3 people (m,40 f,39, 9) undertaking the 3 Peaks walk, were unable to negotiate limestone pavement and field walls above Beecroft Hall as darkness fell, due to inadequate lighting.
3 team members with a local police officer located the walkers, provided them with lights, and escorted them down to a team vehicle before dropping them at their car in Horton in Ribblesdale.
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Going out in the hills?
Essential kit you should always carry
- Map and compass, torch and head torch.and a whistle
- Without a torch, map and compass are useless after dark!
- Both torch and whistle can be used to signal for help:
Six good long blasts in a minute. Stop for one minute. Repeat. Continue until someone reaches you and don’t stop because you hear a reply. Your whistle blasts may be a direction finder.
Don’t forget spare batteries and bulbs for your torches.
What to take with you
- Suitable clothing — warm, windproof and waterproof. Layers work best!
- Footwear — with a treaded sole which supports the ankles.
- Spare clothing including hat and gloves — even in summer!
- Ample food and drink for the day including high energy snacks such as chocolate, nuts or dried fruits.
- Always carry water — even in cool weather it’s easy to become dehydrated.