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13/05/2012

Games 100 Marshals' Walk Results

This page has the results of the Marshals' Walk that took place over the weekend of 5-7 May 2012, in sometimes difficult conditions underfoot after the wettest April on record, though those finishing…

10/05/2012

Issac’s Tea Trail

The Northumbria group are Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the LDWA with a weekend away at Alston YHA on Friday 14th through Sunday 16th September 2012 and will be completing the 38 mile long…

09/04/2012

Games 100 start times

There have been 3 updates sent out to entrants for this years’ Games 100. On each update along with the information released we have reminded entrants to tell us their planned start time even if it…

02/04/2012

Satmap 10, Games 100 Offer

SatMap have produced an offer for entrants to the Games 100. The offer is not exclusive to that group and any LDWA member may take advantage of the special discount to purchase an Active 10 with the…

16/02/2012

Anyone want to walk 2012km?

The 'Gold Challenge', organised in conjunction with the British Olympic Association, is a challenge to walk/run/cycle/hop... 2012km, 201.2km or 20.12km, with a chance of winning a place in the first…

13/02/2012

Games 100 Route Description Available

The Route Description for the LDWA Games 100, together with trackfiles for the route, is now available here


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12/03/2012

Black Brook - Date Change

Please note that the Irregular's Black Brook Challenge walk is now being held on the 31st March 2012

06/03/2012

Bath Beat Full

The Bath Beat, to be held on Saturday 14th April, is full and no more entries can be accepted

24/01/2012

Winter Poppyline Full

Entry for the Winter Poppyline, to be held on Sat 25th - Sun 26th Feb 2012, is now full

18/01/2012

New Forum Topic

A new Forum topic called 'Notice Board' has been created to display Items for Sale or Lost Property

17/01/2012

Blacks/Millets Discount Scheme

Due to the recent change in ownership of Blacks and Millets stores the Specialist Group Discount Card is no longer valid. This is with immediate effect. Blacks/Millets apologise for any inconvenience…

11/01/2012

Winter Tanners Full

Entry for the Winter Tanners, to be held on Sunday, 15th Jan 2012, is now full. For those of you lucky enough to have secured a place on the Winter Tanners remember to download your Route Description…

11/01/2012

Punchbowl Marathon Full

Entry for the Punchbowl Marathon, to be held on Sunday, 12th Feb 2012, is now full

21/12/2011

West Yorkshire Group walk on Saturday 31st December

Details of the West Yorkshire Group Walk on Saturday 31st December have now been announced and it will start at 8.30am from Ilkley Bridge, New Bridge Street, Ilkley. See website for details:…

21/12/2011

New Mapping

Over the past two years it has become apparent that the OS Openspace mapping was being used to the limit of the existing free availability on our website. Use of the website and in particular the…

04/12/2011

Wye Forest 50 Full

Entry for the Wye Forest 50, to be held on 28-29th April 2012, is now full

20/11/2011

No draw required for the LDWA Games 100 and entries re-open

The Games 100 registration period is now closed and there was no need for a draw. All those entrants who have met the qualifying criteria have been offered a place. Offers and requests for payment…

17/11/2011

Wensleydale Wedge Full

Entry for the Wensleydale Wedge, to be held on 20th November, is now full

11/11/2011

Shillington Shuffle Full

Entry for the Shillington Shuffle, to be held on 13th November, is now full

30/10/2011

Kilburn Kanter Full

Entry for the Kilburn Kanter, to be held on 5th November, is now full

19/10/2011

LDWA Games 100 Entries Open

Registration of entries for the LDWA Games 100 in 2012 is now open here

18/10/2011

Wenlock Olympian Walk

Marches LDWA Group are organising walks of 50 & 100 miles in Shropshire on 21-22 July 2012 as part of the Wenlock Olympian Games. The website for the walk is now live, giving details and background…

12/10/2011

Outdoor Activity Survey

A team at Queen’s University Management School in Belfast are conducting a study that looks at the kind of outdoor activities people take part in. They are asking members of associations such as the…

