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Lakeland walker winched to safety after getting stuck on mountainside
A walker was winched to safety by a rescue helicopter after getting stuck on steep ground on a Lake District fell.
Lost Lake District walkers offered shelter in wild camper's tent
Two lost walkers were offered emergency shelter by a wild camper in the central fells of the Lake District.
Search for missing climber Owain Bristow continues off Aberdeenshire coast
Searches are continuing for a rock-climber who has been missing since he fell into the sea in Aberdeenshire.
Campaigners lose legal challenge to Lake District off-roading decision
Campaigners have lost a legal challenge to the way Lake District bosses decided not to impose restrictions on two unsurfaced roads in the national park.
Lakeland walker injured after being blown off feet as Storm Ellen lashes fells
A woman was rescued in an operation lasting four hours after she was blown off her feet while walking on a Lake District fell.
Three Lake District teams in seven-hour rescue of injured Scafell Pike walker
Rescuers from three teams combined in a 7½-hour operation to rescue an injured walker in the Lake District.
Three cautioned for shore camping as Lakeland police increase patrols
Three Lake District campers found on the shore of Derwent Water were cautioned for breaking bylaws. Cumbria Constabulary said its officers have bee...
Northumberland rescuers in late-night callout to aid lost Cheviots walkers
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in the Cheviot Hills. The pair had ascended The Cheviot on Saturday and became disoriented while descen...
Missing Fisherfield walker rescued but search team finds no trace of Martin Rhodes
Rescuers in north-western Scotland resumed a search at the weekend for a walker who disappeared in May last year.
Injured man lowered 500m down Tryfan gully before being airlifted to hospital
An injured walker was lowered 500m in a stretcher in a complex rescue before being airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain.
Authorities in Wales warn bank holiday fly-campers face penalties
Authorities and conservation bodies in Wales have appealed to visitors to stick to designated campsites over the bank holiday weekend.
Storm-hit mountain biker guided from Lakeland fells after overnight camp
A mountain biker had to be helped to safety from a Lake District fell as Storm Francis swept the area.
Aberdyfi rescuers say ill prepared charity walkers transfer burden to teams
Rescuers in Snowdonia pleaded with charity walkers not to transfer their financial burden to the volunteer teams, which are themselves charities.
Police rescuer urges Scottish hillgoers to go properly equipped
Some hillgoers are taking to Scotland’s mountains without adequate equipment and skills, a police rescuer said.
Snowdonia bosses introduce pre-booking for Pen-y-pass weekend car park users
Visitors wanting to use the Pen-y-pass car park in Snowdonia at weekends will have to pre-book a place.
Peak District bosses log record post-lockdown numbers on traffic-free trails
Record numbers of people have used Peak District multi-user trails after lockdown was eased, national park bosses said.
Anti-social visitors force closure of Stonethwaite campsite in Lake District
A Lake District campsite has had to close because of anti-social visitors. The owners of the Stonethwaite Farm site in Borrowdale said they had rel...
Man critical after 'significant' fall on Cuillin range on Skye
A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall on the Isle of Skye. Members of the Skye Mountain Rescue Team spent nine...