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Peter and Charlie Saunders named as father and son in Mont Blanc death fall
The father and son who were killed in a trekking accident in the French Alps have been named. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said Peter Saunde...
Rescuers brave blizzards to find brothers stranded in Brecon Beacons
Mountain rescuers battled night-time blizzards to rescue two brothers who got into difficulties attempting the ascent of south Wales’s highest mountain.
Two injured walkers rescued in separate Yorkshire Dales incidents
A rescue team was called to two incidents involving injured walkers in the Yorkshire Dales. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted ...
Lakeland walker rescued after breaking ankle on Claife Heights
A woman was rescued from a Lake District fell after falling and injuring herself. The walker was in the Three Dubs area of Claife Heights yesterday...
Injured walker airlifted from Arthur's Seat
A walker was rescued from a landmark hill in the Scottish capital after falling and injuring himself.
Family praises Glencoe walker Shaun Bowden's courage in death fall
The family of the walker who died in a fall from Bidean nam Bian last week told how he tried in vain to arrest his slide using his ice axe.
Two Snowdonia climbers airlifted after spending night in freezing conditions
Two climbers were rescued after spending the night on a Snowdonia mountain. The women were airlifted from Glyder Fawr after spending the night in f...
Outdoor bosses prepare for May kick-off for Britain on Foot campaign
Bosses from the UK’s outdoor industry are gearing up for the launch of a major campaign to persuade more people to get active in Britain’s countryside.
Couple airlifted from Ben Oss after 450ft fall
An injured walker was airlifted from a Highland peak after falling more than 650ft down an icy slope.
Three Ben Nevis climbers rescued after spending 18 hours on Tower Ridge
Three men were rescued from Britain’s highest mountain after spending more than 18 hours on a ridge.
Skiddaw walker rescued after ankle injury
A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after injuring his leg. The 46-year-old man was walking on the northern flanks of Skiddaw on Sat...
British father and 12-year-old son die in Mont Blanc trekking fall
A British man and his 12-year-old son have died in a falls on the Mont Blanc massif in France. The 48-year-old was believed to be trying to rescue ...
Hands off Cape Wrath, Ramblers tell Ministry of Defence
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity is calling on the Ministry of Defence to abandon plans to extend its firing range at the country’s most north-westerly point.
Experts say Easter's on the way but it's still winter in the mountains
Mountain experts are reminding Easter holidaymakers that Scotland’s hills are still in full winter condition.
Fledgling Lesotho rescuers will learn from Scottish mountain expertise
A group hoping to set up a rescue service in Africa will spend time with experts in Scotland to learn from their world-class knowledge.
Jess the collie's radio message is plea to walkers to clean up after their dog
A four-legged expert is taking to the airwaves to encourage dog owners to clean up after their animals in the Scottish countryside.
Floating flags will aid Pennine Way walkers in Northumberland Cheviots
Parts of the northernmost section of Britain’s first national trail will be on a firmer footing after work to repair the route.
Climber airlifted to hospital after fall in Coire an t-Sneachda
A climber was airlifted from a Highland mountain after suffering serious injuries in a fall. Police were alerted about 2.20pm yesterday, Sunday, af...