11/10/2011

East Yorkshire Website Down

Please note that the East Yorkshire local website hosted by Beehive is temporarily down. Check the following website (hosted by the LDWA) for upcoming Social walks http://www.ldwa.org.uk/EastYorkshire

25/08/2011

2012 Hundred Qualifying Events

The website for the Games Hundred to be held in 2012 now includes a list of qualifying events. Further information will be added to the site as time progresses

24/08/2011

Blank Letter to Events Secretary

LDWA Events Secretary, Madeleine Watson, received an envelope this morning (24th August) which had nothing in it. The postmark is unreadable but does have the words in Welsh as well as English. If…

23/08/2011

Tree-felling on the Southern Upland Way

We are advised by Forestry Commission Scotland that there will be tree harvesting by Loch Dee on the Southern Upland Way starting Friday 26th August, lasting for two weeks or so. The trail will be…

28/07/2011

2012 Hundred Details - Correction

Groups or individuals would would like to volunteer to help with the Games 100 to be held on 2-4 June 2012, are asked to contact Neil Higham. Unfortunately Neil's email address was given incorrectly…

27/07/2011

Filey Flyer - Date Change

The Filey Flyer event, organised by East Yorks LDWA Group will be held on Saturday 7th January 2012, NOT 21st January as listed in August Strider. Details of the event may be found at this link

30/06/2011

Margaret Steer

It is with great sadness we report that Margaret Steer died peacefully at her home in Porthleven in Cornwall in the morning of Tuesday 28th June. Margaret was the widow of Chris Steer, cofounder of…

28/06/2011

The LDWA Web Server has been Upgraded

The server that hosts the LDWA web site has just been upgraded to ensure that we are able to cope with the continued growth in use we have seen over the last few years. This upgrade has now been…

24/06/2011

Website Temporarily Unavailable on June 28th

It has become necessary to upgrade to the server that hosts the LDWA website to use the latest software packages. For users of the LDWA website it will mean that the website will be temporarily…

14/06/2011

Malvern Marathon Full

Entry for the Malvern Marathon, to be held on 25th June, is now full

24/05/2011

East Lancs Walk Change - Saturday 18th June

East Lancs LDWA Group have cancelled their Welsh 3000 walk on Saturday 18th June and replaced it with 'A Bit of this and a Bit of That'. Saturday, 18th June 2011 at 08.00am prompt. From - the…

28/04/2011

LDWA Member on Countdown

The LDWA gets a mention on the Channel 4 programme 'Countdown' to be shown at 3.10pm on April 29th when Roger Edwards, known to Strider readers as 'Backmarker', takes part in the programme. The…

10/04/2011

Betty Cooper

Cornwall & Devon LDWA are very sorry to report that Betty Cooper passed away on Saturday 9th April after having been unwell for some time. Betty will be remembered for the checkpoints she manned on…

07/04/2011

Blacks and Milletts Discount

Blacks and Milletts are starting a scheme where they will offer LDWA members’ discounts of 15% on all items including those reduced in sales. The cards are valid in all stores. However for LDWA…

29/03/2011

Durham Dales & Malvern Marathon

Although challenge walkers will be disappointed to hear the Tranquility Trail, scheduled for 25th June, has been cancelled, allow us to remind you of two other excellent events up and down the…

24/03/2011

Tranquility Trail cancelled

The Tranquility Trail, due to be held on Saturday June 25th, has been cancelled. Unfortunately, the Buddhists of Kilnwick Percy, who in the past have organised the walk in partnership with East Yorks…

04/03/2011

Proposed Heart of Scotland Group

The LDWA hopes to set up an LDWA local group to cover roughly the area around Perth & Kinross, Fife, Tayside, Stirling and Angus. The very successful 'Heart of Scotland 100' was held in the area last…

25/02/2011

Chiltern Kanter Parking

Please note that for the Chiltern Kanter this weekend the only car parking available is in the 3 public car parks in the town. (They are all close to the event venue the British Red Cross Hall) 2 of…

