20th October 2022
The 7 best dog-friendly walks in the Lake District
Bimbles are better with Man's Best Friend. The Great Outdoors guides you through some of the best dog-friendly walks in the Lake District.
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7th July 2022
Plan the perfect Lake District adventure with our new-look August issue
From gourmet mountain grub in the Lake District to backpacking in the north of Scotland, our new-look August issue is packed with inspiration.
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2nd December 2020
Q&A: Fell Top Assessor Zac Poulton
The Great Outdoors speaks to Zac Poulton of the Lake District National Park Authority’s fell top assessors team about what it’s like to have ‘the best job in the world’ – and how hillwalkers can…
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1st October 2020
Rocketing up: are jet packs the future of mountain rescue?
In a recent test flight in the Lake District, a pilot wearing an Iron Man-style jet suit reached a simulated casualty high in the hills. But will mountain rescuers really be swapping boots for rockets in…
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31st August 2020
Top 10 Wainwright fells
From the sublime to the mysterious, TGO‘s contributors share their favourite Wainwright fells.
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25th October 2019
Britain’s Mountain Black Spots
Where are you statistically most likely to have an accident in the British hills and mountains? Sarah Stirling talks to Mountain Rescue teams in Scotland, Wales and the Lake District to find out which accident ‘black spots’ they repeatedly return to – and why…
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14th August 2019
Winter mountaineer wanted for Helvellyn “dream job”
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’ –…
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30th July 2019
Lake District National Park Authority Urges People to Reduce their Environmental Impact this Summer
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…
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29th March 2019
Fundraising festival goers explore the Riverlands with Max, Paddy and Harry
The Lake District’s own celebrity spaniels Max, Paddy and Harry have met fundraisers who will be taking part in events at this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival to support the National Trust’s new Riverlands project. Gillian…
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29th March 2019
Lake District volunteers lead the way this spring
A team of more than 70 dedicated volunteers are all set to inspire more than 2,000 people this year with their passion for the Lake District World Heritage site through a varied selection of walks.…
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7th November 2018
Honister Slate Mine zip wire approved in the Lake District despite concerns
The Lake District National Park Authority's development control committee have granted permission for a 1km-long zip wire in the Lake District, subject to conditions being agreed.
