Over a two week period, 15th - 31st October, Bollington will hold it's first walking festival. The two weeks will include over 30 walks and rambles, including child friendly activities, and many social events. Bollington is nestled in the Cheshire Peak District, close to Macclesfield. Bollington's surroundings are ideal for walkers of all levels. This … Continue reading The Happy Valley Walking Festival 2010
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Matt Cutts on Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain standing at 19,340 feet, thats almost 6,000m. It is due to the extreme altitudes that Kilimanjaro is considered be hard to climb. Earlier this month Matt Cutts (the head of Web Spam at Google) climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro for Charity:Water. As a bit of a tech geek I have known … Continue reading Matt Cutts on Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Nine Edges Race Peak District
The Nine Edges Race in the Peak District is for walkers, runners, climbers and mountain bikers. Starting from Fairholmes Car Park, the route takes competitors over nine gritstone edges to the Robin Hood pub, near Baslow. For walkers, runners and climbers the distance covered is 20 miles, for mountain bikers 32 miles. There is no … Continue reading Nine Edges Race Peak District
Adidas Terrex Adventure Race
Adventure racing is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. The Adidas Terrex Adventure Race will be a 4 day non-stop event held in the Lake District. The race will follow a 400 km linear course across Cumbria, with shortcuts available for novice teams. Good navigation is essential for the race, and you will be provided … Continue reading Adidas Terrex Adventure Race
Nokia Coast to Coast Adventure Race
Adventure racing is gaining popularity. Worldwide there are more and more events that combine multiple disciplines such as trekking, running off-road, sea kayaking, mountain biking and road cycling. Scotland Coast to Coast Taking place on the 18th and 19th of September 2010, the Nokia Coast to Coast journey starts off on the North Sea, crossing … Continue reading Nokia Coast to Coast Adventure Race
British Waterways' Wildlife Survey 2010
Many of us like to go for a walk along the riverside or a canal tow path. Most of the inland waterways in Britain are looked after by British Waterways, who conduct an annual survey of the wildlife on our canals and rivers. The survey is carried out by the general public, who report sightings … Continue reading British Waterways' Wildlife Survey 2010
Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust – Boundless Horizons Lecture
The Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust are holding a 30th Anniversary Lecture called Boundless Horizons - Great first ascents achieved beyond Everest in the greater ranges. The talk will be given by their patron Sir Christian Bonington at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 3rd June. The funds raised by the lecture will go towards … Continue reading Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust – Boundless Horizons Lecture
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
If someone asked you where the best place to go walking or hiking in the British countryside is, whereabouts would you think of? In the UK we have lots of beautiful countryside and we are certainly spoilt for choice. The first place that I would think of would be one of our National Parks, probably … Continue reading Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Ironman Triathlon 2010 Bolton
Ironman is a name that has become synonymous with the triathlon event:swimming, cycling and running. The first Ironman event took place in Hawaii in 1978. Since then it has become a global phenomena. In 2010 there will be 25 Ironman races held in 16 countries worldwide. "Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! … Continue reading Ironman Triathlon 2010 Bolton
On yer Skibike!
Bike and Ski at the same time! The winter sport of skibiking, or skibobbing as it is also known, has been around since the 1950's. A skibike is quite literally a bike with skis instead of wheels. Most of the other normal features of a bike have also been removed, such as the pedals, chain … Continue reading On yer Skibike!
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