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Walker airlifted from Helvellyn range after injuring herself in fall
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on a Lake District fell. The woman suffered a suspected broken collar bone in t...
Prince Charles unveils plaque to mark Lake District's world heritage status
Prince Charles has unveiled a plaque to mark the Lake District’s designation as a Unesco world heritage site.
Body of missing Strathcarron hillwalker Neil Gibson discovered following search
The body of a walker who went missing in February has been found in the Highlands. Police confirmed Neil Gibson’s body has been found after furth...
Ramblers pay tribute to Jerry Pearlman, who paved the way for right-to-roam law
Campaigners have paid tribute to a luminary of the outdoor access movement who died recently. Jerry Pearlman’s work paved the way for the right-t...
Welsh emphasis in plan to safeguard Snowdon, Britain's most popular mountain
It’s the most popular mountain in Britain and is visited by more than half a million people each year.
Buxton rescuers undertake special snowstorm delivery: a new-born lamb
Mountain rescuers unexpectedly turned veterinary midwives during a callout as blizzards swept their area.
Rescuers voice concerns after two further incidents on wintry Lakeland mountains
Rescuers were called out to two incidents where outdoor enthusiasts were injured in falls on wintry Lake District mountains.
Outdoors fans urged to take 5km challenge to help reinstate flood-hit Lakeland path
A charity is asking outdoor enthusiasts to get active to help it raise funds to reinstate a Lake District route that was severely damaged by floods.
Blown-over trees halt rescuers' vehicle at Thirlmere incident
Rescuers’ progress was halted by trees blown down by the Beast from the East in a Lake District forest.
Lakeland walkers led to safety after getting lost in dark on Great End
A group of walkers had to be led to safety from a Lake District mountain after getting caught out by nightfall.
Four Inns challenge competitor airlifted to hospital after breaking leg
A competitor in a challenge event was airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg. The 41-year-old was taking part in the Four Inns race on Saturd...
Rescuers use doggie treats to help retrieve retriever from Peak District mine
A rescue team member had to bribe a casualty to help bring her to safety after she fell down a disused mine shaft.
Rescue team member scales tree to reach stranded paraglider in north Wales
A rescue team member used his professional skills to reach a stranded paraglider left hanging 65ft above the ground after crashing into trees.
Patterdale team rescues climber stuck in wintry conditions on scramble route
Rescuers in the Lake District had an early morning callout to aid a climber who got stuck on a scrambling route on a fellside.
Hypothermic cyclist among those helped as Calder Valley team goes on snow patrol
A hypothermic mountain biker and a coach-load of stranded passengers on a high Pennine road were among numerous people helped by a rescue team over the weekend.
Man dies in 200ft fall from Helvellyn in snow and icy conditions
A man has died after falling more than 200ft on England’s third-highest mountain. Rescuers were quickly at the scene on Helvellyn yesterday but w...
New Mend Our Mountains campaign gets underway with Peak District walk
A group of walkers took to the Peak District hills to help kick off an ambitious appeal to raise £1m to improve some of Britain’s most popular paths.
Walker suffers multiple injuries in Helvellyn fall
A walker suffered numerous injuries after she slipped and tumbled 50ft on England’s third-highest mountain.