MOUNTAIN-ACCESS IN WALES.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."]
SIR,—Being half a Welshwoman, I rejoice to say that, so far as my experience goes, there is no need at all for any special
legislation to enable tourists thoroughly to enjoy this lovely land. Nothing like the Scotch, or even the English feeling against " trespassers " has ever• come under my notice, though I have myself " trespassed " audaciously over Welsh moun- tains for twenty years. Of course, when tourists bring dogs to whom a flock of sheep proves an irresistibly novel attrac- tion, and who chase the semi-wild creatures for many miles, the farmers may be pardoned for being somewhat irritated. But if the visitor keep his pet under reasonable control (I could not wish he should leave the poor beast at home during his holiday), and if he will pay ordinary attention to the re- fastening of the tumble-down gates which he will find on his way, he may be assured he will meet nothing but civility from the Welsh farmer.—I am, Sir, &c., F. P. C.
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