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Andy Kirkpatrick gives up writing – and then wins Boardman-Tasker prize
Climber and raconteur Andy Kirkpatrick has won one of the top awards for mountain literature – the day after he announced he was giving up as a writer.
RAF crew joins major Lancashire search for missing walker John Rayton
A major search is continuing for a walker who failed to return home. Police are appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts for sightings of 70-ye...
MPs tell Transport Secretary: lives at risk in new rescue helicopter scheme
The chair of a House of Commons select committee has told a Government minister there are worries the closure of two search and rescue helicopter bases might lead to more deaths.
Rescuers in 10-hour overnight callout to four walkers cragfast on Lingmell
A group of walkers had to be rescued after they strayed on to steep ground when they took a wrong turn coming down from England’s highest mountain.
Scottish mountain safety lecture series includes cross-border date
Scotland’s mountaineering body is heading south for the day, to get across the safety message for hillwalkers and climbers.
Cavers warn of Dales pothole danger after entrance collapse
Cavers have issued a warning of the dangerous state of part of a Yorkshire Dales system. The White Rose Pothole Club said one of the entrances to t...
Students rescued in two Ogwen Valley incidents after darkness falls
Thirteen students were rescued in two separate incidents in Snowdonia. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation lowered nine climbers to safety on...
Lancashire police appeal for information after shot buzzard found by walker
Police are appealing for information after a buzzard had to be put down after being shot. The bird was found by a walker at a Scout camp in West La...
Lost walkers airlifted after major night search near High Cup Nick
Six lost walkers were airlifted from a Pennine fell after a major night-time search. Four other members of the group managed to walk to safety and ...
Country landowners say no need for new Isle of Wight coastal access
The organisation that represents country landowners said there is no need to extend the England Coast Path to the Isle of Wight.
Bonington Olympic torch auction raises £13,500 for Community Action Nepal
A charity auction of the Olympic torch carried by Sir Chris Bonington to the summit of Snowdon has raised £13,500.
Karen Darke's book charts road from climbing fall to Paralympic glory
She will be remembered perhaps for her attempt at comradeship in the London Paralympics when she joined hands with fellow cyclist Rachel Morris as they crossed the line together in a bid to share the bronze paracycling medal.
New bridleway takes cyclists and walkers away from Dales main road
Cyclists and walkers travelling between two Yorkshire Dales villages no longer have to take their lives in their hands on a busy main road.
Call to demolish Glencoe home tainted by Jimmy Savile's ownership
A councillor has suggested a Highland cottage once owned by one of the key figures in Scottish mountaineering should be demolished because it has become the target for vandals.
More camping bans on way as park bosses plan Scotland's own 'Yosemite'?
National park bosses have unveiled plans to transform part of the Highlands with new campsites, motorhome facilities and commercial kiosks.
Forestry Commission: no need to close affected dieback woodland to walkers
Britain’s forestry experts say there is no need to close woodland to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts following outbreaks of the deadly ash dieback fungus.
Bridge to Glencoe's Lost Valley finally reopens after two-month delay
The bridge leading to the Lost Valley in Glencoe has finally reopened, almost five months after it was closed for repairs.
Walker seriously hurt in 100ft fall from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn
A walker was seriously injured when he fell 30m (100ft) from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain.
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2 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
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4 Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe (5)
5 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
6 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
7 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
8 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
9 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
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