Tag Archives: Blencathra

Mountain for sale

Posted on May 6, 2014 by markswalkingblog

  According to newspaper reports and the BBC, the 8th Earl of Lonsdale is selling Blencathra in the Lake District, an ionic mountain for many walkers.  The  £1.75 m price tag is to help settle  a £9 million inheritance tax … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Day walk – 16th August – Blencathra

Posted on August 25, 2010 by markswalkingblog

This was the second day walk in the Lakes, while I was on holiday with the family. We were staying near Blencathra with the motor home, so it gave me an idea opportunity to walk from the campsite and tackle … Continue reading →

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First ‘test – drive’ of Terrocs 345 GTX

Posted on August 16, 2010 by markswalkingblog

Yesterday I bought  a pair of Terrocs 345 GTX ( See previous post to this).  I took them out for short walk up Blencathra today to give them their first test.  I wore the shoes with some mid weight Smart … Continue reading →

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