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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTake the right kit, warm and waterproof clothing, a map, compass and good navigation skills are essential, and in addition to the standard equipment for country walks, you should also carry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A survival bag: a heavy-duty bag for body insulation in an emergency,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A torch and spare batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A Whistle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Additional warm clothing, including a hat and gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- High-energy rations such as mint cake, chocolate, dried fruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A first-aid kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you are likely to meet snow or ice you should wear a pair of heavy-
duty winter walking boots that are compatible with crampons. Also you should carry and know how to use an ice axe. You need to know how to use axes and crampons properly, in the hands of a novice they can cause rather than prevent accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a real emergency occurs, the international distress signal is a group of six loud blasts of a whistle, to be repeated at one-minute intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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IF YOU NEED MOUNTAIN RESCUE DIAL 999 OR 112 ASK FOR POLICE THEN MOUNTAIN RESCUE. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Walking in the Western Beacons should present no serious problems even for the novice hill walker provided you follow a few simple rules. Don\u2019t take unnecessary risks by tackling overly long or difficult routes, know where you are going, carry a map and compass and have the ability to use them plus always carry a … <\/p>\n