19/02/2011

Government Withdraws Forestry Proposals

Following the widespread public opposition to Government proposals in the Public Bodies Bill that would have enabled the sale of the public forest estate without preserving some rights of access, the…

05/02/2011

Forestry Sales Consultation

DEFRA is currently running a public consultation about the future ownership and management of the public forest estate in England – land managed by the Forestry Commission on behalf of the DEFRA.…

05/02/2011

Concerns over the Public Bodies Bill

The LDWA has, along with 11 other outdoor organisations, added its name to a statement of concern over those parts of the Public Bodies Bill, currently before the House of Lords, that may affect…

16/01/2011

The Hebden Challenge Event is Full

The entry list for The Hebden Challenge Event due to be held on Saturday 22nd January 2011 is now full with 400 entrants. Consequently we regret that no further postal entries, entries on line nor…

13/12/2010

East Yorks Group walk cancelled

Twelve Dales to Christmas, the annual walk over the Yorkshire Wolds due to take place from Langtoft, near Driffield next Sunday (December 19) has been cancelled. The East Yorkshire Group of the Long…

08/12/2010

December Strider - Message from Membership Secretary

December Strider has been dispatched, however they went out in batches. I won't bore you with the technicalities but I had to produce 10 separate mailing lists. One went out first and one went out…

05/12/2010

AGM 2011

Booking is now open for the 2011 AGM Weekend, to be held for Friday 4th to Sunday 6th March in Axbridge, Somerset. Details and a booking form may be found on the AGM Webpage or in the booklet…

29/11/2010

Rudolph's Romp Cancelled

Rudolph's Romp, the annual challenge walk over the Yorkshire Wolds due to take place this coming Saturday 4th December, has been cancelled because of the severe weather conditions. More than 400…

10/11/2010

Reg Chapman Funeral

The funeral of Reg Chapman will take place at 1pm on Wednesday 17th November at Guildford Crematorium, New Pond Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3DB. Friends from the LDWA are most welcome. Afterwards all…

06/11/2010

Reg Chapman

It is with great sadness that we report that Reg Chapman, LDWA Internet Officer and National Committee member, passed away on Friday evening. Our condolences go to Jan and their family. Reg has…

25/10/2010

Could You be LDWA General Secretary?

The LDWA National Committee requires a new General/Company Secretary from the AGM in March 2011. The job involves preparing agendas/minutes/AGM Booklets etc. You would also need to deal with general…

25/10/2010

Norman Thomas on Radio Lancashire

LDWA member Norman Thomas will be a guest on Radio Lancashire on Thursday 28 October 11.00 - 13.00. The main topic for discussion will be the 22 mile long distance route 'A Breath of Fresh Air' which…

09/09/2010

East Lancs Group Walk - Date Correction

Please note that the East Lancs LDWA Group Walk 'West Pennine Moor Boundary Walk' will take place on Sunday 19th September (NOT 19th October as listed in August Strider) .  West Pennine Moor Boundary…

09/09/2010

East Lancs Walk - Date Correction

Please note that the East Lancs LDWA Group Walk 'West Pennine Moor Boundary Walk' will take place on Sunday 19th September (NOT 19th October as listed in August Strider) .  West Pennine Moor Boundary…

03/09/2010

Ken Andrews

Members will be sad to learn that Ken Andrews, former Treasurer of the LDWA, died on Friday 27th August aged 77. He had been fighting cancer for sometime

01/09/2010

Heart of Scotland 100 DVD

A DVD covering all facets of the Heart of Scotland 100 has been produced and is available for purchase. Those who entered the event will have received an order form with the Report and Results which…

27/07/2010

Julie Welch on Feet & Walking on Radio 4

Keen LDWA member, former Strider editor and author of the book 'Out on Your Feet'  on doing the LDWA 100, is presenting one of the regular Radio 4 programmes 'With Great Pleasure' on Tuesday, 27…

