Antonia-You'll need your usual back-packing kit.

Apart from the obvious, I take:

Down Sleeping bag (light & warm)
Sleeping bag liner....I think this important, especially after a week!
Self-inflating airbed (lightweight luxury: a comfy night's sleep)
Waterproof (breathable) socks (I use Porelle Dries) for occasional use
LED head torch
Waterproof overtrousers (Don't waste money on breathable stuff)
Waterproof top (DO spend money on breathable stuff)
Hat...I use a Lowe Alpine hat, it's light, warm and waterproof
Gloves, you may want to consider waterproof overmitts too.
Water carrier
Water purification stuff. English lake / river water can be fairly clean, but you never know! I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Toilet roll + a small lightweight trowel.
Map & Compass, and know how to use them. Forgive me for preaching, but so many people go up into the hills with map & compass and don't have the first idea how to navigate.
It's probably worth getting hold of at least one of the Ordnance Survey maps for the route so you can get familiar with them. I'll let you know the details of all the maps if you don't know.

What sort of cooker do you use? Various types of fuel are available on the route, but if you've got an odd-ball stove you may be in trouble. Let me know and I'll check it out for you.

The route is fairly well way-marked generally (with little 'CC' signs), but there are times when it's downright confusing!

Do you have an idea of how long you want to take doing the route? I'll give you some idea of stopping places & walking times which may help.

If you want to email me: john.jocys@btinternet.com or just PM me. I've got the Wainwright book, all the maps, I think I've got an accommodation guide somewhere.

The C-C is a very sociable walk. There will be loads of others walking it at the same time as you, some at similar pace, some faster, and many slower.

Cheers,

John