17/04/2026
🌿 TICK SEASON IS HERE – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 🕷️
With warmer weather comes more time outdoors… and ticks quietly waiting to latch on.
They’re tiny, easy to miss, and not something to ignore.
⚠️ What’s the risk?
Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, which can lead to fatigue, joint pain, and in some cases longer-term health issues if not caught early.
🐑 Where are they found?
Long grass & bracken
Woodland trails
Moorland (Peak District included)
Areas with sheep, deer, or livestock
They don’t jump or fly… they wait on vegetation and latch on as you pass.
🧍 How do they get on you?
Brushing against grass or bushes
Sitting on the ground
Walking through overgrown paths
Once on you, they move to warm areas:
Behind knees
Armpits
Waistline
Neck/scalp
🔍 Check yourself after every walk
Legs, waist, underarms
Behind knees
Neck & hairline
Check pets too
Early removal = lower risk.
🛠️ How to remove a tick (correct method)
Use fine tweezers or a proper tick remover
Grip close to the skin
Pull slowly and steadily upwards
👉 Important:
Do NOT twist with tweezers
Only twist if using a tool specifically designed for it (e.g. tick twister)
Clean the area afterwards
🚫 Don’t use:
Vaseline
Burning
Nail polish
(Tempting, but makes things worse)
🚨 Signs to watch for
Sometimes ticks are so small you won’t notice them at all.
Keep an eye out for:
A red expanding rash (often a “bullseye” shape)
Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, aches)
Unusual joint pain
If you notice these, get checked — early treatment matters.
⚠️ Real experience
A few years back, my wife had a tick bite we didn’t even see at the time.
The first sign was the classic bullseye rash.
She ended up needing hospital treatment as a precaution for Lyme disease.
So this isn’t scare tactics — it’s very real, and very easy to miss.
🚶♂️ Prevention tips
Stick to clear paths where possible
Wear long trousers
Consider insect repellent
Light clothing helps spot them
Check yourself after every walk
🌄 Final thought
Ticks are part of the countryside — not a reason to avoid it.
Just be aware, check yourself, and deal with them properly.
Because let’s be honest… we’re not letting something the size of a poppy seed ruin a good day in the Peaks.