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A walk from Dufton in the Eden Valley

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

This walk starts from the pretty village of Dufton situated at the foot of the North Pennines in the beautiful Eden Valley. The name of the village is derived from the Anglo Saxon for a farmstead where doves are reared. … Continue reading →

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Helvellyn by the Edges in Winter

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

If you are looking for some adventure this winter then why not consider  climbing Helvellyn by its edges? This classic summer time scramble can offer a fantastic introduction to winter mountaineering! Start your journey in the village of Glenridding. There … Continue reading →

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Family ghyll scrambles

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

Looking for a fun family outdoor activity? Then why not try ghyll scrambling? What is it? A ghyll is the name used in the Lake District for a mountain stream. As the name suggests, ghyll scrambling is climbing up or … Continue reading →

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Helvellyn in Summer & Winter

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Helvellyn stands at 950m which makes it the 3rd highest mountain in the Lake District. To get to the summit you can take a number of routes. Some of these appear in most guide books, some are a little more … Continue reading →

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Discover Beatrix Potter’s Borrowdale

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

As a child, Beatrix Potter spent a number of summers on family holidays in the Borrowdale Valley. She used these holidays to gain inspiration for some of her famous “little books”. Eden Outdoor Adventures can help you explore this beautiful area, … Continue reading →

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