer according to the season. You can buy waterproof socks as well - they are dear but keep your feet nice and dry. x

Surely you can work this out yourself - you put waterproof clothes and footwear on. I went like this in the 1960s - don't think I was unique.

If you can find a coat with a really decent hood that has a rigid peak (try ski jackets) that you can button tightly so that it stays in place even in the wind. I hate cold wind round my head/ears and on my face - would rather have rain or snow.

Have a woolly hat on underneath. Waterproof over-trousers (any good outdoor shop) will also keep the wind out. Thick outdoor socks. Waterproof gloves are an absolute must too.

I've got a neck buff as well - can pull it up over my nose when really cold.

It helps to eat a little something about20 mins before you head out. A quick hot cupasoup can help. I find my feet freeze if I'm empty. And I can't recommend landsend waterproof warm down coats enough. The hyper dry will stay dry too. Also uniqlo heattech is excellent. I find that very thick socks make your feet sweat, then the sweat goes cold and chills your feet. So fine wools are better. Can you tell I'm a cold frog?
Wearing a good moisturiser helps too, and if the wind is really bad I smother the exposed bits of my face in Melrose.

Waterproof coat and trousers does the job here, plus good shoes and waterproof gloves.

scooter for your DC. You can pull it along to speed things up and walk at a brisk pace. My 4 year old would be similar speed, it's 0.7miles to school from ours, and it takes me 10-15 mins, DC1 can walk it in 20, DC2 (4 years old) takes 30, or keeps up with DC1 if we use a scooter. (and I pull it up the hills)

Leggings under trousers keep you warmer, make sure you have good coat, scarf, hat, gloves etc

I'm in Glasgow, with 3 DDs, a non driver, so have walked to school (uphill on the way) in all weathers over the years. DD3 is 8 (older DDs teenagers now) and wears a knee length padded water repellant coat with hood that fastens under the chin so doesn't blow down. That plus hat, scarf and gloves, and wellies or snow boots (with extra thick socks inside over her tights) keep her warm and dry in inclement weather. Brolly if it's not windy, obviously. Similar clothing for myself. Just wrap up well, that's all there is to it.

For dog walking I wear a full length riding type coat like this: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HF4QUO4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8. The key is the cape on the shoulders, keeps very dry! It's long enough that it reaches my wellies so I don't need waterproof trousers.

Do adults really have to ask other adults what they should wear in the rain??!