Links to other useful sites
Travel |
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| National Rail Enquiries | Searchable timetable for the whole of the UK's rail network, travel news and information |
| thetrainline.com | Online UK train booking service |
| traveline | Your link to local public transport information |
| AA | Journey planner and more |
| RAC | Journey planner and more |
| National Express | Long distance bus and coach services to all parts of the UK |
| ScottishCitylink | Bus and coach services throughout Scotland |
| Caledonian MacBrayne | Ferries to the western Isles of Scotland |
| Mevagissey Ferries | Passenger ferry service (May to September) between Fowey and Mevagissey |
| British Airways | Flights from Gatwick to Inverness |
| EasyJet | Flights from Luton to Inverness |
| Trailblazer's | Information about Trailblazer's British Walking Guide series and other trekking guides |
Weather |
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| The Met Office | The weather in Britain direct from the Meteorological Office |
| BBC weather forecast | UK regional forecasts with satellite cloud pictures |
| MWIS | Mountain Weather Information Service |
Britain |
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| BritainExpress | UK travel and heritage guide, featuring UK hotel booking, thousands of UK attractions profiled, English history and culture, a UK web directory, London Guide, and books about Britain |
| VisitBritain | British Tourist Authority |
| Been There - Done That | The Unofficial Guide to Great Britain |
| United Kingdom Directory | Comprehensive United Kingdom Directory |
| Walking on the Web |  |
Scotland |
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| VisitScotland | Loads of information on Scotland |
| Rampant Scotland | Definitive guide to Scotland |
| Walkscotland.com | Online magazine for walkers, backpackers and climbers in Scotland |
| www.outdoorscotland.co.uk | |
| www.justdoneitmedals.co.uk |  Just done the West Highland Way? You deserve a medal. |
England |
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| Northumberland | |
| Vindolanda | A great site describing the Roman fort of Vidolanda the Roman Army Museum |
| www.lindisfarne.org.uk |  Wonderful site packed full of information about Lindisfarne, the Holy Island |
| Lake District | |
| Lake District National Park | Introduction and guide to the Lake district and the work and services provided by the Lake District National Park Authority |
| EDGE guide to Cumbria and the Lake District | Information on towns in Cumbria, lakes and mountains, history of Cumbria and photographs of Cumbria |
| Cumbria Tourist Board | Official Cumbria Tourist Board Site. |
| Stbees.org.uk | The official Site for the Village of St Bees |
| www.leaney.org | Great site describing walks in the Lake District. Lovely pictures too! |
| www.virtualcumbria.net | Unique 360 x 360 guide to the best Cumbria and the Lake District has to offer |
| www.english-lakes.com | A comprehensive guide to the Lake district and the county of Cumbria |
| Information on the Lake Distrct | The Lake District Information Portal |
| Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors | |
| Saltburn by the Sea | Saltburn by the Sea is a seaside resort with a dark, deep maritime past that still permeates the air |
| West Winds Yorkshire Tea Rooms | Traditional Yorkshire tearoom and bed and breakfast business in Buckden, Upper Wharfedale, in the Yorkshire Dales. |
| Visit the Yorkshire Dales | A website providing details about accommodation, food & drink, activities and attractions throughout the Yorkshire Dales |
| Shropshire | |
| www.clun.org.uk | |
| South of England | |
| The Devon Holiday Directory | Over 1400 links to web sites full of information for visitors to Devon - attractions, towns and villages, museums and gardens, pubs, restaurants and accommodation. |
| Rural Ways Online | Rural Ways aims to promote the South East as a leading tourist destination. |
| Cotswolds | |
| www.visit-glos.org.uk | Everything you need to know about Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds. |
| Chipping Campden Online | Definitive guide to Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds, for locals and tourists alike! |
| Cotswold Way | Official site for the Cotswold Way |
| West country | |
| southwestcoastpath.org.uk |  At 613 miles, the South West Coast Path is Britain's longest National Trail, running from Minehead in Somerset to South Haven Point near Poole, Dorset. |
Wales |
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| Visit Wales | The official Wales Tourist Board site |
Outdoor Activities |
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| Peak to Peak |  |
| Lou Johnson's Walking Britain | Lou Johnson's personal view of walking in Britain - great photos |
| Countrylovers.co.uk | The one-stop information shop for people visiting, living or working in Britain's Countryside |
| The Long Distance Walkers Association | Meet other like-minded long distance walkers and gain access to information on walking events and long distance walking routes all over the UK. |
| www.go4awalk.com |  |
| www.bestwalks.com |  The most comprehensive library on the internet for books on walking throughout Britain plus accommodation guide and other walking related resources |
Walking Gear |
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| MacGaiters | Neoprene Gaiters: Strong, lightweight, comfortable, washable and highly water resistant |
| Outwood Sports | Contours are working in partnership with Outwood Sports to offer you great prices on quality branded outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment. To take advantage of the offer go to www.outwoodsports.co.uk. Once in the shopping basket enter Contours in to the 'discount/promotion' box and then press the 'update order' tab. This will then show your discount on selected products and all other items within the site. |
Photography |
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| Lakeland Cam | Lakeland Cam - new digital photographs every day |
Guides and Videos |
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| Rucksack Readers | Waterproof, rucksack-friendly guidebooks for the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Rob Roy Way, Cateran Trail and other hikes and mountain climbs in Ireland and worldwide. |
| Pinnacle Books | Mountaineering Book Specialist |
| Harvey Maps |  |
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