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Important Safety
Advice for all walks
Carry a rucksack with waterproof jacket and trousers, spare warm
clothing, food, water, torch, whistle, compass and map.
Wear appropriate strong footwear with an ankle support.
Check the weather forecast and turn back if necessary.
Don't hesitate to turn
back if you are tiring, the weather is getting worse, or you are
not confident of your skills or equipment.
Be aware of the hours
of darkness in the Winter and make an early start to your walk if
necessary. It gets dark by 4pm during the months of November,
December and January.
Be aware of the deer shooting season.
Let someone know where you are going, your route and expected time
of return.
Be aware that there is no Mountain Rescue service on the Isle of
Mull and cell phone service is poor.
Important Safety
Advice for higher level walks
Good navigation skills
are essential and in addition to the standard equipment for the
low level walks, you should also carry the following:-
A survival bag which is a heavy-duty bag for body insulation in an
emergency available to purchase from most outdoor shops.
Spare batteries for the torch.
Additional warm clothing, including hat and gloves.
High-energy rations such as Kendal Mint Cake and chocolate.
Water purification tablets.
First aid kit
If a real emergency
occurs, the international distress signal is a group of six loud
blasts of a whistle, to be repeated at one minute intervals.
If you would like any
advice on your intended route please contact Ruth at
Mull Magic
Tel: 01688 301213. She is always happy to give free help and
advice to walkers. |
