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Final link set to join 3 counties cave system after 40 years

You wouldn't know it as you walked the western fells of the Yorkshire Dales, but beneath your feet a 40 year quest is finally coming to an end. A long awaited breakthrough in the next few months should finally link a cave system that runs under parts of North Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. Already known in caving circles as "Three Counties" the final link will join Notts Pot and Lost Johns Cave to join Lancashire and Yorkshire.

BMC respond to possible Roaches sale Following the news last week that Peak District National Park Authority is considering the sale of the Roaches Estate, the British Mountaineering Council has issued a response

North Wales rescue teams set to match record callout levels New figures from Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue show that callouts are set to match, or even exceed, last year's record levels.

Farmers warn of increase in ticks as sheep stocks decline Scotland's farmers are warning of increased levels of harmful ticks as the decline in the sheep industry bites.

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It doesn't matter whether you're just starting out or been in the game for years, you can't avoid the fact that there's an overwhelming array of kit for the outdoor enthusiast to choose from and it's a hard job sifting through them all for the perfect solution. Starting out the usual constraints are cost and as your experience grows it becomes a balance between performance and cost - but even then there's catalogues of similarly matched products all vying for your money. Over the years we've built up a list of products that we call our "A List": the defining product in its class that offers the best value for money without compromising on performance

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Rab Ridge Raider - Tested and Reviewed
Ideal for the fast moving hill walker wanting a late pitch and early start, the Rab Ridge Raider combines the best protective features of traditional bivvies with the luxury of extra headroom for more prolonged use and additional storage space in the porch. At nearly a kilo its more suited to planned use than as an emergency shelter with a permanent place in the pack, but for high level overnight stops where there's restricted pitch space there's nothing better.

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The British talk about weather so much because it's always changing and throwing in the unpredictable, and there's nowhere it matters more than the great outdoors. If we're planning a trip we tend to rely on the Mountain Weather Information Service and Metcheck's mountain Forecasts for up to the minute forecasts. In winter the Scottish Avalanche Information Service is an essential stop if you're heading for the Cairngorms or Lochaber, whilst the Midge Forecast is almost as necessary for summer visits.

Lakeland brewery links walks with pubs for multi-day routes

Dave Mycroft

Published on 01-07-10 10:24 AM

One of the greatest pleasures in life is to relax after a long day in the fells with a beer in a Lake District pub, and ...

Inside the 1996 Everest Disaster - a Doctor's view

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Published on 29-06-10 09:20 AM

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John Muir Trust press for new wild land legislation

Dave Mycroft

Published on 28-06-10 10:43 AM

Leading conservation charity the John Muir Trust is calling for a total rethink on how to protect the UK's remaining wilderness ...

A Guide to – Scrambling

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Scrambling is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities at the moment. A scramble is that indefinable grey area between ...

ViewRanger on the iPhone - First impressions and field test

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Wild Camping - Starting out

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Walks around Britain release Mam Tor walk video

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Walks Around Britain have returned to the Peak District with their latest YouTube release, featuring a walk along the Mam ...

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is there any way to get gps navigation on your computer. I am traveling to NC and i was taking my laptop. I dont want to purchase a gps system. I was

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Altobelli 03-09-10 06:19 AM

Now that most mobiles have integrated GPS receivers the digital mapping companies are all jumping on board. Memory Map and Anquet have supported the Windows

Dave Mycroft 02-09-10 12:23 PM

Hi Jacob and welcome

Dave Mycroft 02-09-10 12:18 PM

Hi Paul, and welcome. Not sure about the running (but it has been known at last orders lol). Now the bank holiday's out of the way I hope to start spending

Dave Mycroft 02-09-10 12:15 PM

this is good place to discuss thanks for giving such time

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Final link set to join 3 counties cave system after 40 years

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The A List - Kit that just does the job

Wild Camping - The Law in the UK

Trekking - an introduction

Lakeland brewery links walks with pubs for multi-day routes

Inside the 1996 Everest Disaster - a Doctor's view

John Muir Trust press for new wild land legislation

A Guide to – Scrambling

ViewRanger on the iPhone - First impressions and field test

Wild Camping - Starting out

Walks around Britain release Mam Tor walk video

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