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Guide For Hillwalkers

Remember your safety while walking in the hills.
  • wear boots, suitable clothing, waterproofs
  • remember whistle, map and compass
  • survival bag
  • ice axe and torch in winter (optional crampons, helmet)
  • tell someone where you have gone and when you will be back
  • stick to your intended route
  • don't be afraid to turn back
  • watch the weather
  • distress signal is 6 blasts/flashes on whistle/torch repeated every minute
  • no stalking restrictions.

Remember the country code and especially:

  • dogs must be kept on leads
  • give way to sheep droves
  • please take your litter home
  • leave only footprints and take only memories and photos

Contact

Strathfillan Wigwams
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work Auchtertyre, Tyndrum,
Crianlarich
FK20 8RU

TelWork 01838 400251
Fax 01838 400298

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