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Before embarking on a walk, you should run through a check list such as the one suggested below, giving due consideration to the type of walk you are intending to take, the time of year, and the prevailing weather:
- Be aware of the capabilities of the individual members of your party.
- Have a clearly planned route together with alternatives for emergency situations or severe weather conditions.
- Prepare a route card.
- Inform someone of your route and timetable.
- Have at least one map and compass, and know how to use both.
- Listen to the latest possible weather forecast. Weathercall for Central
Midlands is 09068 232 781.
Met Office web site.
- Be careful if your route involves fording streams or rivers. Visit
the Environment Agency flood warning web page for the Derwent Valley
here,
or call :
- Ensure that each member of your party has clothes suitable for all foreseeable weather conditions.
- Have sufficient food and drink for the route and extra for emergencies.
- Have a first aid kit.
- Know the signs of dehydration and hypothermia.
- Make sure that all members of the party have the telephone numbers
of emergency services and the Mountain Rescue (999 - ask for Police
and Mountain Rescue). But don't be dependent on your mobile working
in remote areas.
Edale Mountain Rescue web site.
- Carry emergency bivouac gear including torch and/or candles, and a
means for attracting attention such as a whistle and/or flares.
The Ramblers' Association website has some excellent pages about equipment and safety here.
The BBC Weather site also has some useful safety information here.
And the Met Office also has a mountain safety page here.