Paul is a co-founder of WalkLakes. His parents were cub and scout leaders so he's been hiking since he could walk. Having a mathematical mind maps hold a particular fascination for him and as well as developing this site he wrote our mapping application. He's also a keen photographer and has now deserted his SLR for a Sony α7II compact system camera and an ever increasing collection of lenses.
- Yet Another Release of Mapping
We've just put online a new release of our map tiles. This release also includes a number of changes, some resulting in feedback from users after our last release (and the blog post includes a rather cool slider to let you view the changes side by side).
- New Release of our Map Tiles
We've just put online a new release of the map tiles we use on our site and in our GPX mapping app and it has some significant changes.
- Welcome to our new Web Site
We have just moved our web site to a shiny new server. This server is a
lot faster so it should mean that we can serve you pages more quickly
and also cope with the ever increasing volume number of visitors to our
site.
- Blencathra Trig Detector Ring Returns
The trig detector ring on Blencathra was stolen but it's now been replaced, funded by an appeal.
- Dogs and the Lambing Season
The National park are urging dog owners to keep pets under close control as lambing season nears, and to clear up after them.
- Got an old GPS? It might stop working on 6th April
Older satnavs and such devices won't be able to use America's Global Positioning System properly after 6th April unless they've been suitably updated or designed to handle a looming epoch rollover.
- The Fell Top Assessors are Back
Decembers sees the start of the Lake District fell top assessors scheme.
- Glover Landscape Review
The Government's independent review of England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty is taking place now and your views are welcomed.
- Blencathra Trig Detector Ring Appeal
The trig detector ring on Blencathra was been stolen. An appeal aims to replace it.
- Can you remember the first shooting star you saw?
A guest post from Rachel Damms, Fundraising Officer with the Friends of the Lake District.
WalkLakes recognises that hill walking, or walking in the mountains, is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death.
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.