I seem to read here we are agreeing.
The difference comes in the interpretation of our statements.
I have been known in the past as a head less chicken but I am still here to absorb more P**s taking.
Nav skills include getting lost, but not panicking, and being able to determine where you are lost to either get back on track or get down safely.
Wether this experience is from running on the fells or from mountaineering makes no difference.
The level of ability does.
Agreed, on the Skyline, turn right at anytime and drop into Edale (presuming you are still on the route), there is not the same dangers as some more mountainous regions so the level of skill could be lower but still needs to be adequate for the conditions that may be encountered.