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Two Ben Nevis climbers airlifted in separate incidents
Two climbers were rescued in separate incidents on Britain’s highest mountain. A cragfast climber was winched from the Douglas Boulder on Ben Nev...
Injured Windy Gap speed flier airlifted after Sty Head crash
A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering serious injuries in a speed-flying accident.
Kirkby Stephen mountain rescuers receive Queen's medal from president
Members of a Cumbrian mountain rescue team received medals for their volunteer work from the organisation’s president.
Rescue team uses 'technological voodoo' to find lost Langdale family
A family was rescued after getting lost on a Lakeland fell in darkness. The three walkers were on the fells above Great Langdale yesterday when the...
Britain's commons at risk from secret 'filching' of land, says Open Spaces Society
Britain’s ancient commons are in danger from surreptitious ‘filching’ by companies and individuals, a campaign group says.
Deep council cuts making many paths unusable, Ramblers say
Deep cuts to council rights-of-way budgets are likely to leave paths overgrown and unusable, Britain’s largest walkers’ charity warned.
Overdue Glen Cannich hiker told by walkers: 'They're searching for you'
A missing man was found safe and well after a group of walkers came across him and said a search was underway for him.
BioLite CampStove picks up outdoor writers' award for innovation
Outdoor writers and photographers have awarded their annual innovation award to a stove which uses twigs and pine cones as fuel to cook backpackers’ meals, while at the same time recharging electronic devices.
April Jones search-dog handler's message to Machynlleth: thank you
Scores of mountain rescuers took part in the recent search for the missing five-old-girl April Jones in the mid-Wales town of Machynlleth.
Patterdale mountain rescuers aid walker taken ill on Lakeland route
A walker had to be rescued after becoming unwell during a Lake District outing. The 83-year-old man was on a route between Glenridding and Howtown ...
Injured mountain biker airlifted after Gisburn Forest crash
A mountain biker was rescued after suffering head injuries in a crash at a Lancashire forest. The 29-year-old also dislocated his shoulder in the i...
Frits Vrijlandt elected UIAA president after no-confidence vote in former head
The world body for mountaineering has a new leader, elected after former president Mike Mortimer stood down following a vote of no confidence.
Outdoor boss Andrew Denton buttonholes David Cameron on campaign launch
The boss of an outdoor trade body managed to buttonhole the Prime Minister to plug the upcoming Britain on Foot campaign.
Public's views sought on north Norfolk stretch of England Coast Path
Outdoor enthusiasts are being asked for their views on the next stages of the planned England Coast Path.
Dales rescuers face cash shortfall with ending of Broughton Game Show
Two rescue teams are faced with finding a new source of cash after the decision to end a long-running fundraising event.
Hypothermic potholer rescued from Old Ing Cave in Yorkshire Dales
A caver was treated for hypothermia after being rescued from a Yorkshire Dales system. The 45-year-old was on a through trip from Old Ing Cave to D...
Scafell Pike clean up bags a mountain of rubbish
A clean up on England’s highest fell produced a mountain of waste. The litter pick, organised by Stockport-based mountain leader Dave Ascough, tu...
Lost Cairngorms walker found after surviving night on mountain
A walker who was lost overnight on Britain’s second-highest mountain was found unharmed by rescuers as overnight gales and torrential rain approached the area.
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7 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
8 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
9 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
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