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Explore Everest from your armchair

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LFTO News Team, 19 January 2013 00:00

Ever fancied a tour Everest but don't have the time, money or abilities to do the real thing? Fear not - even armchair explorers can now get up close and...

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Reinhold Messner - the extra photos

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Simon Ingram, 01 September 2012 00:00

The October 2012 issue of Trail magazine features the second part of the Mountain Legends series. Editor Simon Ingram travelled to Italy to speak to the incredible Reinhold Messner. You...

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Ordnance Survey Maps: the original and the best

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LFTO Features Team, 02 August 2012 14:26

Tried, trusted, never bettered – and always recommended by Trail! Attention to detail is something all map providers need to ooze, but few really nail – that is, except Ordnance...

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Trail PLUS - August Trip Reports

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LFTO Features Team, 07 July 2012 09:00

Every so often the Trail editorial team are forced to prune a few pages from the magazine. It's not that these pages aren't worth reading, but simply because there just...

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Country Walking's "Walks to do before you die"

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LFTO Features Team, 29 November 2011 08:00

Britain is jam-packed with fantastic walks but each month in Country Walking we pick out one superstar and show you why it deserves a spot on your bucket list. And...

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TRAIL 2010 GEAR GUIDE NOW ONLINE!

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Anonymous, 07 May 2010 11:06

Need help selecting kit? Want something and need to know some vital stats? Well, look no further – Trail’s 2010 Gear Guide is now online for your perusal!  Featuring verdicts...

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New Poll: Which one of these t-shirts would you most like to be seen in this summer?

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Anonymous, 12 April 2010 16:18

New Poll: Which one of these t-shirts would you most like to be seen in this summer? Which of these cotton tee-shirts would you most like to be seen in...

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New poll: How often do you get out there?

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LFTO Features Team, 25 January 2010 09:54

Most of us would love to explore the outdoors every day given the chance. But alas, commitment to work and family and restrictions of where we live make this a distant...

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Vote for your Picture of the Year

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LFTO Features Team, 13 January 2010 11:53

This should be a difficult choice. We're lucky enough to have LFTOers uploading stunning shots day after day. Regular users will be aware we hold a weekly vote to decipher which...

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Pictures of the Week - Vote for your Favourite

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LFTO Features Team, 08 January 2010 09:06

Al123's stunning picture of Snowdon from Moel Siabod takes the prize of your favourite picture on our slideshow over the past week. Congratulations to you and also to GeoffDavis for...

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Nine lake, loch and llyn walks - download them here

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LFTO Features Team, 30 December 2009 08:31

There's something aesthetically majestic and serene about lakes. They can turn a good view into a great one and can often be the highlight of a fantastic walk. So we've...

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Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite

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LFTO Features Team, 27 November 2009 09:41

Congratulations this week go to Oatcake who submitted this fantastic black and white shot of Tryfan's north ridge. We have more stunning shots from around the globe again this week....

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Five Safety Tips for fell walkers, from Outdoor Look

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LFTO Features Team, 18 November 2009 15:09

Staying safe should be of prime concern when heading to the hills this winter. Here we have five safety tips courtesy of OutdoorLook.co.uk which has released these as part of a...

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Pictures of the Week - Vote for your favourite!

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LFTO Features Team, 30 October 2009 10:50

Well done to storm7 who produced this stunning lakeside shot of Coniston Water Jetty. This picture narrowly defeated Mayaculpa's picture of Buachaille Etive Mor. Both these LFTOers have also contributed...

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Two New Polls: All About Pubs!

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LFTO Features Team, 12 October 2009 12:27

December's issue of Country Walking magazine will feature Real ale trails across the UK. And we want to know what makes a good pub and what's your favourite pub food. Both...

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Pictures of the Week - Vote for your Favourite!

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LFTO Features Team, 02 October 2009 11:18

Congratulations this week go to Fwapp for this fantastic landscape shot of From the Top of Tryfan. The picture won more than a quarter of all votes cast. This week...

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Robson answers YOUR questions about Alfred Wainwright

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LFTO Features Team, 29 September 2009 14:36

Eric Robson - friend of Wainwright and chairman of the Wainwright Society - gives us a great insight to the life and mind of AW. Mr Robson has taken time to...

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Five Peak District Walks - Download them here!

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LFTO Features Team, 22 September 2009 08:36

The September issue of Country Walking unlocked 15 secrets of the Peak District. The national park is Britain's most visited and features a range of landscapes from the gentle limestone...

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New Poll: Do you drink stream water when in the hills?

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LFTO Features Team, 21 September 2009 08:52

Some people love to drink from streams, saying the water's more fresh and tastes better without all the additives of tap water. But for others it's a risk not worth...

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New Poll: Your favourite winter hat

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Anonymous, 16 September 2009 14:56

The next issue of Country Walking shows off the warmest and cosiest hats on the market, just in time for the chillier months. From the list below, which one do...

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The LFTOers' Seven Natural Wonders of Britain

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LFTO Features Team, 10 August 2009 16:30

Yes, we asked YOU to name the natural features you regard as Britain's seven natural wonders in a recent poll. And here are the seven you picked. You can download...

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New Poll: Should you be compensated for cow attacks?

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LFTO Features Team, 10 August 2009 10:27

This has sparked quite a debate on our LFTO forum. Several weeks ago a lady was awarded £250,000 after being trampled on by a herd of cows and was very...

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Pictures of the Week - Vote for the best!

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LFTO News Team, 24 July 2009 10:07

Congratulations this week go to t0m.. for his beautiful shot Waiting for Launch, taken at Keswick, in The Lake District. Well done also to kenny143, whose atmospheric early morning shot...

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One FREE Walk in each National Park!

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LFTO Features Team, 23 July 2009 15:26

Are you visiting any of Britain's national parks this summer but not sure where to walk? Hopefully this page will help. We've selected one great walk from each of the national parks...

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Bear Grylls answers YOUR questions!

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LFTO Features Team, 21 July 2009 09:30

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has kindly taken time from his hectic schedule to answer some of the top questions you uploaded to our forum. Take a look at what he...

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