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Climber who helped rescuers with Tryfan clear-up injured in fall short time later
A climber with a group that helped rescuers on a Snowdonia mountain was himself rescued a short time later after a fall in a gully.
Walker airlifted to hospital after dog drags her over 50ft Lakeland waterfall cliff
A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling 50ft at a Lake District waterfall. The woman was pulled over a steep cliff by her dog and landed i...
Lakeland walker collapses with heat exhaustion on Gowbarrow Fell
A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after collapsing with heat exhaustion. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 5pm ...
Team uses harness and rope to rescue walker on Helvellyn's slopes
Rescuers used a harness and rope to bring to safety a walker who had ventured into steep ground on a Lake District mountainside.
Police appeal for information on Patrick Cahill, missing in Lake District
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a man who has gone missing. Patrick Cahill is from Colwyn Bay in north Wales, but officers ...
Endurance walker James Forrest claims record for National Three Peaks challenge
An adventurer has claimed a new record for the ascent of the National Three Peaks. James Forrest summited Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, walk...
Walker winched from Cadair Idris after injuring knee
A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after injuring his knee. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted shortly before 4.30pm on Sund...
Precariously placed sheep provides Sunday practice for Lakeland rescuers
An adventurous sheep trapped in a Lakeland ravine provided some useful practice for rescuers. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was asked by a farmer...
Charity walkers raise cash to provide 1,000 pairs of boots for schoolchildren
Schoolchildren in north-east England will be able to boot up thanks to a campaign involving 50 charity walks.
Simon Roberts and Katie Mills take honours in Montane Dragon's Back Race
Runner Simon Roberts has won the Montane Dragon’s Back Race, having led the field for all but one day.
How to call for help: Scottish rescuers issue guide to hill-goers
Rescuers north of the border have issued advice to hillwalkers and climbers on how to call for help if they get into difficulties.
Two fancied runners out on first day as Montane Dragon's Back athletes hit the hills
A brutal multi-day race down the length of Wales is underway, with 367 runners making the start at Conwy Castle.
Access battle 'not over', as campaigners gather to mark Winter Hill demo date
Campaigners will gather this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of a milestone in the rights of the public to access England’s uplands.
Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms
An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.
Fallen climber among three bank holiday callouts for Northumberland rescuers
A fallen rock-climber was among three people rescued by Northumberland teams in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend.
Keswick team rescues three walkers with leg injuries in one day
A Lake District team was called out three times in one day to deal with separate instances of walkers with lower leg injuries.
HF Holidays boosts Aberdyfi rescuers' radio appeal with £16,500 donation
A tour and activity provider has given a boost to a rescue team’s appeal for new radios with a donation of more than £16,500.
Cairn Gorm funicular problems push back reopening to late 2022
A controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm will not reopen in time for this winter’s skiing season, its owners announced.