24/07/2010

Heart of Scotland 100 Merchandise

All outstanding Heart of Scotland 100 merchandise has now been dispatched and no further orders for merchandise can be accepted

24/07/2010

New Online Tick-Risk Tool

An online device that helps walkers find out whether they might be at risk of potentially fatal Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) when travelling across Europe is now available at the Tick Alert website.…

01/07/2010

100 Lost Property and Certificates

Below is a list along with a picture of lost property that was handed in at the Heart of Scotland 100. To claim any item please email Paul. Also, if you did not collect your certificate at the end…

28/06/2010

Heart of Scotland 100 Photos

There is now a range of photographs of the Heart of Scotland 100 on the web, including those by Steve Clark, Merrian Lancaster 1 and 2, Peter Greyson, Nick Ham, and there are some videos by John…

24/06/2010

New Eastern Triple Challenge

A new Eastern Triple Challenge will be created with the Herts Stroller taking place on 14-15th August 2010 followed by the Poppyline 50 in August 2011 and the Shotley 50 on 10-11th September 2011. …

16/06/2010

2011 Housman Hundred Website

The website for the Housman Hundred, to be held on 28-30 May 2011, is now available here where further information on the event may be found

12/06/2010

100 Photo Gallery Available

Heart Of Scotland photos (supplied by Steve Clark) are now available directly via the website main menu or from Heart Of Scotland Photo Galleries

10/06/2010

Tom Sinclair

It is with deep regret we record that Tom Sinclair, past Chairman of the LDWA, passed away on 9th June. Tom suffered a stroke on Easter Sunday, from which he never recovered. After several weeks in…

01/06/2010

Heart of Scotland 100 Results Available

Provisional results for the Heart of Scotland 100 are now available under 'Latest News' on the Heart of Scotland 100 website

21/04/2010

Scottish Hundred - Any Withdrawals?

Please would anyone who has a confirmed entry in the Heart of Scotland 100 but knows that they won't be able to take it up for some reason let the Entires Secretary know as soon as possible (email…

06/04/2010

Apology for Strider Omission

The list of National Committee changes on page 3 of April Strider omitted to thank Nicky Wood who has retired as Local Groups Secretary. She should of course have been included and we are very…

22/03/2010

LDWA Website Upgraded

Welcome to the upgraded LDWA website! We have made a number of improvements: Mapping from Ordnance Survey is now available to: help you visualise locations for events and walks select and follow…

15/03/2010

Kipling Kaper - 27 March - Change of Start

Please note that there has been a late change to the start venue for the Kipling Kaper, to be held on Saturday 27 March. It will now start from the Swythamley & Heaton Centre, SK11 0SJ (GR SJ965631).…

09/03/2010

Members' Discounted Tickets for The Outdoors Show

The Outdoors Show takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from 26th to 28th March 2010 with a wide range of stands, displays and speakers relating to outdoor activities. LDWA…

26/02/2010

Lunsdale Walks Cancelled

Morecambe Bay and Bowland LDWA Group regret that the Lunsdale Walks, due to be held on Saturday March 13, have been cancelled because of lack of entrants

21/02/2010

Tandem Cancellation - 20th February

Unfortunately due to the overnight deterioration in the weather conditions, i.e. heavy snow and extreme low temperatures making driving conditions hazardous, the Tandem event was unable to go ahead.…

08/02/2010

Heart of Scotland 100 Full

The entry limit of 530 for the Heart of Scotland 100 has now been reached. Any further entries received by 1 May will be put on the waiting list. Entries on the waiting list with an appropriate…

07/02/2010

Wessex 100 Video on YouTube

The video that was made of the Wessex 100 last year may now be viewed on YouTube through the following links: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

14/01/2010

Dorset Giant Full

The Dorset Giant, to be held on 24-25 April and organised by Dorset LDWA Group, is now full. No more entries will be accepted nor will a waiting / reserve list be operated as the Group has allowed …

