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Dodging floods on a Derwent Water circular walk

Dodging floods on a Derwent Water circular walk

April 8, 2024
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Derwent Water is one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District, but at the time I went I had to carefully plan a route to avoid recent flood damage.

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A coastal loop of Ulverston with stunning views

April 8, 2024
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This walk has a little of everything, from country lanes, beautiful views across Morecambe Bay, and a gradual climb to Brigg Common for a 360 degree view of the sea and the Lake District.

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A High Raise round from Grasmere route on map

A High Raise round from Grasmere

April 8, 2024
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A walk from Grasmere up to the High Raise summit and trig pillar, the highest point in the Central Fells with commanding views of the whole Lake District.

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13 Valleys Ultra

October 17, 2023
14 min read

The 13 Valleys Ultra takes in an unmissable route spanning all 13 valleys of the Lake District National Park. Discover this challenging route which can be enjoyed all year round or in smaller sections for a leisurely walk.

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Frog Graham Round

October 16, 2023
8 min read

The Frog Graham is a swim-run challenge involving over 40 miles of running over Lake District fells and swimming two miles across Bassenthwaite Lake, Crummock Water, Buttermere and Derwentwater. OS Champion Alex Staniforth tells us about the route and his experience of the Frog Graham Round.

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Car-free Peaks in the Peak District

April 8, 2022
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Public transport accessible walk taking in two peaks – Lose Hill and Mam Tor. Sweeping views, ig, rocks for fun photos, possible pooh sticks and the option to descend to Edale village for refreshments. With well-marked paths and mostly steady grades this walk shows off the best of the area. Public transport available at both ends, or park in Hope and retrace your steps from the Mam Tor summit.

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The Scots origins of place names in Britain

November 7, 2019
26 min read

Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scots source words with this extensive list of terms, complete with pronunciation.

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5 Howgill Fells Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

July 4, 2019
5 min read

Explore the Howgill Fells with #GetOutside Champion James Forrest

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Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale from Hartington

September 11, 2018
4 min read

Dovedale is a honey pot for the Peak District and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. This 10km circular walk gives you all the pleasures of upper Dovedale, starting and ending in the charming Peak District village of Hartington but without the crowds of Dovedale.