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More gear affected as Petzl widens safety recall
Gear manufacturer Petzl has widened its safety warning on lanyards to include all Scorpio models. The French firm initially warned of safety proble...
Model T makes it to Ben Nevis summit – in bits
Volunteer mountaineers recreated history on Britain’s highest mountain when they carried a Model T Ford to the summit.
Man walks to safety after major overnight search
A walker turned up safe and well after spending the night on the Lake District fells when he got lost.
Mountain rescue pair complete Coast to Coast walk for new fund
Two footsore mountain rescuers successfully ended their walk across England to raise cash for a new benevolent fund.
Via ferrata gear check warning follows climber's fall
A gear manufacturer has issued a safety alert after an accident on a French via ferrata following the suspected failure of one of its specialised lanyards.
Police probe launched as second kite found shot dead
A protected red kite has been found shot dead, just months after a bird from the same group was shot in the same county.
Six hour rescue for walkers who strayed on to climbing route
A group of walkers had a lucky escape after straying on to a climbing route in bad visibility. The four, aged 26 and 27, from the Dorset and Wiltsh...
Injured climber airlifted after quarry rockfall
A climber was seriously injured while on a Lake District route. The man was climbing in Hodge Close Quarry, near Tilberthwaite, on Saturday when he...
Jamming exercises will affect GPS signals
Walkers using GPS devices are being warned of a military radio jamming exercise that is likely to affect their signals.
National park plea to keep dogs under control as birds nest
Right-to-roam walkers are being urged to keep their dogs under control to avoid upsetting ground-nesting birds in a national park.
Forest panel will visit woods to hear users' views
A panel set up by the coalition Government to look into the future of England’s forests will visit three sites to hear users’ views.
Injured walker airlifted after Lakeland fall
A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking her leg in a fall in the Lake District. The 60-year-old woman, from the USA, was walking on the p...
Official figures show more Scots heading for the outdoors
More people are heading for the outdoors in Scotland, according to figures released today. Walking is the most popular outdoor activity, Scottish N...
'Near perfect' conditions help more than 2,000 finish Ten Tors Challenge
More than 2,000 teenagers completed the gruelling Ten Tors Challenge at the weekend, in conditions described by organisers as near perfect.
Hypothermic walker rescued on challenge route
A walker attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks was rescued today in high wind and rain on one of the mountains.
Jez Bragg takes the Fellsman title in record time
Ultra runner Jez Bragg set a new fastest time in one of Britain’s toughest races at the weekend. The Dorset-based athlete broke the six-year-old ...
Tunnel vision extends Peak route for walkers and cyclists
An innovative national park route which passes through four former railway tunnels will open later this month.
Last minute access bar puts Fellsman race in jeopardy
A long-distance challenge event that has run for almost 50 years was put in jeopardy at the last minute when land managers told organisers they would not let participants cross their land.
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