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The National Trust has sparked uproar from the mountain biking community after banning them from using a scenic footpath at Borrowdale.

"Must see” icons near Keswick include Castlerigg stone circle, Walla Crag, Ashness Bridge, Surprise View and Watendlath.

"Must see” icons near Keswick include Castlerigg stone circle, Walla Crag, Ashness Bridge, Surprise View and Watendlath.

Stand down: The rescue team were not needed in the end thanks to the GNAAS helicopter A FELL walker was airlifted to safety after suffering an accident on boggy near the top of a Lake District fell. It happened yesterday afternoon at High Seat in the Central Fells while the man was out walking with his wife. As the man attempted to jump across some over boggy ground, he landed awkwardly and immediately felt his hamstring snap. The couple called 999 and asked for mountain rescue assistance...

NORTHALLERTON CAMERA CLUB’S Zoom meeting on Monday, February 1, was very topical, given the mixed weather of late, as it was on the subject of "Seasons". There was a plethora of weather-related images to feast the eye on and judge Alan Porrett had the onerous task of sifting through all 70 of them to find the best. The standard was so high that he judged 13 images to be outstanding, giving joint third place to Dave Coates for his entries entitled The Twisleton Erratic and (a lovely mixt...