Walkers urged to 'be prepared' if tackling fells during winter
Walkers planning to tackle Lake District fells this winter are being urged to be prepared "that the Lake District of the summer is very different to the Lake District of the winter".
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Walkers planning to tackle Lake District fells this winter are being urged to be prepared "that the Lake District of the summer is very different to the Lake District of the winter".
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