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Blog: Staying safe, having fun and appreciating.
18th October 2020 by Matt Dawson in October 2020
Blog: Staying safe, having fun and appreciating.
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It is now October. My last blog was way back in March, before the pandemic started to change all of our lives. I hope this blog find you, your families

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Making a television programme in the Peak District (Part two)
14th August 2016 by Matt Dawson in August 2016
Making a television programme in the Peak District (Part two)
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Continuing from last weeks blog this is the second instalment. I will provide a few more videos and photographs of what was happening behind the camera whilst making the program.

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Working with a national TV broadcaster in the Peak District
3rd July 2016 by Matt Dawson in July 2016
Working with a national TV broadcaster in the Peak District
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Over the last two months i have been working with the Japanese state TV broadcaster, NHK. NHK are the equivalent of the BBC in the United Kingdom. They broadcast to

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Exploring the Peak District on foot
3rd June 2016 by Matt Dawson in June 2016
Exploring the Peak District on foot
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Today to share the sun with me i was joined by Steve, Kevin, Joanne and Rose. I was working for peak walking adventures. My clients were staying in Edale and

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Derwent edge & Ladybower reservoir walk
21st May 2016 by Matt Dawson in May 2016
Derwent edge & Ladybower reservoir walk
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Today i was joined by Amanda, Karen, Katey and Tracey. I was working for Peak walking adventures today. After looking at the mountain weather forecasts we decided to make the

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National three peaks training day
23rd April 2016 by Matt Dawson in April 2016
National three peaks training day
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Today i spent the day with Simon, Russell and Steve. In order to raise attention and money for charity they are taking on the National three peaks challenge. In under

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Walking across Kinder Scout in the Peak district
13th September 2015 by Matt Dawson in September 2015
Walking across Kinder Scout in the Peak district
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Today i had the company of Colin who contacted myself wanting to explore the Kinder Scout plateau. I am always very cautious of the weather on any mountain terrain, even

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Blog: Navigation training in the Peak district
31st August 2015 by Matt Dawson in August 2015
Blog: Navigation training in the Peak district
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Today i was assisting Michael as he contacted me to help him practice his navigation skills.  He heads off to the north of Scotland to walk the impressive Cape Wrath

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Guided walking in the Peak district
22nd August 2015 by Matt Dawson in August 2015
Guided walking in the Peak district
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Private guided walks in the Peak District for you and your friends.

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Blog: Enjoying summer walking in the Peak district
16th July 2015 by Matt Dawson in January 2014
Blog: Enjoying summer walking in the Peak district
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After monitoring synoptic charts for the last few days the weather appeared ideal for a walk today. My prediction was right! I had the weather on my side and set

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Qualified Mountain Leader and UK Athletics Running Leader living and working in the Peak district

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