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Never, ever consider relying solely on the mapping provided on a smartphone, due to the lack of phone signal in the fells, the effect on battery life, and the effects of inclement weather. If you have downloaded offline mapping, ensure that your device battery strength is sufficient. Always take a paper map with you when running; it’s not there just in case of an emergency, but will help you explore the fells, learn about the region and learn that navigation is quite simple and not the black art it is often perceived to be.

Micro navigation skills will enhance your experience of fell running

Safety and mountain rescue

Always carry the safety equipment outlined in the checklist below (see ‘ssss1‘). In the event of an accident you’re not guaranteed a phone signal, so a good level of autonomy and experience is required for the more remote mountain runs. Where you can make a call, the emergency phone number is 999. Ask to speak to the Police, then inform them that you need Mountain Rescue. You can register your phone at www.emergencysms.org.uk; this will enable you to contact the emergency services by text when signal strength is weak in the fells.