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Kinder Scout Walks – Expert Route Guides

August 23, 2024
6 min read

Kinder Scout – discover 15 great routes up this iconic Peak District mountain. Meet Sarah Lister, author of this must have guide to Kinder Scout.

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Lake District Paddle Boarding: 15 great spots to launch

August 13, 2024
13 min read

Lake District Paddle Boarding – Where to launch a paddle board in the lake district. Expert paddler Jo Moseley shares 20 great spots to launch a paddle board in the Lake District

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Tour of Britain Cycling Challenges

June 5, 2024
4 min read

Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women is in June. OS and British Cycling have picked out four Mountain climbs for you and your friends to challenge yourselves.

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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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Bob Graham Round

March 13, 2023
7 min read

The Bob Graham Round is an iconic sub-24-hour fell challenge which traverses much of the Lake District. OS Champion Alex Staniforth shares his experience of the Round and why this epic Lakeland route makes such a memorable run or walk.

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Best autumn walks in the Lake District

October 27, 2022
9 min read

Autumn in the Lake District is a feast for the eyes. An array of reds, yellows and oranges span the horizon and cover the ground. Here are some of the best autumn walks to be enjoyed in the Lake District this season.

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The scots origins of place names in britain

November 7, 2019
25 min read

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