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Lake District

Scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge

November 15, 2023 by Elizabeth

A scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge, voted one of the most popular walks in the Lake District, England. Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: OL5 Helvellyn Helvellyn is a mountain in the Lake District. At 3,117 feet (950 metres), it is the third largest peak in …

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Tarn Hows, Lake District

The National Trust: Tarn Hows

January 10, 2016 by Elizabeth

Tarn Hows is a small mountain lake in the heart of the Lake District. There is a very well-maintained 1.5-mile path around the perimeter of the tarn, and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Lake District. While listening to BBC Radio 2 over my morning cup(s) of coffee I am …

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Grizedale - camping in the Lake District

To the Trees: Grizedale Forest Park Adventures in the Lake District

November 29, 2015 by Elizabeth

I might have said this a few times, but there are very few trees in Shetland. We live on a wind-swept, saltwater-battered rock in the middle of the North Sea. There are a few little groups of trees here and there and one deciduous area which gives a tiny taste of what it feels like …

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“Never underestimate the power of your own story. Life may have taken unexpected turns, but it’s never too late to weave new threads of adventure into your tapestry. Keep spinning those yarns, my friend.

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