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  • 15 - Ingleborough and Whernside from Great Knoutberry Hill - Knoutberry-1300600

    18th September 2025

    Blea Moor and Great Knoutberry Hill: route guide

    Ian Battersby sees what’s on offer from England’s highest mainline station.

    by Ian Battersby

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  • Last sun at Nine Standards Rigg. Credit: Ian Battersby

    9th January 2025

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    Ian Battersby uncovers treasures hiding in the shadow of nine mysterious cairns. Explore and treat yourself to a pint afterwards.

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    Ian Battersby finds gold on Rhinog Fawr – but not by chasing Roman ghosts.

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    7th July 2023

    Hike Esha Ness, Shetland Islands: route guide

    Ian Battersby wonders at a ferocious past and present on a calmer day along the Atlantic coast of Shetland on Esha Ness.

    by Ian Battersby

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