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Fix the Fells Two male rangers dig up stone on Helvellyn. A lake can be seen in the background on the left-hand side.

Major Repairs Begin on Helvellyn’s Swirls Path, First Since 1980s

Repair work on Helvellyn’s Swirls Path, the first since the 1980s, is underway to address erosion and vegetation damage. The three-year project includes stone pitching and landscaping to protect the environment and improve walker safety.

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Family Adventure Weekend Camping and Exploring in the Peak District

A family’s weekend in the Peak District included hiking, swimming, camping, and staying in community-run cabins, supporting local ecological and social projects while exploring the natural beauty of Bamford and Ladybower.

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Exploring Bosnia’s Perućica: Europe’s Oldest Forest and Its Wild Inhabitants

Explore Perućica, Europe’s oldest forest in Bosnia, home to wolves, chamois, and elusive brown bears. Guided tours reveal ancient biodiversity and conservation challenges in this primeval wildwood.

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EasyJet Flight Diverts to Rome Over Power Bank in Checked Luggage

An EasyJet flight from Egypt to London was diverted to Rome after a passenger's power bank was found charging in checked luggage, violating safety rules. The flight landed safely, and passengers were accommodated. Airlines enforce strict regulations on power banks due to fire risks.

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Plant-Hunting Couple Robbed at Knifepoint by Machete Gang in Guatemala

Plant-hunting couple Sue and Bleddyn Wynn Jones reveal they were robbed at knifepoint by machete-wielding gangsters in Guatemala during their global plant-collecting expeditions. Their nursery has introduced over 4,000 cultivated varieties to the UK and earned a royal warrant.

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Major Repairs Begin on Helvellyn’s Swirls Path, First Since 1980s

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Family Adventure Weekend Camping and Exploring in the Peak District

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Exploring Bosnia’s Perućica: Europe’s Oldest Forest and Its Wild Inhabitants

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EasyJet Flight Diverts to Rome Over Power Bank in Checked Luggage

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Plant-Hunting Couple Robbed at Knifepoint by Machete Gang in Guatemala

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Race Across the World Duo Jo and Kush Reflect on Friendship, Fame, and Family

Jo Diop and Kush Burman, stars of Race Across the World, discuss their friendship, emotional moments, and future plans amid their journey across Europe and Asia.

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BBC/Studio Lambert Jo and Kush, who are carrying large backpacks, are smiling at the camera at the start of Race Across The World in Italy. Jo is on the left and his wearing a white t-shirt with a black backpack, while Kush is wearing a blue t-shirt and has a red backpack. The background behind them is blurred but you can just about make out some blue sky and white clouds.

Share Your Best UK Coastal Walk Tip and Win a £200 Coolstays Voucher

Submit your favourite UK coastal walk tip for a chance to win £200 towards a Coolstays break. Entries close 18 May at 10am BST. UK residents only.

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Man looking at the view of the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs on the coastline. The man is wearing jeans, a red checked shirt, navy blue gilet and a rucksack

Cairngorm Mountain Expands Appeal with DJ Gigs and New Toboggan Ride Plans

Cairngorm Mountain is diversifying by hosting high-altitude DJ gigs and proposing a new toboggan ride to attract visitors amid shorter, inconsistent snowsports seasons caused by climate change.

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Getty Images Two snowboarders in whiteout conditions at Cairngorm Mountain. There is ski lift infrastructure in the background.

Meet Alan Rouget: Touring Ireland on a Unique Two-Metre Tall Bicycle

French cyclist Alan Rouget tours Ireland on a custom two-metre tall bicycle, engaging locals and embracing adventure while traveling over 2,000km since November.

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Alan Rouget A man is standing beside a large bicycle. The seat and handlebars are taller than his head. The bicycle is painted purple and has baskets and bags attached on the front and back. The man is wearing a green coat and hat.

Summer Hiking Adventures from Saas-Fee to Champéry in the Swiss Alps

Experience summer hiking in the Swiss Alps' Valais canton, from glacier swims and via ferrata climbs to mountain huts and alpine villages like Saas-Fee and Champéry.

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Four hikers in the alps in Summer mountains in background and sun

Safety Concerns Raised After British Teen's Death on Ha Giang Motorbike Loop in Vietnam

The death of British teen Orla Wates on Vietnam's Ha Giang motorbike loop raises safety concerns amid rugged terrain, congestion, and varying guide standards.

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Orla Wates sitting outside wearing a floral dress

Six-Year-Old Riley Nears 40 Flights as Scotland’s Extreme Day Trippers Rise

Six-year-old Riley is about to take his 40th flight with his mother Rhona, who leads a growing Scottish community of extreme day trippers traveling abroad and returning the same day, balancing experiences with environmental concerns.

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Rhona Paton A woman with long brown hair and sunglasses, hugging a young boy who is wearing blue sunglasses. They are standing in front of blue water and a blue sky.