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Country diary: Where the Herdwicks are the star of the show

Eskdale, Lake District: In a traditional event that includes hound trials and wrestling, there’s also a ‘world champion’ title at stake

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

‘I still haven’t cried’: Cyclone Gabrielle survivors return to valley laid waste

Residents of Eskdale, in New Zealand, recount fears on night of flooding as they return to salvage belongings and rescuers continue search for bodies

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

Country diary: Sheep valuation day means soggy paperwork and patient waiting

Eskdale, Lake District: When a hill farm changes hands, it’s both a new chapter and a glimpse into the distant past

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022