Uncool Britannia? How Britain might feel with the court of Sir Keir
Past big Labour wins have caused seismic cultural shifts but the unflashy stance of our new leader is described as ‘less Camelot – more Center Parcs’
June 2024
How I conquered the Isle of Man’s summit trails
With huge views taking in four countries – on a good day – the Isle of Man’s fells and peaks offer walkers a true sense of untapped adventure
May 2024
An alternative guide to the Lakes: how to escape Cumbria’s twee side
Avoid the tourist hotspots of the Lake District and you’ll discover a more authentic side to the area with artists, microbreweries and community pubs
Glamping on the go: a wild ride through Cumbria in a camper truck
TV presenter and naturalist Steve Backshall finds a camper truck the ideal way to give children an outdoors experience in untamed parts of northern England
Country diary
Country diary 1974: a new staircase to the heights
13 May 1974: Not mentioned in any guide book, this natural route to the summit seems to have been missed by all but the ravens
April 2024
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Country diary 1949: swans at risk of lead poisoning
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Country diary 1974: a perfect walk around the Kentmere skyline
February 2024
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Country diary 1974: the fell path is a gouged-out watercourse
25 February 1974: There is so much water that the only way is to squelch straight ahead and feel it strike cold even through thick leather
January 2024
O’er vales and hills in a wheelchair: a new accessible trail in the Lake District
The Miles Without Stiles initiative has opened up the fells and lakes to people with limited mobility. Our writer helps his friend try out a bracing route at Windermere
December 2023
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Country diary 1973: footholes in the snow disappear into swirling mists
24 December 1973: Creeping up the side of the mountain like a ladder, they were precise and just where I would have placed them
Car-free UK
Hilly horizons and shooting stars: a car-free adventure across Coniston and south Cumbria
Boats, trains and buses lead to a hauntingly beautiful side of the Lake District, bursting with wildlife, culture and relics of the past. While dark-sky canoeing makes for a magical night
Parts of Lake District hit by heavy snow – video
Cumbria police declared a 'major weather incident' after heavy snow hit the Lake District on Saturday, leaving 7,000 homes and businesses without power and hundreds of motorists stranded
November 2023
Kendal Mountain Festival 2023 celebrates adventure for all
The ultimate haute cuisine: outdoor cooking on the Lake District’s fells
October 2023
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Country diary 1948: the majestic sight of a whooper swan flypast
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Country diary 1973: Wild animals tolerate each other if left to themselves
August 2023
Car-free UK
A car-free jaunt to the Lake District to hike a stretch of the coast-to-coast trail
My Lake District adventure: a climb, a walk and a swim
July 2023
How to enjoy an outdoor adventure – in the Lake District and beyond
With festivals, clubs and courses galore it’s a great time to try your hand at an open-air activity or sport – from rock climbing to canoeing or birdwatching
May 2023
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Country diary 1973: Few find their way into this mountain sanctuary
28 May 1973: Flanked by shadowed crags and with the valley floor flooded with evening sunlight, Deepdale was alive with the cries of animals and the murmuring of water
