Travel Tips
Reading the Hill Forecast Before You Lace Your Boots
A general weather forecast can mislead on higher ground. Learn what wind, cloud base and freezing level mean for a hill walker and how to plan around them.
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Walks
How Long Will It Take? Pacing a Walk With Naismith's Rule
A simple rule of thumb for estimating how long a hill walk will take, with a worked example and advice on adding time for breaks and tired legs.
Walks
Planning a Day Walk in the Hills: A Calm Beginner's Checklist
A relaxed guide to planning a day walk in upland Britain: choosing a route, reading the weather, packing sensibly and knowing when to turn back.