The view from here

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

Who belongs in the mountains and how should they enjoy them? For Alec Finl

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The Great Outdoors Magazine

25 July, 2025

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To walk around a midwinter garden on a fine day when everything has shrunk down to its essential elements is like walking around a gallery. You can take your time, see things with fresh eyes and be ch

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Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

The Great Outdoors

Wild walks

Our walks is mon 1 Bruach na Frithe ...

Trail

Minimised danger...maximised adventure

How do you find the sweet spot between adventure and self-preservation? Trail headed up Blencathra on a perfect winter’s day to work it out.