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21 July 2008
21:41:00
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The Vango Venture 500 tent
The Vango Venture 500 is an excellent family tent. Small enough for weekends away, but with enough room for a weeks summer holiday.
Manufactured by the established tent maker Vango, the tent is backed by the Vango lifetime guarantee.
The Vango Venture 500 tent is easy to pitch and accommodates four people in a single compartment. . . .
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15 July 2008
01:00:36
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Coleman Pro Series X3
This substantial mountain tent from Coleman's Pro Series will stand up to battering from really bad weather. The 3 man version weighs in at 5.6 kg so it is a bit heavy for backpacking, but it is ideal where a stable waterproof tent is the top priority.
The Coleman Pro Series hydrostatic head (level of waterproofing) is 5000.
The . . .
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06 May 2008
22:21:21
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Hostel review - Kings Youth Hostel, Dolgellau, Snowdonia
This North Wales hostel is ideally placed for climbing Cader Idris.
Kings yha is a really good walkers’ hostel.
Basic accommodation at a reasonable price with friendly laid back, wardens.
The setting is in idyllic woodlands a few miles from Dollgellau. In the garden is an open fireplace with seating - collect your own . . .
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12 February 2008
01:38:27
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Longstone Edge quarrying dispute goes to High Court
The long running battle over excessive qurrying in the Peak district goesto the High Court later this month.
Landowner, Bleaklow Industries Ltd, and operator MMC Midlands Ltd.are appealing against the ban on large scale limetone quarrying imposed by the Peak District National Park Authority. The quarry is near scenic Great Longstone in . . .
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02 February 2008
17:05:29
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More Peak District Movie Action
Look out when you are walking – you never know who you might bump into!
Peak District tourism will receive another major boost with the announcement that a blockbuster production of The Other Boleyn Girl filmed in the area will be released in March.
The film stars Scarlett Johansson as Mary Boleyn and Natalie Portman as her ill-f . . .
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11 December 2007
00:57:53
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Increased funding for Peak District National Park Authority
The Peak Park Authority have been given an inflation busting funding increase in the latest spending round.
The authority are charged with protecting and enhancing the landscape and encouraging bio-diversity in the Peak district. It is to be hoped that they will spend the money carefully.
A 4.2 per cent funding in 2008/09, will s . . .
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07 December 2007
21:57:36
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Bonkers article in the TGO magazine
“These days I wouldn’t be allowed to lead a party of 11-year olds along a path in Derbyshire” is a quote from an ex-teacher in an article in this months The Great Outdoors magazine.
The self-promoting article cites problems with bureaucracy and health and safety as the reasons that this chap now runs expeditions for youngsters overseas . . .
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05 December 2007
01:39:18
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Why are there two Christmas Trees on Kinder Scout?
I was walking across the Kinder Scout plateau at the weekend when i came across two Christmas trees growing wild on the moor. They are about four feet tall and are growing ten yards apart right in the middle if the Kinder plateau with no paths around.
Does anyone know why thay are there - Google offers no answer. If you know the story b . . .
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13 October 2007
12:41:10
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New powers to control the scourge of off-roaders
As of 1st October 2007, a new law (Section 72 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006) gives the authorities the power to make traffic Regulation Orders to prevent the use of 4 wheel drives and trail bikes within national parks.
Off- roaders cause damage to rights of way and disturb the peace of the countryside . . .
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19 September 2007
21:59:43
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Peak District Birds of Prey Shame
Derbyshire now has the highest rate of reported persecution of birds of prey in the UK.
The RSPB Birdcrime report highlights 12 incidents of persecution of birds of prey in Derbyshire during the last year. These included poisoning, the theft of eggs and the destruction of nests.
Numbers of buzzards, hen harriers, goshawks and per . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Peak District Wildlife Is Thriving
Conditions for wildlife in the Peak District are improving rapidly according ecology experts.
That is the conclusion of the recently published review of the Peak District Bio-diversity Action Plan.
The key points identified are:
· Improved condition of Peak District SSIs Sites of Scientific Interest
· Lapwing, curlew and . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Spring Bank Holiday Well Dressing in the Peak District 2007
May Spring Bank holiday week from 26th May onwards is a popular time for Peak district villages to show off their well dressings. This traditional craft is only found around Derbyshire and it's borders and dates back to Pagan times. Local people decorate wells and springs with elaborate pictures constructed outof local flowersand plant . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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75th Anniversary of the Mass Trespass on Kinder Scout - Updated
April 24th marks the 75th anniversary of the mass trespass on Kinder Scout, probably the most important historical event in establishing our right to roam over open countryside.
On 24th April 1932, members of the British Workers’ Sport Federation organised a Mass Trespass on Kinder Scout to express their anger and frustration at being t . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Peak District Moorland Fires - 2007 outbreaks have already started
I was on the north side of Kinder Scout last Sunday, 8th April when I saw a moorland fire break out across the Snake Pass in the Alport Valley. I managed to get a signal on the Kinder plateau and call 999.
Apparently firefighters from Chapel-en le frith, Hathersage, Bradwell, Glossop, South Yorkshire and Hathersage attendedand used port . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Peak District competitions
Struggling to find the spare cash for your next Peak District holiday? – why not try one of these
This articleis updated periodically with oppotunities to win Peak District related competitions
Pride and Prejudice was partly filmed in Derbyshire. A competition . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Wind Turbine Row at Carsington UPDATE
Derbyshire Dales District Council has extended the period for consultation indefinitely on the outragous planning application to put wind turbines on sensitive land close to the National Park.
This is a sure sign that the planning authority are fee . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Peak District Walking Festival 2007
I see that that the Peak District is to host a walking festival from April 27th – May 7th.
Now this isn’t really my thing, but I can see the benefits for beginners and those who like to walk in the company of others. Over 100 events are planned. Mostly they are guided walks, and I have to say that the list of events is impressive.
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Edale Mountain Rescue Team new base appeal.
I saw the Edale MRT out fundraising the other day to raise money for their new base in Hope. This rather set me thinking how lucky we are to have a free mountain rescue service in Britain.
I have thankfully never had to use a mountain rescue team. My friends would say this is more due to good luck than good judgement! Nonetheless, it is . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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75th Anniversary of the Mass Trespass on Kinder Scout
April marks the 75th anniversary of the mass trespass on Kinder Scout, probably the most important historical event in establishing our right to roam over open countryside.
On 24th April 1932, members of the British Workers’ Sport Federation organised a Mass Trespass on Kinder Scout to express their anger and frustration at being tu . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Turbine Trouble Blows Into Carsington - Update 25th March 2007
A planning application to erect four, 102 metre high giant wind turbines near Carsington Pastures in the Peak District has been lodged by a company called Carsington Wind Energy Ltd.
This represents a real threat to the landscape of the Peak District as early applications are likely to be the thin end of the wedge. The industrialisation . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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Café review – Outside café at Calver crossroards (on the A623)
I visited this café last Saturday morning after a five mile fell run before breakfast. As you can imagine, I was ravenous and the food didn’t disappoint.
I plumped for the full breakfast which cost £3.75. This was quite enough for me but there is a larger version for £4.75. The food was hot ,wholesome tasty and hit the mark. The sausage . . .
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30 August 2007
19:46:58
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March walk of the month now available
March's walk of the month across the magnificent Cubar and Froggatt edges is now available on our Peak District Walks page . . .
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