Prevention, removal, and what to do after a bite
A warm day.
Long grass.
A group enjoying the hills.
And somewhere on that hillside — something the size of a poppy seed waiting for a lift.
Ticks are a routine part of the UK countryside. Most bites cause nothing more than mild irritation. But occasionally they transmit infections such as Lyme disease.
For outdoor leaders, instructors and regular hill-goers, understanding ticks isn’t about fear.
It’s about awareness, prevention and sensible decision-making.
