WalkLakes Blog
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09/07/25
• Avoiding needing help
We've been struck by some reports from Wasdale MRT about recent rescues they've undertaken. We have some thoughts.
We were reading, as we do, the most recent reports from the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team and there's a pattern in recent reports around Scafell Pike. read more ... |
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18/05/25
• Morecambe Bay Walk 2025
On Saturday, 16th August you can join the Friends of the Lake District on this unique sponsored walk across the tidal sands of Morecambe Bay to raise money to protect Lake District landscapes.
On Saturday, 16th August you can join the Friends of the Lake District on this unique sponsored walk across the tidal sands of Morecambe Bay to raise money to protect Lake District landscapes. read more ... |
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28/04/25
• It's Tick Time Again
It's the spring so the ticks are out again looking for a meal off you or your dog. We've already found two on ours.
It's the spring so the ticks are out again looking for a meal off you or your dog. Ticks are small, spider-like creatures that feed on the blood of animals, including people. The size of a tick varies, depending on the stage of its life cycle, gender, species and whether it has fed recently. Nymphs are about the size of a poppy seed, while adult ticks look more like tiny spiders. read more ... |
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17/04/25
• Think Before You Park
Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the area's scenic beauty spots -particularly around Stonethwaite and Wasdale - to park responsibly and with consideration for others.
Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the area's scenic beauty spots -particularly around Stonethwaite and Wasdale - to park responsibly and with consideration for others. read more ... |
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12/01/25
• Gauging Stations Update
We've been doing some work on the "water levels" overlay in our mapping app.
We have a "water levels" overlay in our GPS mapping app which shows you where various gauging stations, which record the water level in rivers, streams, and lakes, are located across Great Britain and lets you check the latest figures. This can be useful when planning walks, especially where you're going to have to cross a ford. read more ... |
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03/01/25
• Hills Database Updated
We've just imported the latest version, 18.2, of the Database of British and Irish hills.
We've just imported the latest version of the Database of British and Irish hills. We were previously on version 18.0 and we're now on 18.2 which was released on 19th December. read more ... |
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.