 Here are the most recent news pages to find the latest and most up-to-date information about the Lake District and Cumbria via the BBC live feed, the current issues and discussions within the OFC itself as well as the most recent developments explored in detail which directly affect our members. Come back regularly to stay au fait with all things Lakeland. As always the content will be very much related to fellwalking.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Monday, 27 February 2012 |
 Driving along the A13 recently, I noticed familiar mountain names emblazened on the side of a car. On return home I was keen to discover the amazing project being advertised by the vehicle and the equally incredible expedition being undertaken by a group of scuba divers in order to raise funds for Help for Heroes. Find out more about this expedition from Shane Farnham and then why not consider their worthy cause in support of 'Help for Heroes'. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 06 December 2011 |
 The continued good fortune of being in Cumbria along with good weather, continued again on this outing, as a few OFC again gathered in Coniston. My intentions were not to stay in Coniston, but with £100 to give to Coniston MRT it seemed logical to overnight in Coniston for two nights in order to make the best of my time. Robbie K had already contacted me to say he would join me and Lorraine also hinted at a walk out. However, as with all things, matters can change but I was mighty pleased when those who said they would walk did so. Along with myself, Robbie, Lorraine and even Steven P joined me on the long ascent of the Walna Scar Road from the village. It really was a magic morning! |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Sunday, 27 November 2011 |
 This year I planned to be in Coniston over the Remembrance weekend. Great Gable, for many years my object of ascent on this iconic Sunday seemed a distant peak and so for practical purposes I set my sights on the summit of Great Carrs where I had visited the Halifax memorial on occasions before. With hindsight it turned out I was glad to ascend the mountain this day with four fellow OFc members, for although Great Gable was again graced by a large throng for the FRCC service, the top of Great Carrs saw but 9 to remember 8 brave men of the Canadian Royal Air Force who died there in October 1944. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Sunday, 23 October 2011 |
 Since at least the OFC web launch on Ivinghoe Beacon in 2007, there has been a call for an 'official' OFC meet well south of 54 degrees north! Thankfully, it was long time OFC member Jill Batchelor who stepped into the breach to fulfill a long called for outing with a great walk starting out from Aldbury in Hertfordshire and taking in Ivinghoe Beacon on the Ridgeway National Trail and an ascent of the Bridgewater Monument. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Friday, 01 April 2011 |
 This is a short article to announce the launch of a new map of the English Lake District. Designed and produced by Peter Burgess, the new and unique map is a cunning blend of the iconic London tube map of Harry Beck and the master of fellwalking, Alfred Wainwright. To learn more about the map and to access the website to order your very own copy then read on..... |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Thursday, 31 March 2011 |
 Ever fancied going out for a walk with Sir Chris Bonington? Well thankfully, you won't have to ascend Everest or some other 8000 metre peak, but rather the completion of the Grisedale horseshoe which according to Chris himself is, " better than Everest with some of the most lovely views you will get anywhere in the world". |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Friday, 11 June 2010 |
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 For those of you who hated the World Cup in South Africa, it did at least give the BBC the chance to produce some mountain related programming. On a 2004 visit to the Republic of South Africa I jumped from my seat when a colleague told me she could see the Dragons' Mountain from the starboard side of the plane. That view from 30000' was my first glimpse of those legendary mountains and it immediately cast a spell on me. Thankfully the spell metemorphosed into a rewarding visit at the end of the trip. This article contains links to three films, two from the BBC and one from my own archive vaults. I hope the Drakesnberg casts the same spell on you as it did on me.
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 |
 England Cricket Old Boys, Warren Hegg and Mike Watkinson swapped their spikes for sturdy walking boots earlier in May 2010 to take part in the Thwaites Wainwright ‘Worth Walking for Competition’. |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Monday, 26 April 2010 |
 Villages of golden stone and the gentle roll of the landscape are what makes the Cotswolds famous. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Cotswolds Way. Mark Richards of the OFC, who wrote the very first guide to the Cotswold Way, speaks to Julia Bradbury in this week's Countryfile (25th April 2010). They walk together from Broadway Tower to Cleeve Common and discuss a little about Alfred Wainwright's influence along the way. |
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Written by Hannah Bryce
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 |
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 The long established family brewer Daniel Thwaites, is hosting a golden competition to get people walking. In conjunction with their mouth-watering ale, Thwaites Wainwright, the brewer is urging people to follow in the footsteps of the great Alfred Wainwright to get outside, explore the countryside and discover what’s on their doorstep. Read on tofind out how to get your hands on £3000!
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 When my parents moved to the Lake District, one of the first things I learnt was that their house was situated on the Dales Way. Over 18 years they've had many a walker asking for route directions and sitting on the bench near their home lapping up the scenary on their last few miles on their last day of walking into Bowness-on-Windermere. In the back of my mind, my intention has always been to walk the route and with this in mind I recently purchased a new DVD which I knew had been in production. The DVD in question is The Dales Way with Mark Richards a great new title outlining this majestic route from it's start in Ilkley all the way along its 80 miles to its terminus at Bowness on the shores of Windermere. |
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 With the advent of a recent poll examining people's favourite lakes proposed by David Dimmock, I thought it a good prompt to review an excellent book portraying charts of the English Lakes. Remarkably, despite the name, most books on our beloved district encompass the high fells and walking. However, John Wilson Parker has gone some way to correct the balance with this excellent atlas. It really is a worthy addition to the shelf... |
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"On Saturday we met up with Ann and Roger Hiley, John Paterson and Terry Gargrave for a walk up High Rigg and on Monday we met Paul Harrison on Pike O'Stickle. It was a real pleasure meeting everybody and we enjoyed every minute." Dave Leslie
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