Category Archives: Other News

Further to our recent news item about Simon Armitage’s talk about his time spent in the North Pennines, we have received information from his publisher (Faber Books) about his forthcoming book “Walking Home”… I noticed that you posted a small … Continue reading →

Following all of the work that has been done over the last two years there is now a Public Consultation which extends to March 16th on the proposals. Briefly they are to extend the Lake Distruct NP and extend it … Continue reading →

The North Pennine News (produced by the North Pennines AONB, which l recommend all members to read!) recently featured a short article about Simon Armitage. In July 2010 the acclaimed poet Simon Armitage held almost 60 people at The Langdon … Continue reading →

The long-distance walk, A Pennine Journey is to be managed by new Supporters Club. The walk is a 247 mile circular trip and full details can be found on the website. After much consideration, the Wainwright Society Management Committee has … Continue reading →

We have just added a short review of the new edition of Trailblazer’s Guide to the Pennine Way in our Further Reading section. It is an excellent book either for the experienced walker and equally for the first time Pennine … Continue reading →

THE history of haymaking in the North Pennines has been committed to print in a new book which has taken four years to research. “No Five o’Clock on our Calendars: a History of Hay Time in the North Pennines” was … Continue reading →