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"Rather embarrassed" wild camper sparks two-hour rescue operation after forgetting where he pitched his tent
By Cat Ellis published
The 19-year-old went for a walk at dusk and couldn't find his tent afterwards

What is a Wainwright? A quick guide to the famous Lake District fells
By Julia Clarke last updated
What is a Wainwright? We explain this ubiquitous term in English hillwalking, and offer some advice for your fell bagging exploits

Zip wire proposal rejected in Lake District for fear of attracting wrong 'type of audience'
By Alex Foxfield published
Committee votes to reject the plans for an underground zip wire after plans are slammed by international heritage body

The UK National Three Peaks Challenge, but better: an alternative approach to the classic undertaking
By Alex Foxfield published
Advnture contributor Alex Foxfield takes on the classic UK National Three Peaks Challenge but decides to spice it up a little…

How I fell in love with hiking: a wintry ascent of Great End
By Alex Foxfield published
Advnture contributor Alex Foxfield remembers a snowy adventure in the English Lake District that had him falling in love with hiking

My Favourite Hike: Mosedale Horseshoe in the Lake District
By Pat Kinsella last updated
Advnture consulting editor Pat Kinsella explains why this memorable set of peaks is worth telling stories about

My Favourite Hike: a wild swimming walk to Tongue Pot in the Lake District
By Sian Lewis published
A beautiful journey into wild Upper Eskdale to discover a magical wild swimming spot on the River Esk

inov-8 VentureLite Jacket Men’s: a superb waterproof for fast-paced hiking
By Alex Foxfield published
inov-8’s hiking jacket debut is a success, with a quality, lightweight waterproof that’s fit for the fells and mountains

UK National Park bosses consider car ban
By Julia Clarke published
Officials from the UK’s Lake and Peak District National Parks are weighing a ban on tourist cars from next summer in efforts to manage congestion and pollution

Kendal Mountain Festival draws over 200 speakers from the outdoors industry
By Julia Clarke published
The Kendal Mountain Festival returns to the UK’s Lake District, bringing pioneers of the outdoors together from across the globe to Cumbria for a weekend of speakers, screenings and clinics
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