11/01/2010

Filey Flyer Postponed

Heavy snowfalls over the high ground have led to the postponement of the Filey Flyer, the long distance challenge walk due to be held at the East Coast resort this coming Saturday, January 16. A new…

09/01/2010

LDWA Members in the Guardian

Today's (Saturday 9th January) Guardian carries a 'Walk Yourself Fit' Guide that includes the thoughts of several well-known LDWA members including John Walker, Betty Lewis, Garfield Southall, Julie…

09/01/2010

Re-scheduled Tandem

Due to the postponement and rescheduling of the 2010 Tandem a small number of teams will be unable to attend the new date of the 20th February set for the event. Those teams unable to attend the new…

08/01/2010

Reservoir Roundabout II STILL ON

The Reservoir Roundabout II event is still on as the weather forecast is good and all main roads are clear. The route has been modified to take account of the snow and distances are now 20 and 16…

06/01/2010

Winter Tanners - Postponed to Sunday 24 January

Due to the weather conditions and forecast for the next few days, the Surrey Group has decided to postpone the Winter Tanners from this Sunday 10 January to Sunday 24 January 2010. All entrants will…

06/01/2010

UK Trailwalker’s Handbook is a Bestseller!

The UK Trailwalker’s Handbook, the new LDWA Directory of Long Distance Paths, recently published by Cicerone Press, has reached top rank in several catgories in Amazon's listings of bestselling books…

04/01/2010

The Hebden - Full

The Hebden, to be held on Saturday 23rd January, has now reached the maximum entry number and, with regret, the entry list has been closed. No further entries can be accepted and there will be no…

21/12/2009

Stansted Stagger Postponed

Due to the weather conitions we had to postpone the Stansted Stagger which was due to take place on Sunday 20th December.The event is now scheduled to take place on Sunday 3rd January 2010. Entrants…

10/12/2009

bc ring Guidebook - price correction

The bc ring, a 62mile trail around Bishop's Castle in Shropshire, is a new trail that was described on page 28 of December Strider. Unfortunately the price details in Strider are incorrect. The…

06/12/2009

No ballot needed for the Heart of Scotland 100

The limit of 530 entries for the Heart of Scotland 100 was not reached by 5th December, and therefore a draw for places is unnecessary. All those who entered by this date with an acceptable…

02/12/2009

Correction to Puzzlers’ Plod Competition

There is an unfortunate error in the “Puzzlers’ Plod” competition on page 11 of December Strider. The first sentence should read: “This year’s Puzzlers’ Plod event had two routes, both less than…

05/11/2009

Henry Bridge

Members will be sorry to learn of the death of Henry Bridge in late October at the age of 99. Henry is a legend in LDWA circles, well-known to longer standing members. He joined the LDWA when 68 and…

27/10/2009

Heart of England - Walk on Sunday November 22nd - Programme Correction

Note that the Heart of England Group walk 'From Sauce to Source - Stage 1' will take place on Sunday November 22nd (not Saturday November 22nd as it was listed in Strider). See the Heart of England…

20/10/2009

Hundreds Featured in the 'Independent' Newspaper

Five pages of the 'Life' section of today's (20 October) 'Independent' newspaper are devoted to extracts from Julie Welch's book 'Out on Your Feet' on walking Hundreds. There is also brief…

08/10/2009

Julie Welch's Woman's Hour Interview Available for Streaming

Anyone who missed the interview with Julie Welch about the LDWA and Hundreds this morning (Thursday 8 October) can listen to it on this page of the BBC Website. 'Out on Your Feet: The Hallucinatory…

01/10/2009

Heart of Scotland 100 entry now open

Entry for the Heart of Scotland 100 is now open. An entry form, along with the event rules and further information, may be downloaded from the event webpage. Alternatively, online entry through…

01/10/2009

Julie Welch's book 'Out on Your Feet' has now been published

Out on Your Feet', the new book about Hundred Walking by former Strider Editor, Julie Welch, has now been published.  The book describes how, from her first encounters with long distance walking and…

