"Will" wrote in message
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When I go walking any distance I also take compass,
survival bag, spare warm clothing, whistle, map, phone etc etc . My wife
doesn't possess a stick and she was struggling too. The dog was OK but she
has 4
legs and a low centre of gravity, her instincts always drive her to seek
shelter. On summery dry days (ie temp 15 deg C) you will see me walking
often
minus stick and in tee-shirts and shorts.


Will, wouldn't it be easier to go by car? ;-) :-)

Victor