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Spine Challenger North - 160 miles - 2024
This year I am competing in the Montane Summer Spine Challenger North, a non-stop, 160-mile race along the Pennine Way from Hardraw to Kirk Yetholm.
Lake District Rescue - TV series - More 4
A new TV series has started on More 4, Lake District Rescue, which follows the Mountain Rescue teams in the Lake District.
Interviews - Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team
In this series of videos I interview Iain Nixon, team leader of Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team as we discuss three key subjects.
Trig points - what are they for?
Trig points are markers used in geodetic surveying to establish accurate positions and elevations on maps. They played a crucial role in the development of mapping and surveying techniques in the past, even though their significance has declined in the era of modern technology.
This week the all-new ‘Cheviot Round’ has been launched
This week the all-new ‘Cheviot Round’ has been launched.
It is a 52-mile ultra-route which climbs 8,500 feet passing through the heart of the Cheviot Hills.
This is a self-led challenge route for both walkers and fell runners.