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Country Walking's "Hidden Gems"

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LFTO Features Team, 29 November 2011 08:00

Ever thought that all the best walks are miles from home? Each month in Country Walking we choose a place at random and try to prove otherwise. And just in case you’ve missed them, here are the hidden gems we’ve discovered so far, plus step-by-step routes so you can go and see them for yourself. 1. Glasgow 2. Bristol & ...

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Country Walking's "Hidden Gems"

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LFTO Features Team, 29 November 2011 08:00

Ever thought that all the best walks are miles from home? Each month in Country Walking we choose a place at random and try to prove otherwise. And just in case you’ve missed them, here are the hidden gems we’ve discovered so far, plus step-by-step routes so you can go and see them for yourself. 1. Glasgow 2. Bristol & ...

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Jack Wolfskin opens store in Birmingham

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LFTO News Team, 22 November 2011 11:28

Jack Wolfskin, Europe’s market leader in outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment, will soon be opening its first new store in the West Midlands just in time for Christmas.  The substantial 2400 sq ft site will open in Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre on Thursday 8 December and is sure to become the number one destination for all outdoor enthusiasts in the Midlands ...

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Head to Cotswolds and see their latest Silva Headlamps

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LFTO News Team, 16 September 2011 13:09

Light up Autumn and Winter nights with Silva’s award winning and high-performing headlamps. Both are equipped with the new Silva Cocoon™ storage system, LED’s to provide short and long vision and the Ninox is fully waterproof to IPX7 standards.   Silva Ninox™ rrp £44.99 A top of the range headlamp specifically designed to withstand the toughest of conditions, which received ...

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Camping: Unzipped

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Phoebe Smith, 12 July 2011 14:30

There’s something quite magical about your first camping trip – the happy realisation that despite all the trappings of our modern, techno-savvy world, the simplest pleasure of them all can be found in pitching you own shelter, surrounded by mountains and countryside, and falling asleep with the sounds of the outdoors lulling you into a contented slumber. And one trip ...

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Geocachng - it's a blast

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LFTO News Team, 06 July 2011 18:30

Geocaching – it’s a harmless enough past-time, isn’t it? Many outdoor pursuits come with an inherent risk and an element of danger, but surely geocaching isn’t one of them? Ask the residents of Wetherby and they might have a slightly different take on the subject, and you can’t really blame them. An innocent spot of geocaching in the North Yorkshire ...

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Trail for Sale

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Anonymous, 06 July 2011 09:30

The latest batch of Trail for Sale goodies has started! Just go to EBay and type in the item description and start bidding. Don't forget to dig deep as all money raised goes to Mountain Rescue. Good Luck!         Montane Slipstream GL worth £85   Made from super-lightweight Pertex Quantum GL and weighing an amazing 65g (men’s size L), this top is ...

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Ambulance rescue is a postcode lottery

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Hanna Lindon, 16 May 2011 15:36

Over-reliance on sat-nav and postcodes could cause serious delays when ambulances are called to attend an emergency in open countrysideA number of ramblers groups have reported lengthy delays when waiting for ambulances, due to control room staff not being able to interpret grid references. “Groups who have called 999 after an incident have been asked for a postcode,” explains Karen ...

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Get these boots for free…

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Anonymous, 17 March 2011 16:53

...when you subscribe to Trail this month.  The Hi-Tec McKinley is an all-round walking boot that uses a waterproof suede upper to keep the wet out, with mesh fabric panels to set it apart from a traditional leather boot. A wicking liner helps move sweat away from your feet, plus there’s rustproof hardware, an EVA midsole for supportive cushioning and ...

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Win a £190 OMM Jacket!

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Trail Running, 25 February 2011 10:07

We’ve teamed up with OMM to give you the chance to win one of 9 new OMM Cypher Smocks, worth £190 each!The OMM Cypher Smock got a massively impressive 5 stars in Trail Running's latest issue’s waterproofs test (page 86). It’s OMM’s lightest waterproof for mountain marathons and general outdoor use and will keep you running in comfort through anything from ...

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