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.
- Lochaber MRT on Monday's Rescue
On Monday night Lochaber MRT had to rescue four poorly equipped people from Ben Nevis in blizzard conditions. This got a lot of attention from the public and Lochaber have now written about that. We think it deserves wider circulation.
- Why we don't use What 3 Words
We think that What Three Words is an interesting idea but the business model the company behind it is using makes it unsuitable for fell walking.
- "In Our Hands"
Commissioned in 2019 to recognise the 85th anniversary of Friends of the Lake District, "In Our Hands" is a film with a bewitching blend of poetry and superlative visual imagery.
- The Fell Top Assessors are Back
The Fell Top Assessors are back for another season bringing you daily reports on conditions in the high fells.
- Controversy over Path Restoration
The saga of the re-surfacing of the Keswick to Threlkeld railway path came to a head last night when Keswick Town Council passed a motion of no confidence in the Lake District National Park Authority over its decision to resurface the path.
- Buttermere Fell Care Day
The Friends of the Lake District have a variety of volunteering opportunities at their Buttermere Fell Care Day on Friday, 8th November. Why not get involved?
- Buttermere Bridge Reopens
Buttermere Dubbs Bridge had been closed for a number of years following damage. It has now been re-opened.
- 'In Our Hands' Premiere
To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Friends of The Lake District they have commissioned a short film. You can join them at the premiere on 25th October.
- Red Squirrel Campaign 2019
The Lake District Foundation are asking for your help in conserving the red squirrel population in the Lake District.
- Pooley Bridge Replacement
From today the road bridge at Pooley Bridge will be closed to all traffic for a couple of weeks and after that to vehicles until Spring 2020.
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.