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New! CS #146 - The lead mines of Nenthead. Pete Jackson reveals the amazing history of one of the country's most successful lead mining operations in the far northeast of Cumbria. Quakerism, hushes, European immigration, a 5-mile underground canal & more. countrystride.co.uk/single-post/14…

The definitive interview with Tom Hollins on his winter Wainwrights record over on Hefted... Including visualisations of how his route differs from Steve Birkinshaw's lines. hefted.substack.com/p/out-of-the-c…

Can you see the difference? The first photo was taken where there is no United Utilities sewage discharging into the river at all — the main input is agricultural. The second photo was taken downstream of four United Utilities sewage works discharging both treated and untreated

Gable; the haze having shifted.

Newlands, from the Goldscope leat.

We've just featured in the latest Countrystride podcast! You can listen to it here --> eskdalemill.co.uk/eskdale-mill-f… Enjoy! #eskdalemill #eskdale #cumbria #lakedistrict

From Wise Een Tarn.

What better guide for getting out in this fine weather than the NEW... 3 years in the making... Countrystride-exclusive Keswick Walking Companion, 16 fine walks from Mark Richards and InspiredByLakeland ... Shipping now! countrystride.co.uk/our-books

Bob Sproule and Nick Burton leading Countrystride to Clarion House this afternoon during the recording of episode #148 on the lives of Tom Stephenson and Thomas A Leonard.

The Countrystride duo en route to Sty Head today recording episode #150. We reflected on the journey his far with our podcast and chatted with lots of happy walkers en route.

Out now: CS#148, celebrating 60 years of the Pennine Way Pennine Way and the access / outdoors champions Tom Stephenson and Thomas Arthur Leonard, as we walk in the shadow of Pendle Hill and visit the remarkable Clarion House. Right to Roam countrystride.co.uk/single-post/14…

Recently our Radicals Researchers, Nick Burton and Bob Sproule were recorded on a walk, from Roughlee to Clarion House, by the Countrystride podcast as they discussed Tom Stephenson & Tom Leonard, #PendleRadicals 'Two Toms'. A great listen. Pendle Council bit.ly/4j5JN8L

Out recording CS#149... all about our fab Lakeland hostels with Aaron from YHA Borrowdale and Christine and Charlie from Elterwater Hostel. Elterwater Hostel YHA Borrowdale Coming soon...

Grey day for a morning walk 🚶 to #Derwentwater but so wonderful to see the Mandarin’s again 🤩 Exciting times when my guide book arrived in the post 😀😀😀 Countrystride Mark Richards InspiredByLakeland beautiful pen-and-ink drawings 😍😍😍

New for Friday! CS#149 Hostelling in the Lakes. Lovely round-table chat with Aaron from YHA England & Wales Borrowdale, and Christine and Charlie from Elterwater Hostel. Among many topics, we chat history, friendships, great hostels... and sticky toffee pudding. countrystride.co.uk/single-post/14…

The Sunnyside twosome share their love of the Lakes even on the dullest, wettest, stormist days with all their guests.

Dowthwaitehead.

Surely no one can doubt the existence of fairies now? What a wonderful gesture by The Book Fairies #iBelieveinBookFairies

Now this is amazing! The oldest half timbered church in Europe, built in the 14th century and still in use today. The roof was lowered during renovation work in the 19thC but the ancient frescoes are still in evidence.

Humphrey Head, and thereabouts.