Could Graham or someone else please help? I'm looking to gauge the extent of fell running participation in the UK....do any such figures or estimates exist? Is it a growing sport? If so, how quickly is it growing? Would growth in numbers be considered a good thing or is there thinking to the contrary?
My perception is that there is growing interest in the sport as part of a wider "trend" towards wilderness/mountain pursuits (wild swimming, mountain biking, trail running etc). Does anyone think this is true?
Has "Feet in the Clouds" brought a new "audience to the sport?
Any thoughts/discussion would be greatly appreciated. I'm writing a couple of things at the moment and it would be very useful to get a broader perspective than my own. Thanks.