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New Year's Day lake swim by Ogwen Valley rescuers will help keep gear dry

Mountain rescuers will take a dip in a Snowdonia lake – to help keep their gear dry. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation pla...

28 December 2012

Search continues on Skye for injured Cuillin walker

A search for a missing walker has resumed on a Scottish island. Police were alerted about 2.30pm yesterday that a man had been injured in a fall on...

28 December 2012

Caver calls for help after getting stuck in Pippikin Pot

Rescuers went to the aid of a caver who found herself in a tight squeeze underground. The 27-year-old got wedged in the Ease Gill system in the wes...

27 December 2012

'Fortunate' walker refuses treatment after Glenderaterra fall

A walker who suffered only minor injuries in a 10ft in a fall in the Lake District was described as ‘very fortunate’ by rescuers.

27 December 2012

McNeish: allowing Allt Duine turbines 'hypocrisy' in Natural Scotland year

A key outdoors author and broadcaster has joined opponents of a major windfarm development planned for the Scottish Highlands in calling for its rejection.

26 December 2012

Injured walker rescued from Rossett Gill, Great Langdale

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell in an operation involving two mountain rescue teams. The man, who was walking alone, injured his knee and...

23 December 2012

Walker rescued after sheltering overnight on Ben Nevis

A walker was rescued after spending the night on top of Britain’s highest mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was alerted yesterday evening t...

20 December 2012

Police warn climbers of short daylight after Ben Nevis and Cairngorms rescues

Police in the Highlands appealed to hillgoers to remember the shorter daylight hours at this time of year after two rescues, one of which was carried out in darkness.

19 December 2012

Exhausted walker airlifted from Lakeland fell High Street

Two mountain rescue teams went to the aid of a collapsed walker who was airlifted from a Lakeland fell.

19 December 2012

Conditions worsen for Skye rescuers searching for injured Cuillin walker

Rescuers are continuing their search in worsening conditions for a walker who fell from one of Scotland’s most challenging ranges.

28 December 2012

Rescue underway after walker falls in Cuillin on Skye

Police in the Hebrides said a mountain rescue operation is underway after a walker fell and injured himself.

27 December 2012

England has wettest year on record with most rain for more than 100 years

There was good news today for waterproof clothing manufacturers as it was announced parts of the UK have had their wettest year on record.

27 December 2012

Walkers in South-West warned of landslide danger following heavy rain

Walkers in south-west England are being warned to take care after the Met Office issued a landslide warning.

26 December 2012

Happy Christmas to you all from everyone at grough!

The team at grough would like to wish all our online friends a happy Christmas. We hope you all have a fabulous festive season and that Santa bring...

23 December 2012

Special brew helps Holme Valley mountain rescuers' new HQ bid

Christmas revellers will be able to raise a glass of festive cheer and help mountain rescuers. The Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team’s local brew...

21 December 2012

Gaelic experts offer help for outdoor fans puzzled by Highland place names

Do you know your Stob from your Sgurr? More to the point, can you get your tongue around mountain names such as Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan? For Sas...

20 December 2012

Troops' Gangnam Style parody video brings in cash for Swaledale rescue team

A spoof video of troops in Afghanistan performing their version of South Korean hit Gangnam Style has helped raise more than £4,000 for a mountain rescue team.

19 December 2012

Mountain experts recommend items for outdoor fans' Santa's list

Mountain experts have come up with a last-minute Christmas shopping list to help outdoor fans stay safe on the hills.

17 December 2012

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