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You Need Some Bounce!
Deep beneath a Welsh mountain, in cavernous spaces where workers once mined slate, there is a world of extreme adventure awaiting fun-seeking couples and families. Whether you fancy a gravity-defying hour bouncing beneath the Welsh landscape or an action-packed afternoon … Continue reading
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Two Tribes – Going Underground
Anybody living through the 1980s will vouch for what a scary time it was. The Cold War constantly raised the threat of nuclear Armageddon as Russia and the USA faced off, in a real-life and potentially deadlier version of Rocky … Continue reading
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Going Underground! Treak Cliff Cavern
Although you might think the best sights to see in the Peak District are the hills, waterfalls and villages that dot many a landscape, the real gems are found beneath the surface – quite literally! Castleton is a small … Continue reading
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Going Underground!
Standing on top of Mam Tor, gazing out over the Hope Valley towards Castleton, you can’t help but be blown away by the beauty of the Peak District. To the left is Kinder Scout – site of the famous mass … Continue reading
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Going Underground!
People have always been fascinated by what lies beneath their feet. It was in 1864 that Jules Verne wrote about a Journey to the Centre of the Earth and that creative tale, which sees an explorer descending down an Icelandic … Continue reading
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Falling in Love With Autumn
As the days grow shorter and temperature edges towards the chillier end of the spectrum, the criteria for those looking for a decent walk in the countryside changes. Gone are the long, idyllic summer evenings where you can head out … Continue reading
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Baking in Bakewell
Britain is in the grip of a heatwave at the time of writing, with sweltering temperatures triggering sales of ice cream, beer and BBQs. Summer is well and truly here, and there’s no sign of any rain until the school … Continue reading
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