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See Chris Townsend talk about igloos and Munros

Chris Townsend is giving two illustrated talks this week

Week-long festival will mark 80th anniversary of historic Mass Trespass

A week of nearly 30 walks, talks and other events in and around the Peak District is planned to mark the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass.

School for parrots really did exist in North Wales

Organisers of the eighth Prestatyn and Clwydian Range Walking Festival (May 18-20) find 19th century school for parrots. Really.

Launch of new book by Chris Townsend

Chris Townsend launches his new book tomorrow night at the Grant Arms in Grantown-on-Spey

The Big Ramble

Dunfanaghy's free walking festival is taking place on the weekend of the 1st-2nd October.

Keswick Mountain Festival starts this Wednesday

The line-up for the Keswick Mountain Festival includes masses of outdoor activities, sporting competitions and great speakers.

Sheffield’s outdoor event for outdoor people

This year’s Cliffhanger takes place on the weekend of July 3 and 4 at Millhouses Park in Sheffield.

Head to Moffat for fundraising fun

Moffat Mountain Rescue Team is holding its annual challenge walk day on June 13.

MCofS Members’ Meet

This year’s MCofS annual members meet will take place on September 4.

South Wales Valleys walking festival

The Wales Valleys Walking Festival is approaching, with a new test to help visitors find the most suitable walking route for their ability.

Leo Houlding and Mick Fowler on tour

A pair of globetrotting British mountaineers will tour the UK as part of a speaking tour organised by Berghaus.

South Pennines Outdoor Walk & Ride Festival

The 2010 South Pennines Outdoor Walk & Ride Festival starts this Saturday, September 11, and includes more than 100 guided walks, cycle rides, horse rides and other outdoor activities.

Scotland winter safety talks announced

Scottish charity Mountain Aid have announced a series of winter safety talks for walkers who want to carry on going to the high hills in the cold months.