13/09/2009

Archive of 100 Results and Routes is now complete

Electronic archiving of the route descriptions, results, certificates and badges for all the LDWA 100s, spanning the years 1973-2009, has now been completed. The material may be found in the Library…

20/08/2009

The Hebden - Change of Date

The Hebden will be run next year on Saturday 23rd January rather than Saturday 9th January so as to enable participants to enter The Tandem which is being held on the earlier date. The Hebden 2010…

01/08/2009

Heart of Scotland 100 Webpages Now Online

The webpages for the 2010 Heart of Scotland 100 are now online at this link The webpages include general information on the event, event rules, pictures of the route, etc. There is also a…

01/08/2009

New Book on Hundreds by Julie Welch

In a new 250 page book, 'Out on Your Feet', sports writer and former Strider Editor, Julie Welch, describes how from her first encounters with long distance walking and the LDWA she was enthused to…

26/07/2009

BBN Founders Memorial Bench

BBN have installed a Memorial Bench in memory of their 2 founder members Chris Meredith MBE and Chris Goodman who passed away in 2008 which was the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the group The…

15/06/2009

Heart of Scotland 100

The Heart of Scotland 100 will be held over the weekend of 29th-31st May 2010. There is no local group and the organisation is being undertaken by members of Cumbria, Cleveland, Northumbria and…

11/06/2009

LDWA Donations for Projects

Members are reminded that if they would like the National Committee to consider a donation in 2009 from LDWA funds to a project or cause relevant to the aims of the Association, in line with the LDWA…

09/06/2009

Shirley Foster

It is with deep sadness that we record the death of Shirley Ann Forster who died on 9th June 2009. Shirley, wife of John Forster, had been a member of the East Yorkshire LDWA since 1981

01/06/2009

Wessex 100 Results

The results of the Wessex 100 are now on the Wessex 100 Website. Results of the Marshals' Walk may be found here

30/05/2009

Wessex 100 Photographs on Web

Photographs taken by Steve Clark, 'Official' 100 Photographer, are now on the BBN website

20/05/2009

Eileen Knopfel Memorial Walks

Well-known walker and member of Westmorland and North Lancs LDWA Group Eileen Knopfel died earlier this year. Rosemary Webster, a close friend of Eileen, will be walking 60 miles over 3 days in June…

09/05/2009

Wessex 100 Marshals' Walk Results

The results for the Wessex 100 Marshals' Walk, held on 2nd-4th May, may be found on the Marshals' Walk web site

01/05/2009

Live Cam Coverage of Wessex 100

There will be live camera coverage of both the Marshals Walk and the Main Event streamed from Petersfield. A mobile camera will be installed outside the Good Intent (or through the window if…

28/04/2009

National Trail Walkers Certificates Now Available

Attractive certificates for those on the LDWA Register of National Trail Walkers are now available! As mentioned in April Strider the Register records anyone who has completed 5, 10, 15 or all 18…

25/04/2009

Opening of the 'Around Corby' Long Distance Path

The new 35 mile Around Corby Long Distance Path will be officially opened as part of the Around Corby Walking Festival over the weekend of 2nd-4th May. The route, which connects the 7 parishes of…

18/04/2009

Extension of the Cowal Way in Southwest Scotland

The Cowal Way in southwest Scotland now runs all the way from Portavadie to Inveruglas, Loch Lomond, making it 57miles (92km) in all. This makes it possible to walk all the way from the Mull of…

05/04/2009

Walk to remember Dave Green and unveil a seat

On Friday 24th April 2009 there will be a 6 mile walk from South Kenton Underground Station to Hendon Central Underground Station to remember Dave Green and to unveil a seat in his memory at Barn…

02/04/2009

New Series on Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk

LDWA members may be interested to know that the new series on Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk will be shown on BBC4 starting on Thursday 9th April at 8.30 pm, repeated at 2 am the next morning. See…

02/04/2009

LDWA Establish National Trails Register

As mentioned in April Strider, the LDWA has set up a Register of National Trail Walkers. The Register will record those who have completed 5, 10, 15 or all 18 'Official' National Trails in England…

