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Wales 'is best destination for rock climbing and mountain walking'

An event celebrating the landscape Wales provides for mountaineering, rock climbing and hill walking has been held in Cardiff.

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Online Duke of Edinburgh 'biggest change in 50 years'

A new online system is being used by the ‘next generation’ of Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) contenders, and the organisation calls the electronic tool ‘the biggest change in the DofE for over 50 years’.

Lake District hikers may enjoy rock climbing

Those on a hiking or camping holiday in the Lake District may wish to follow the advice of the Daily Mail and indulge in some rock climbing while they are there.

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Rock climbing in UK could be route to Olympic success

Youngsters who take up rock climbing in the UK could be setting themselves on a path towards Olympic glory, if one man's campaign is successful.

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Ordnance Survey map could help bird watchers find waxwings

Bird watchers may find an Ordnance Survey map for Norfolk helps them locate an unusual species that has recently been spotted on England's east coast.

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Cumbrian holiday 'is best way to experience birthplace of rock climbing'

People looking for an active outdoors holiday in the UK could be best advised to opt for Cumbria, where rock climbing, mountain biking and horse riding are all enjoyed by many.


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