Quote Originally Posted by Travs View Post
Whilst you would imagine this is the case, i've come across many locals (in a variety of UK upland areas) who appear to have barely any local knowledge of the hills...
There was a couple looking at a map at a junction when barely above the main road; a group of 6(!)who took an arduous path off piste, and a group of 4, one of whom said "Shall we ask this chap?" as I passed at well over 2 metres away. Sure, I cannot prove they were not locals, but the chances are they weren't.