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CaptainVertigo
2012-07-18 23:21:42
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The Romantic Tradition
I remain convinced that the apparently anti-intellectual nature of this site is but a clever pose. Hill folk such as ourselves are incontrovertibly philosophical Romantics with a capital "R". There isn't one among us who doesn't dip into Rousseau, Keats, Shelley or MacFarlane as we munch our grub atop the sacred heights. But should a kindred spirit approach the much loved script is shoved into the backpack: our Romanticism is far too personal to be exposed to the kind of locker room banter that has become commonplace on the hills. Romanticism is essentially a flight back to the wild. It is a reaction against the soulless anomie of industrialisation and urbanisation. It seeks the authentic by fleeing the charade of modern life. MacFarlane refers to the Christian monks of our Atlantic extremities seeking to mirror the inner and outer landscapes. And while there is drama and fever in our great cities (think of the opening scene of Woody Allen's Manhattan) the ultimate shock and awe is to be found on top of the world looking down on creation when the light is right. It is a purer experience and ultimately more satisfying. (New MV members may wish to go to YouTube and watch the three wonderful hours of Peter Ackroyd's "The Romantics" -Nature, Liberty and Eternity (BBC 2005) ) |
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Ryan_mournes |
Ryan_mournes 5 hours ago.
Just moved to Sligo from Dublin, exploring the high places. Most experience in the Mournes. |
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Summit Summary
The Calf: Howgill Fells, Yorkshire Dales |
Collaborative entry Last edit by: brenno 12 hours ago.
The Howgill Fells in north west Yorkshire are undiscovered gems and the Calf at 676m is the highest point. Lovely walking country - no heather, no peat hags, most of the mountains are covered by ... |
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Forum: General
Bunclody Hillwalking Day |
simon3 16 hours ago.
On the Saturday of Bunclody’s Gathering Week (July27), some walks are being organised in the Blackstairs Mountains, which act as a beautiful backdrop to the town. From these hills on a clear day... |
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Summit Comment
Lugnabrick NE Top: Fine views |
paddyhillsbagger a day ago.
Ended a circular walk on this top which started on Ben Beg leaving car near L963 569 after asking local farmer. There are great views all around the 5 tops taken in on this circuit and Lugnabrick ... |
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The Shay Elliott Memorial Walk |
amadain17 2 days ago.
Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:8.1km, Climb: 132m, Area: Kirikee Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Kirike |
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The Gossan Stones |
amadain17 2 days ago.
Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:6.4km, Climb: 152m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) |
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Forum: General
Dowds Bill - media interest. |
simon3 3 days ago.
The Irish Times has a report on Robert Dowds Access to the Countryside Bill, 2013.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/d%C3%A1il-to-debate-plan-to-give-walkers-guaranteed-access-to-land-1.1... |
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Summit Comment
Conigar: The other side |
thomas_g a day ago.
Parked at W05344 63922 (one car - just). Walked back to the gate and straight up the hill for the peak. It's less than 1.5 hours up and back. Views from the top ok, but the nicest view is over the... |
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