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Ramblers tell Whitehall: set up charity to look after England's national trails
Britain’s biggest walking campaigning organisation called for the setting up of a charity trust to oversee England’s national trails.
Missing West Highland Way walker rescued as darkness falls
A walker on the West Highland Way was rescued after he was reported missing. The 70-year-old failed to turn up at his lodgings yesterday evening an...
Reel Rock Tour brings top climbing films to Britain for first time
Organisers of an adventure film tour coming to Britain for the first time said they hope to involve local clubs and organisations in the event.
Three rescued from Lingmell in 13-hour 'difficult' night-time rescue
Three walkers were rescued in an overnight operation lasting 13 hours and which involved two teams and two search dogs.
Walker's body found after search on Ben Cruachan
A walker has died on a Scottish mountain after becoming separated from his companions. The 75-year-old was reported missing last night, Saturday, a...
Lost Starling Dodd walkers rescued from misty fell
A pair of walkers were rescued yesterday after getting lost in mist on a Lakeland fell. The walkers called for help yesterday from Starling Dodd ab...
Aira Force walker suffers suspected broken jaw in fall
A man was rescued from a Lakeland beauty spot after suffering a suspected broken jaw in a fall. The 66-year-old from Brighton was crossing the stre...
Farm manager Tom McKellar fined after poison find following eagle death
A farm manager has been fined £1,200 for possessing a banned poison so toxic a quarter of a teaspoon’s worth can kill a man.
Mountaineers add their voice to fight against Stronelairg windfarm plans
Scotland’s mountaineering body has joined the clamour to stop the construction of what it said would be the largest windfarm in the North of Scotland.
Lost mountain bikers and walkers rescued by Coniston team
Mountain rescuers were called out to find lost walkers and mountain bikers in the Lake District. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 3.30p...
Overrunning repairs mean Glencoe's Coire Gabhail bridge stays closed to walkers
Walkers and climbers heading for a Highland valley will have to contend with a bridge closure and diversion for longer than expected.
Mountaineering bodies unite in campaign to save mountains from windfarms
Britain’s two representative bodies for mountaineers have united in their opposition to the building of windfarms on Scotland’s highest mountains.
Walker who died on Ben Cruachan named as Alexander Sproule
Police have named the walker whose body was found on a munro. Alexander Sproule, 74, was reported missing by his walking group after he failed to r...
Rescuers called out to help injured dog on Wast Water Screes path
Rescuers are warning walkers with dogs of the difficulties their four-legged friend face on a popular Lakeland route.
Mountain rescuer: 'GPS phones only any use for urban walks'
A mountain rescue expert has told hillwalkers GPS mobile phones are only fit for urban walking, and anyone heading for the hills should learn to use a map and compass.
Missing Snowdonia walker found safe after major overnight search
A walker was found safe and well after a major overnight search involving three mountain rescue teams, search dogs and an RAF helicopter.
Steve Birkinshaw wins the Dragon's Back Race
Ultrarunner Steve Birkinshaw has won the Dragon’s Back Race, which ends today in south Wales after a gruelling route over the mountainous spine of the country.
Prince Harry backs wounded soldiers' South Pole bid
Prince Harry will support a gruelling trip by wounded and injured servicemen and women in a bid to reach the South Pole.
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