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Pack a torch, say rescuers after Bleaklow walkers get lost in dark
A mountain rescue team pleaded with walkers to remember to carry torches after a group of eight had to call for help from the Peak District’s second-highest hill.
Mountaineers appeal to windfarm companies to leave munros and corbetts alone
Mountaineers are calling on renewable energy companies to collaborate with them to ensure sensitive mountain areas are protected from windfarm development.
Police appeal for sightings of missing walker William Robb on Speyside Way
Police are appealing to outdoor enthusiasts for sightings of a man who has been missing on a popular walking route since yesterday morning.
Two new Ben Nevis navigation cairns now in place
Work on two new cairns to guide walkers and climbers on Britain’s highest mountain has been completed.
Outdoor industry boss Andrew Denton tells MPs: 'Britain on Foot has legs'
The boss of the trade body for Britain’s outdoor sector called on the whole industry to get behind its drive to get the country on its feet.
Two rescues for Keswick team as walkers injured in separate incidents
Two walkers were rescued in separate incidents in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at about 12.20pm yesterday when a 64-...
Catrin Patterson will tackle Everest trek for Aberglaslyn mountain rescuers
A woman will embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp to help raise cash for a mountain rescue team. Catrin Patterson will also climb the nearby peak ...
Lost family rescued from Twmpa 'lucky to be alive'
Mountain rescuers said a family found in atrocious conditions on a south Wales mountain after a six-hour search are lucky to be alive.
Mick Fowler and Paul Ramsden in 'best ever' climb on new Shiva route
Alpine Club president Mick Fowler and his climbing partner Paul Ramsden have returned triumphant from the Himalaya after posting a first route on a technically difficult remote mountain.
Sir Chris Bonington in Westminster call to get Britons outdoors
Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington is stepping into the corridors of power to urge people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
More 'voodoo' in use by Langdale rescuers as walkers get lost in dark
A group of four walkers were rescued from a Lakeland fell after getting lost in the dark. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team used mobile phone...
Lost Scafell Pike walkers found in stretcher box after search by 50 rescuers
More than 50 volunteer mountain rescuers from four different teams were involved in an eight-hour search for two walkers lost on England’s highest mountain.
Six-year campaign pays off as unlawful Brecon Beacons fence removed
Campaigners are celebrating victory after an unlawful ‘emergency’ fence across national park land was removed.
Walker airlifted from Pillar after ice slip leads to head injury
Two teams were involved in the rescue of a walker who was airlifted from a Lakeland fell. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted just before ...
Jimmy Savile's former Glencoe home daubed with abusive graffiti
Police in the Highlands say a house formerly owned by Jimmy Savile has been daubed with abusive slogans.
New coalition urges Government action on English common land
A coalition of diverse activists ranging from the head of the British Mountaineering Council to a National Farmers’ Union representative is urging the Government to put into action a law passed six years ago to record common land.
Scafell Pike walkers rescued after getting lost in dark
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on England’s highest mountain. The pair called for help yesterday about 7.45pm and Wasdal...
Crib y Ddysgl death-fall woman named as Anna Campiche
The woman who died after falling from a Snowdonia mountain has been named as Anna Campiche. Ms Campiche, 26, of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, was ...
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