A useful starting point
Look for details that still help and phrases that are too vague to use. A note such as “good spot” says less than a description of the permitted path and the conditions observed. Clarify the record while acknowledging gaps. Check current information again before a return trip; an old note is not current permission.
Try this sequence
- Read the record without looking at the photos
- Replace vague phrases with supported details
- Keep missing information clearly marked
- Check current access and rules anew
A small worked example
An old entry might say only that the walk was easy. Add any supported detail you recorded elsewhere, such as the established route used. Do not fill the gap from imagination. On the next visit, ask the access question again using current information.
What to keep in your notes
Give the record a date and a recognisable title. Revisit it when planning, but check all time-sensitive information again through the appropriate current source. Your previous experience belongs in the notebook alongside those checks, rather than replacing them.