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Cool sponsored mile for Everest climber on way to summit
How does a mountaineer pass the time while making an attempt on the world’s highest mountain? If you’re record-breaking British Everest climber...
Dog walkers and literary pilgrims among Pennine visitors, survey finds
Dog walkers mingled with literary pilgrims who had travelled half way round the globe at a windswept ruin high on the Pennine Way.
Kenton Cool ready to leave Base Camp for Everest Olympic pledge attempt
Record-breaking Everest summiteer Kenton Cool is preparing for his push to the summit of the world’s highest mountain.
Rescue ends walker's Coast to Coast effort after just one mile
A walker was rescued after injuring himself less than a mile after starting a 192-mile trek. The man suffered an ankle injury on St Bees Head today...
Five will tackle Snowdon in memory of friend who died on mountain
Five men will walk to the top of Wales’s highest mountain in memory of a friend who fell to his death on the hill earlier this year.
Walker airlifted after fall from remote Highland peak
A man was airlifted from a remote Highland peak after falling and injuring himself. The walker fell about 2½m (8ft) near the summit of Stac Pollai...
Police appeal after buzzard's body found
Police are appealing for help from the public after the body of a protected bird of prey was found. Derbyshire Constabulary said the buzzard, which...
Medal routes launch hopes to inspire Scots to walk to fitness
Scotland’s sports minister will step out today to kick off a scheme to get Scotland on its feet in the run-up to the Olympics.
Almost 2,000 teens complete gruelling Ten Tors
Almost 2,000 teenagers managed to complete a tough two-day challenge over Dartmoor at the weekend. Organisers of the Ten Tors challenge said 251 of...
Last few places up for grabs in Highland mountain marathon
Organisers of a mountain marathon taking place next month said there are still a few places left. The Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon will be held in...
Three Peaks walker rescued after ankle injury
A walker tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks had to be rescued after injuring herself on the route. The 38-year-old woman injured her ankle yesterda...
Mountain rescue dog handlers' plea as funding falls short
Volunteers whose dogs help find missing walkers and mountaineers are pleading for the public’s help in funding their group.
Mountain rescuers will light beacon on Beacons for Queen's jubilee
Mountain rescuers plan to join the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations by lighting a beacon – on the Brecon Beacons.
Police name pair who died in munro microlight crash
Police say the two men who died on a munro in the southern Highlands have been formally identified. Alan McCaskie, 63, of Broughty Ferry, Dundee, a...
Pennine Bridleway and Chamonix feature in new guidebooks
Mountain bikers have a new guide to one of the country’s newest national trails. Outdoor guidebook specialist Cicerone’s Cycling the Pennine Br...
Airlift for man injured on Snowdon
A man was airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after injuring his ankle. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team was joined in the rescue on Snowdon by...
Second bothy opens on Hebridean isle
Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts now have access to a second bothy on a Hebridean isle. The Mountain Bothies Association has taken over the care of ...
Access group welcomes Government plans to update 'lost' paths on maps
Access campaigners welcomed coalition Government moves to speed up the process of registering ‘lost’ footpaths and other rights of way.
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