 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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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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Written by Peter Burgess
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 |
 The Outdoors Show to join forces with Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show In January 2011, the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show will be joined by the Outdoors Show for four days, Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 January 2011, providing visitors with the ultimate varied and diverse day out. |
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 As a child growing up, it was always a bit of a chicken and an egg, whether it was my interest in geography that led to my love of the landscape or the other way around. Whatever it was, I always had an interest in how the landscape was formed and at school, like so many others, it was geomorphology that led to an increased understanding of the world around me. From those school years learning about the diffluence col at Blea Tarn or the Chapel Stile Rock Barrier and its importance in the formation of Elterwater, there has been a massive void in the guidebook market. Now this niche has been filled by Peter Wilson's excellent new book called 'Lake District Mountain Landforms'. |
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 Having a brand is the new buzz word and I am afraid that AW has become a brand. Sadly, and I am sure he would hate this, when people mention AW in fellwalking circles, their ears prick up. Of course AW is to be admired, but when people start to abuse this name many years after his death I begin to feel that they might just have lost the plot. Although for anyone unfamiliar to AW, this book might be useful, however to most of us I think that investment in a very large barge pole will be the order. I don't want to slate the company that saved the Wainwright guides but come on Frances Lincoln, let's have some originality if you are going to use the great fellwalker's name to sell a book! |
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