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Important Safety
Advice
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Please read
the following essential safety advice |
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- Carry a rucksack with waterproof jacket and trousers, spare warm clothing,
food, water, torch, whistle, compass and map
- Wear appropriate strong footwear with an ankle support
- Check the weather forecast and turn back if necessary
- Be aware of the deer shooting season
- Let someone know where you are going, your route and expected time of return
- Be aware that there is no Mountain Rescue service on the Isle of Mull and
cell phone service is poor
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Scottish Outdoor Access Code |
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The outdoors is where land managers make a
living. It is the home of Scotland’s diverse wildlife and is enjoyed by the
many people who live there and visit it. You can exercise access rights
responsibly if you:
- Take responsibility for your own actions
- Respect people’s privacy and peace of
mind. When close to a house or garden, keep a sensible distance from the
house, use a path or track if there is one, and take extra care at night
- Help land managers and others to work
safely and effectively . Do not hinder land management operations and
follow advice from land managers. Respect requests for reasonable
limitations on when and where you can go
- Care for your environment. Do not
disturb wildlife, leave the environment as you find it and follow a path
or track if there is one
- Keep your dog under proper control. Do
not take it through fields of calves and lambs, and dispose of dog dirt
- Take extra care if you are organising an
event or running a business and ask the land owner’s advice
To download the full Scottish Outdoor Access Code
click here
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Deer Tick Safety |
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Ticks live in grass and shrubs and attach
themselves to a suitable host as it passes by. They are small and can be
hard to see, immature ones are the size of a poppy seed. On a very rare
occasion that you do get a Tick bite, you should read the following advice
on how to remove it from your skin.
A bite is rarely painful, but if you find a feeding tick, use some
fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the head of the tick close to the skin.
Firmly, and steadily, pull the tick straight out of the skin. DO NOT TWIST
or ROCK IT SIDE TO SIDE while removing it.
Any matter left in can cause infection. However, the most serious danger is
that certain types of tick transmit Lyme disease. This is rare but if you've
been bitten, watch for a circular rash spreading outwards then consult your
GP.
Wash your hands and the area you removed the tick from with some soap and
water. If possible, swab the area with some alcohol just to give it a final
cleaning.
When walking through wooded areas, you should wear long sleeved shirts and
long trousers. Spray insect repellent on any exposed skin and clothing if
possible as added protection.
After being out and about you should check behind your ears, your neck,
under your arms, behind your legs and around the groin area.
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