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26th August 2019
The preceding bridge succumbed to the 2017 floods and left a river crossing that was dangerous or even impossible in flood conditions. The new Carnach Bridge was officially opened on 23 August 2019 by Camusrory…
23rd August 2019
Our gear editor Chris Townsend is a week into a 450-mile hike along the mountainous spine of Colorado. He sent us this update from the trail. The mountains ahead looked glorious, shining in the sharp,…
14th August 2019
One of the most coveted – and challenging – roles in the British mountains is up for grabs. The Lake District national park is seeking an experienced mountaineer to become a ‘Fell Top Assessor’ –…
9th August 2019
The groundbreaking play inspired by Sheffield walking club is back for 2019 A few years ago, The Great Outdoors published an interview with Maxwell Ayamba, charismatic founder of the Sheffield-based walking club originally called 100…
8th August 2019
Over 70 walkers joined local author Colin Speakman at the weekend on a six-mile walk on the Dales Way. The walk (from the start of the Dales Way in Ilkley to Bolton Abbey in the…
1st August 2019
Live weather and conditions information is now available directly from the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). As part of the AdventureSmart initiative to provide clear information to help hill walkers and mountain users, this project…
30th July 2019
The Lake District National Park Authority is urging people to play their part in helping look after the national park this summer. As the summer holidays kick-off and increasing temperatures have people heading for the…
29th July 2019
Social media is swamped with daredevil ‘influencers’ performing risky stunts. But when scrambling and climbing guides use these tactics to market themselves, the results can be controversial – even dangerous. Hanna Lindon looks at a…
25th July 2019
The proposed extension area shares much of the geology, geomorphology, cultural history and wildlife of the adjacent Lake District. Following a request from a group of parish councils, landscape charity Friends of the Lake District…
22nd July 2019
Yorkshire Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 1 August at Aysgarth Falls National Park. Bunting will also be up at the three other National Park Centres – in Malham, Hawes and Grassington – as well…
16th July 2019
Legendary mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington CBE calls on public to help save YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant. The future of YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant in Snowdonia National Park is at risk unless a total of £2…
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