It is clearly not the responsibility of the Langdale Horseshoe RO to tell runners to turn left at a particular point in the course. Navigating with a map and compass is all part of the sport we love. It is why so many fell runners also enjoy the challenges of orienteering and mountain marathons. Further, having map-reading ability and a responsibility for one's own safety (rather than being "told" which way to go) is surely important at all times? Otherwise where does it all end up? Red and white marker tape stretching 15 miles round the entire course? The thought fills me with horror...