"Will" wrote
When I go walking any distance I also take compass,
survival bag, spare warm clothing, whistle, map, phone etc etc .

I think we would allow you a GPS nowadays, or is that too "wimpish"?

I have this wonderful picture the dog's low C of G. (Is it a dachshund?)
And of course, the windspeed would be that little be lower so close to the
ground.

Jack