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My Perfect Day: Dan Snow

My Perfect Day: Dan Snow

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Dan Snow, son of political presenter Peter Snow, is the ‘History Hunter’ on The One Show and presented Norman Walks on BBC Four. Here he tells walk about his favourite things…

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Walking through time

Walking through time

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Imagine walking through the streets of London, traversing the centuries. One minute you’re gazing over the Covent Garden Piazza in the 1720s, the next you’re on Carnaby in the swinging 60s…

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The Roman Way

The Roman Way

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The Roman Way is an inventive 279km/174-mile walking route on the theme of Roman roads…

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Celebrating 75 years of Ramblers

Celebrating 75 years of Ramblers

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

In the first in a series of articles to celebrate Ramblers 75th Anniversary, we present a brief history of the charity and take a fond look back at some of the visual materials produced over the years…

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My walk of life: I got my money’s worth

My walk of life: I got my money’s worth

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Richard Hutchins joined the newly created Ramblers as a student in 1935, at a cost of five shillings. Now, 75 years later, the lifelong member looks back at how that shaped his career, his family, and the legacy he leaves behind…

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Christopher Somerville’s A-Z of walking: F

Christopher Somerville’s A-Z of walking: F

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

F is for Flora and Fauna – my favourite outdoor twins.

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Shallow seas and windy pits

Shallow seas and windy pits

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

The mysteries of the intriguingly-named windy pits and the natural processes that shaped the dramatic landscape of Sutton Bank will be explored with two free talks and a guided walk this June…

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Sounding out the route

Sounding out the route

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Looking for something extra to add to your walks around the city or out in the countryside? A growing library of audio tours, guides and art helps add another dimension to your excursions…

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Coast to coast

Coast to coast

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Watch a video of Hadrian’s Wall being lit up by thousands of volunteers over the weekend…

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See Hadrian’s Wall light up

See Hadrian’s Wall light up

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

On Saturday 13 March, 500 beacons will be lit at 250-metre intervals along the length of the World Heritage Site…

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