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National Trust boss Dame Fiona to step down after 11 years
The head of the National Trust has announced she is stepping down from her post. Dame Fiona Reynolds said she would miss working for charity but wa...
Rescuers thank farmer who helped find lost walkers
Mountain rescuers thanked a farmer who helped in finding four missing walkers. The four women, from Oxford, had a guidebook but no map or compass f...
Photographer charts decay of Pennine Way farm building passed by thousands
A professional photographer will chart the decay of a ruined farmhouse high on the Yorkshire hills, which is passed by thousands of walkers on the Pennine Way.
No criminal charges over polar bear death of Eton student on Arctic trip
Authorities in Svalbard say no-one will be prosecuted over the death of a 17-year-old Eton College student who was attacked by a polar bear last year.
Hillwalker airlifted after collapse on fell
A man was airlifted from a fell after collapsing while out hillwalking in the Lake District. The 51-year-old was on Ullock Pike yesterday, Thursday...
Rescue team challenges walkers to complete 45-mile witch route
A mountain rescue team is challenging walkers to complete a 45-mile route to help it raise funds. Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team Pendle...
Peak fund grant will help create Kinder Trespass archive
A two-year project to create an archive of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass has received a cash boost. The Peak District National Park Authority’s ...
Pies and Prejudice author's talk will aid mountain rescuers
A broadcaster, music presenter and author will present an evening of entertainment to help raise funds for a mountain rescue team.
Julia takes up role as Scout ambassador
Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury, who is currently to be seen on BBC TV exploring the countryside with Hugh Dennis, has become an ambassador for Britain’s Scouts.
Children of jailed Kinder trespassers will help mark 80th anniversary
The children of two of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers who were jailed for their part in the incident will take part in the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the event.
Mountain biker rescued after fall leads to leg injuries
A mountain biker was rescued after falling and injuring herself in a Lakeland forest. Fourteen members of the Coniston Mountain Rescue Team went to...
Walkers rescued after getting lost in Lakeland gill
Two walkers were rescued in a six-hour operation after getting lost while coming down from England’s highest mountain.
Rescuers find missing walker unconscious in tent
A walker was taken to hospital after being found unconscious by rescuers on a long-distance trail. The 49-year-old was reported overdue on Thursday...
Scottish outdoor fans urged to make views known as threat of regulation looms
The body representing climbers and hillwalkers north of the border is urging clubs and individuals to make their view known on plans to regulate adventurous activities.
Former national park learning centre set to reopen as youth hostel
A former national park learning centre will reopen as a youth hostel after a £2m refurbishment. Losehill Hall near Castleton in Derbyshire was sol...
Park rangers remind climbers of crag restrictions during nesting season
National park bosses are reminding climbers of annual restrictions on certain crags which help protect birds from disturbance during the nesting and breeding season.
Busy path ahead as 600 runners expected for Snowdon race this summer
Entries for one of Britain’s biggest mountain races open on Thursday and organisers are expecting a scramble for places.
Ordnance Survey aerial camera unit moves to new base
Britain’s national mapping agency has set up its aerial photography unit at a new site. Ordnance Survey’s flying unit, which produces the photo...
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2 Two Cumbrian men appear at court over criminal damage to Sycamore Gap tree
3 Glen Coe walker dies in fall on Beinn a’ Chrùlaiste
4 Walker dies in fall from Tryfan
5 Injured Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after tumble near Haystacks summit
6 Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
7 Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
8 Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers' extension
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2 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
4 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
5 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
6 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
8 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
9 Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader (1)
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