WalkLakes Blog
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02/04/18
• Walking the High Fells
There is still snow on the high fells like Helvellyn and Scafell Pike with more forecast. These are not conditions for inexperienced walkers.
With April upon us and the Easter weekend coming to a close you might think that by now the high fells like Helvellyn and Scafell Pike were good places to walk up for a strenuous outing. This year however things are a bit different as we still have snow on the tops with more heavy snow forecast to fall today. read more ... |
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08/02/18
• Wild Camping in the Lake District
We had an email today from someone asking us about wild camping in the Lake District and whether it was legal. It's an interesting question.
We had an email today from someone asking us about wild camping in the Lake District and whether it was legal. It's an interesting question. read more ... |
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31/01/18
• Britain's Favourite Walks: Top 100
Last night Julia Bradbury and Ore Oduba presented a show "Britain's Favourite Walks: Top 100" on ITV. Walks in the Lake District took five of the top ten slots including number 1.
Last night Julia Bradbury and Ore Oduba presented a show Britain's Favourite Walks: Top 100 on ITV showcasing walks voted for by more than 8,000 walking enthusiasts. read more ... |
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10/01/18
• Winter Walking in the Fells
At the risk of appearing to be harping on about winter conditions we've just read about another rescue which highlighted the value of the LDNP fell top report.
At the risk of appearing to be harping on about winter conditions (see our last post) we've just read a report of another rescue from the high fells, this one on Helvellyn where Patterdale MRT were out until well into the night rescuing two walkers from Striding Edge. read more ... |
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31/12/17
• Our Walks in 3-D
You can now view any of our walks in 3-D on your screen without any additional software needing to be installed.
Our labours on viewing maps in 3-D have now born fruit and one product of this is that just in time for the new year you can now view any of our walks in 3-D on your screen, be it a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. read more ... |
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07/11/17
• Winter - Time to check your gear
Time to wash, proof and otherwise prepare your existing winter gear; and new gear you might want to buy
With autumn upon us, the fells are going brown as flora and fauna prepare to sleep through the harshness of winter. This is a great time to be out on the fells, there's a quiet solitude awaiting those who do. Especially away from the popular areas you may go all day without seeing anyone else. read more ... |
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.