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Peregrine chicks take flight
Three Peregrine chicks have taken to the air at Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The youngsters are wowing visitors who can watch them performing aerial acrobatics through high-powered telescopes at a special free viewpoint…
Walkers urged to stay safe near water
The UK’s drowning prevention charity is warning people who walk or run near water to be aware of potential risks, as this group accounts for the largest proportion of UK drownings…
Walkers urged to help care for trees
With diseases continuing to take their toll on the UK’s forests and urban trees, The Tree Council is asking everyone to help play a roll in keeping our trees healthy. Its annual Tree Care Campaign is now underway, reminding us to look out for trees at this most crucial time…
Ramblers announce first regional volunteer workshop
This June will see the first in a new series of events designed to bring together all kinds of knowledge and skills useful for Ramblers members and volunteers. The first Ramblers Regional Volunteer Workshop event will take place in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire on 1 June 2013…
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Britain gets walking for the Olympics
Friday, May 25th, 2012
For a few weeks the focus of the Olympics will be on the sporting achievements of a few elite athletes. But off the field there’s a whole summer of walking events and new trails for everyone to enjoy as part of the Cultural Olympiad – Britain’s largest-ever festival of culture and arts, to celebrate London 2012…
