Walking in the Hills, Moors and Mountains: Planning Ahead and Calling Mountain Rescue

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About Course

Hill and moorland walking is a wonderful way to stay active in later life, but the weather and ground can change quickly. This course covers planning a route within your ability, what to carry, telling someone your plans, and exactly how to call Mountain Rescue if something goes wrong.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information written from published official guidance for older people and the families who help them. It is not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed before you act.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Plan a hill or moorland walk that suits your fitness and the conditions
  • Know what to carry and why rescue can take hours
  • Call 999 and ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue, and give your location
  • Understand the emergencySMS text service and when it is used

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Planning a walk that suits you
  • What to carry
  • If something goes wrong: calling Mountain Rescue

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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