15/03/2009

LDWA AGM Weekend - Change of Chair

The LDWA AGM weekend took place in Llandrindod Wells over the first weekend in March. There were four walks of various lengths on the Saturday as well as alternative activities. The Annual Dinner was…

04/03/2009

Eileen Knopfel

Westmorland and North Lancs group are very sad to announce the death of a dear friend, Eileen Knopfel (nee Sedgwick), who passed away quietly at home on Monday 2 March after a short illness.  The…

22/02/2009

No draw necessary for places on the Wessex 100

The entry limit for the Wessex 100s had not been exceeded by 21st February and hence a draw for places on the event was unnecessary. All entries received before this date have been accepted and…

16/01/2009

Calendar of Irish Challenge Walks

For those interested in walking in the Emerald Isle, the Walkers Association of Ireland have an attractive list of challenge walks organised by various bodies during 2009. These include the famous…

13/01/2009

Oxfam Trailtrekker and Trailwalker

For those of you looking for a longer route, perhaps as preparation for the 2010 Hundred, Oxfam is organising two different 100 km routes this year, Trailwalker and Trailtrekker. These events are…

01/01/2009

Entry forms available for the Wessex 100

Entries are now open for the Wessex 100 to be held on Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May 2009. Entry forms may be downloaded from the Wessex 100 Website where further details may be found

04/11/2008

Lots of new items in the new look LDWA shop

Tim Glenn has stocked the LDWA shop with lots of new clothing items just in time for Christmas. The shop layout has been improved and now includes photographs of the new ranges, which are all…

21/10/2008

Tommy Rainford

We are very sorry to report that Tommy Rainford died in hospital on 16th October. Tommy had been an enthusiastic member of the LDWA for almost 20 years, walking and checkpointing with several groups…

02/10/2008

Dave Green

It is with great sadness we report that Dave Green, husband of Jill, died suddenly on Sunday 28th September while he was leading a walk in London. The funeral will be on Tuesday 14th October at…

10/09/2008

The 2009 Wessex Hundred website is live.

You can now view the website for the 2009 Wessex Hundred on www.wessex100.org.uk . The website includes outline route details, checkpoint locations, event rules, a forum, contact information and…

13/06/2008

Plot of time taken against age on the Yoredale 100

Peter Russell has done a fascinating plot of time taken against age of finishers in the Yoredale 100. He has plotted a regression line so that you can see whether you are slow or fast for your age!

15/03/2008

Challenge Walks - Advance Notice of Dates

In an attempt to avoid some clashes in the events calendar, events organisers are invited to update the web calendar with the provisional date of their event(s) at the earliest opportunity - all that…

28/02/2008

Completer lists can be viewed online

The lists of completers of the Hillwalkers Registers maintained by Alan Castle can now be viewed online. From the Services menu on the LDWA Homepage click on Hillwalkers Register, then select one of…

01/02/2008

Online Entry for Events

It is now possible to enter the Trollers Trot directly online from the Trollers Trot event page on the LDWA website . Any walk organiser who wishes to have a similar system in place should contact…

16/06/2007

Steve Clark's 100 Photos on Web

Steve Clark's photo sequence of the Cant Canolbath 100 is now up on the Beds, Bucks & Northants web site

31/05/2007

Plot of time taken against age of 100 finishers

Peter Russell has plotted a table comparing the age of those completing the recent hundred with the time taken and performed a liner regression that identifies some slight correlation. Perhaps the…

17/04/2007

Tick Alert campaign aimed at walkers

The Tick Alert campaign aims to raise awareness of tick born diseases in Britain and abroad, particularly amongst walkers and those who participate in outdoor activities. Tick Borne Encephalitis and…

17/03/2007

Reduced subsecription rate to TGO magazine

The Great Outdoors (TGO) magazine offer a reduced subscription rate to walking associations and the LDWA is one of them. This is advertised on page 3 of TGO magazine every month. The current cover…