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Access land may be signed on the ground with the access symbol and is shown on Ordnance Survey maps as these are updated. (See www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk for information and the most up-to-date open access maps.) Details of any local restrictions are available from local authorities and information centres.

Safety and Timing

All the walks are within the competence of a normally fit and active person (provided the weather is kind). However, in wintry conditions it is a different story and serious problems may arise. Walks that are simple enough in summer may turn out to be surprisingly hazardous when snow or ice is about. No one should venture out on the high ground in winter without being properly equipped and knowing how to handle the extreme conditions that may arise.

No climbing technique is called for. When I refer to ‘scrambling’ it only means the occasional use of hands to steady oneself on loose boulders or, very rarely, getting into a sitting position to ease oneself over a particularly awkward rock. Rather than being anything to worry about, elementary scrambling of this kind can often add zest to a day's outing. Having said that, most of my routes could be undertaken with hands in pockets all the way!