WalkLakes Blog
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02/12/19
• 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.
Last Friday saw the start of the 2019 winter season for the National Park's Fell Top Assessor, and their newest recruit Wes Hunter, joined colleagues Jon Bennett and Zac Poulton as they kicked off their daily ascent of Helvellyn to bring the popular 'boots on the ground' reports for outdoor enthusiasts. read more ... |
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30/10/19
• Winter - Be Prepared
With snow already on Helvellyn it's time to wash, proof and otherwise prepare your existing winter gear; and think about replacements, or new gear you might want to buy.
Winter is a wonderful time to be on the fells. Quieter than the busy summer months, you can find yourself alone on even the most popular fells during the week. There's nothing quite like an early start on a crisp frosty morning to make the most of the short daylight hours. read more ... |
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11/10/19
• 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.
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 (LDNPA) over its decision to resurface the path. read more ... |
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09/10/19
• 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?
The Friends of the Lake District have a variety of volunteering opportunities at their Buttermere Fell Care Day on Friday, 8th November and now's the time to get yourself signed up for the activity that appeals to you. read more ... |
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02/10/19
• Buttermere Bridge Reopens
Buttermere Dubbs Bridge had been closed for a number of years following damage. It has now been re-opened.
One of the Lake District's most popular walking routes has reopened thanks to a generous donation by a Friends of the Lake District member and the hard work of the Lake District National Park Authority. read more ... |
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25/09/19
• '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.
At the beginning of the 20th century, a group of visionary conservationists recognised that the fragile beauty of the spectacular Lake District landscape, which had been the inspiration for poets and artists down the centuries, was under threat from the conflict between 'use and delight'. read more ... |
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