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New Thames coast path stretch enables sea-to-source walkers' route
Walkers can now traverse the full length of the River Thames, after the opening of a new stretch of the England Coast Path.
Penrith rescue team called to far reaches of its area in three incidents
A Cumbrian rescue team was called out to the far reaches of its area over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Highland police say missing man Jonathon Knutton has been found safe and well
Police in the Highlands said a man who was reported missing has been found safe and well. Officers appealed for sightings of Derbyshire man Jonatho...
Runner airlifted from Blencathra ridge after 'delirious episode'
A fellrunner was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after what his companion said was a ‘delirious episode’.
New Year's Eve walkers rescued after getting lost in cloud on Nethermost Pike
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in low cloud as darkness fell on the Helvellyn range. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by po...
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles appointed OBE in New Year Honours
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Mr Giles, who is managing director of the leisure division of the nati...
Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes challenge to carry Christmas tree to 12 summits
A quadriplegic adventurer has completed his challenge to lug a Christmas tree to the top of 12 British mountains to raise cash for charity.
Yorkshire GPs provide rescuers with cash boost as thanks for vaccine efforts
Volunteer rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales have received a cash boost as thanks for their help in the Covid-19 vaccination effort.
Happy Christmas from the grough team!
The team at grough wish you a very happy Christmas. We hope you have a great festive season and that Santa brings you all the outdoors goodies you ...
Spine Race leader Damian Hall retires, putting Eugeni Roselló Solé in lead
The Montane Spine Race drama on the Pennine Way continues, with race leader Damian Hall pulling out of the event.
Leaders Kim Collison and Sabrina Verjee pull out of Spine Race in brutal conditions
Both the men’s and women’s leaders in the Montane Spine Race have pulled out of the event. Kim Collison withdrew after setting a blistering pac...
Police appeal for sightings of Derbyshire man whose car was found in Highlands
Police in the Highlands are asking for information on a man who has been reported missing. Jonathan Knutton was last seen about 8.30pm on Christmas...
Fellrunner pledges to buy compass after mountain rescue call from misty Glaramara
A young fellrunner has pledged to buy a compass after calling for help from a Lake District fell when she became disoriented in thick mist.
Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Ullock Pike
A walker has died after collapsing on a Lake District fell. The man was with his wife and their son on Ullock Pike on New Year’s Eve when the inc...
Happy New Year from grough!
The grough team would like to wish everyone a happy New Year. There’s a sense of déjà vu as we face rising Covid-19 cases again, but there’s ...
Muslim Hikers thank people for 'amazing' support after social media attacks
A group called Muslim Hikers has thanked social media users for their ‘amazing’ support after disparaging remarks were posted by some people online after a Peak District event.
Lakeland walker's map problems after losing glasses lead to rescue callout
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after getting into difficulties when he lost his glasses.
Incident with walker cragfast on Cadair Idris 'could have ended very badly'
Rescuers said an incident in which a walker became stuck on steep ground on a Snowdonia mountain could have ended very badly.