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The international mountain distress signal is some sign (shout, whistle, torch flash or other) repeated six times over a minute, followed by a minute’s silence. The reply is a sign repeated three times over a minute, followed by a minute’s silence. To signal for help from a helicopter, raise both arms above your head and then drop them down sideways, repeatedly. If you’re not in trouble, don’t shout or whistle on the hills, and don’t wave to passing helicopters.

West Highland Way, above River Falloch

To call out the mountain rescue, phone 999 from a landline. From a mobile, phone either 999 or the international emergency number 112: these will connect you via any available network. Reception is good on most summits and ridges, but absent in places without direct sightlines to settlements such as Bridge of Orchy, or to the mast behind Kings House. Sometimes a text message can get through when a voice call can’t; to register your phone and enable 999 text messages visit www.emergencysms.co.uk.