(Photograph taken in 1888) As a family, we first stayed at Rothay Manor in Ambleside in 1953 and it was then that I had my first experiences in fell walking, trout fishing and negotiating the nearby s

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In every issue we invite you to spice up your miles by doing something fun, curiously specific or just plain daft. The lucky few who appear on these pages each win a money-can’t-buy golden badge! (New challenges over on the right.)

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Dear Simon, Once again, the December 2025 issue had lots of memories to write about. Starting from the front, Gertcha! – I did love Chas and Dave, as did my husband. Of course, the family always watch

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