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Pen-y-ghent walker rescued after injuring ankle on icy path
A walker was rescued from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after slipping and injuring her ankle. The woman was coming down Pen-y-ghent yesterday w...
Paraglider rescued from Carrock Fell after take-off crash-landing
A paraglider was rescued after he crash-landed on a Lake District fell. The 42-year-old from Penrith was trying to take off from Carrock Fell today...
Mountain experts plead with hillgoers to plan for winter trips
Mountaineering experts are pleading with hillgoers to go prepared for winter after a series of tragic incidents over the past few weeks.
Hindscarth walker rescued after slip leads to knee injury
A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after slipping and injuring herself. The 55-year-old woman dislocated her knee in the incident on Hindsca...
William Currie named as third Cairngorms avalanche victim
Police have named the young mountaineer who died in last Thursday’s avalanche in the Chalamain Gap.
Family of Barbara Colling thanks rescuers and volunteers after body found
The family of a woman whose body was found in the North York Moors national park after a major search has thanked mountain rescuers and others who looked for her.
Bothy charity says commercial use of shelters is putting them in jeopardy
The charity that looks after almost a hundred mountain shelters has reminded users they are not available for commercial use.
Ben Vorlich walker rescued after 'broken leg' phone call
A man was airlifted from a Highland mountain after injuring his leg. Police said today’s initial emergency call from the walker on Ben Vorlich in...
Mountaineers demand BBC puts record straight after Newsnight discussion
Mountaineers are demanding the BBC puts the record straight after a Newsnight discussion in which a freelance journalist called for access to Scotland’s mountains to be restricted.
Man injured in Helvellyn plunge as four rescued in busy day for teams
A man was airlifted from England’s third highest mountain after falling more than 300ft and injuring himself.
Divers' Windermere lake clean-up could break world record
A clean-up of a Cumbrian lake could is set to break a world record for the number of divers involved.
Cockermouth mountain rescuers open doors to mark 60th anniversary
A Lake District mountain rescue team will throw open its doors this weekend as it celebrates a diamond day.
Walker with head injury airlifted from Corridor Route on Scafell Pike range
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District mountainside after injuring her head. The woman was on the Corridor Route on the Scafell Pike range tod...
Cumbria panel confirms vote to ditch Lake District nuclear dump plan
A local authority panel has confirmed Cumbria’s rejection of plans to build a giant nuclear storage site in the Lake District.
Police warn stolen The North Face clothing may be on sale after burglary
Police are warning outdoor enthusiasts that stolen gear may be offered for sale after a burglary at a retailer.
Throw out Stronelairg windfarm proposal, mountaineers tell planners
Mountaineers are calling on planners to throw out a controversial proposal to build 83 wind turbines in a wild area of the Highlands.
10-year-old boy seriously injured in fall from Swirral Edge
A young walker is in hospital with serious injuries after falling from Swirral Edge in the Lake District.
Couple rescued from Steel Fell after getting lost in dark
A pair of walkers were rescued after getting lost in darkness on a Lake District fell. The couple called for help from Steel Fell yesterday when th...