Welcome to the OFC
 The Online Fellwalking Club was founded on the 9th April 2001 at the height of the Foot and Mouth Epidemic to give fell and hillwalkers the chance to pacify their inaction during that sorry time. With the passing of the crisis the club continued to flourish. Although much of the action takes place on the Yahoo! Message Board this site will benefit strongly with input from the membership.
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 Daniel Thwaites brewery of Blackburn is celebrating taking another step in its journey with fellow Lancashire legend Alfred Wainwright by launching Wainwright in bottle and encouraging people to follow his famous walking routes. Last year the Northern Brewer marked its 200-year anniversary and Wainwright's own Centenary celebrations by launching a limited edition ale in his name, and the beer proved such a success that it has now become a long term addition to the Thwaites range. If you would like to join in the festivities, fly a Thwaites flag on your favourite mountain, take a photo and get the chance to win a crate of Wainwright ale then please read on.... |
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 On Wednesday April 30th at 7.30pm Peter Burgess attended Stanfords map and travel book store in London's Long Acre in order to watch a slide show given by famous guide book writer Kev Reynolds whose notable publications number the Tour of Mont Blanc, Bernese Alps and 100 hut walks in the Alps as examples. |
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 In the April 2008 issue of Trail I saw an article which had me amused about the latest clothing and equipment of the canine kind. The article in Trail, entitled 'Muttpacking' investigated all the latest kit that your dog could own from harnesses, packs, soft shell jackets, portable dog bowls and sleeping mats. The notion of kit for our canine companions seemed rather extreme until I discovered my brother had recently invested on behalf of his Munro bagging West Highland Terrier, Lucy. If you would like to discover more of what Lucy thinks then please do read on, it's not as crazy or barking mad as you might think!..... |
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 Many of you will have heard that Mr and Mrs No Ring, our two Osprey at Bassenthwaite, have abandoned the regular nesting platform and moved to a new site the other side of the Lake. This has caused a few difficulties for the Osprey Project team, none of which they tell me are insurmountable!
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 Following the recent launch of Mark Richards' new book Great Mountain Days in the Lake District, publishers Cicerone are contributing a proportion of the profits from this book and the soon to be re-released Lakeland Fellranger titles to the Lakeland footpath repair organisation Fix the Fells. Is this the beginning of a new trend? |
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 Angela Clarke is once again organising an OFC get together in the Peak District. Set for Saturday, 21st June 2008 it will involve some walking and more than likely some food afterwards. Interested? Then read on to find out more.
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 Mark Richards writes....'The Lakeland Pathfinder bus hit the road yesterday (last day of March 2008), Lakeslink 555 service. This comes complete with a monotone image of AW studiously scribing with his crow quill on the rear, together with his life-line along the lower side panels. For good measure Kendal Museum gets a mention (with its Wainwright exhibition) and the Mountain Rescue Council logo features, recording that this is the 75th anniversary of the foundation of this all important service in Cumbria.'
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 Woodland trails and family steamer rides, romantic lakeside and waterfall walks, energetic hikes and remote peak ascents - come join us for a week of live music, entertainment and informative guided walks to suit everyone, ranging from gentle scenic strolls to more experienced mountaineering..... |
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 Following on from her diagnosis of duodenal cancer late last year, Lorraine has written an article describing some of the ups and downs she experienced in overcoming this condition and getting herself back onto her beloved fells. |
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Help Liz and Sophie Lemal raise money for Cancer Research |
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 On 11th May 2008, Sophie and I are taking part in the Race for Life at Broughton Hall near Skipton. Sophie has run in it for the last 2 years and last year I said that if she did it again I would accompany her. The time has now come to start getting sponsors - and also the more serious part, which is for me to start training. I know it's only 3 miles but my level of fitness at the moment isn't what it should be.
So if anyone would like to sponsor us, and you will be our friends for life if you do, you can go directly to our sponsor page at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/sophielemal or email me at
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Thank you, Liz & Sophie >>> AS OF 5th MAY LIZ & SOPHIE HAVE RAISED £265 <<<
WELL DONE TO YOU BOTH - ONLY A FEW DAYS TO GO!
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 Today's walk was a hill about an hour's drive from home: Beinn Dearg in Glen Artney near Crieff.
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 Most fellwalkers leave Glenridding with their minds filled with the anticipation of Helvellyn, but today’s expedition turns face on the ancient Sticks Pass to traverse Stybarrow Dodd, backtracking via the handsome rocky summit of Sheffield Pike. At 2,420ft Sticks Pass, for all its simplicity, is the highest historic foot pass in the Lake District.
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"I'd just like to say what a great weekend it has been and thanks to everyone who made it such a great time." Liz Lemal on the Honister 2007 weekend
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