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Take charge of your own safety on hills, say rescuers, as lockdown eased
Anyone heading for the hills after the coronavirus lockdown is relaxed should take responsibility for their own safety, rescuers have said.
Welsh national parks warn driving to reach exercise locations still forbidden
Wales’s three national park authorities are urging the UK public to comply with rules restricting visits.
Boris Johnson eases English rules to allow driving to exercise locations
People in England will be permitted to drive to destinations to take their exercise from Wednesday. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announ...
Final Nick Estcourt Award goes to Tom Livingstone and Luka Strazar for Jannu attempt
Organisers of the Nick Estcourt Award have announced this year’s recipients, adding that it will be the final year it will be granted in its present form.
The North Face launches €1m fund for exploration in response to Covid-19 crisis
Major outdoors brand The North Face has launched a €1m fund to help exploration continue after the coronavirus crisis.
'Poignant' callout for Keswick rescuers as farmer dies in accident on fellside
Mountain rescuers were called out to a incident in which a farmer suffered fatal injuries. The Keswick team said the callout was poignant as the 52...
Shap villagers complete Lakeland 'lockdown relay' for local NHS centre
A group of residents completed a ‘lockdown relay’ run on the fringe of the Lake District to raise funds for their local medical practice.
Sir Chris Bonington likens Covid-19 lockdown to being holed up in expedition tent
Mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington has offered his thoughts on coping with lockdown during the coronavirus crisis.
North Yorkshire Police issue 61 weekend fines as Covid-19 lockdown rules flouted
Police in North Yorkshire said the lockdown tide appears to be turning, with an increasing number of visitors ignoring the Covid-19 rules.
Cumbrian rescuers plead with outdoor fans not to head to fells as lockdown eased
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to outdoor enthusiasts to stay off the area’s high fells when lockdown restrictions are eased.
Lake District boss says stay away as national parks prepare for lockdown easing
The boss of the Lake District national park has appealed to the public not to visit the area, despite the Prime Minister announcing an end to restrictions on travelling for exercise in England.
Rescuers called out to Derbyshire walker attempting Yorkshire Three Peaks
Rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales expressed disappointment at having to go to the rescue of a man who travelled from Derbyshire to attempt to walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
National parks repeat 'stay at home' message as Johnson hints at lockdown easing
Police and national park authorities are urging people to stay at home over the bank holiday weekend, emphasising Covid-19 restrictions remain in place.
Peak District Hope Valley Explorer bus service cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis
A planned seasonal bus service in the Peak District will not now take place this year. Coronavirus restrictions have led to the cancelling of the H...
Rescuers will resume search for missing Fisherfield walker Martin Rhodes after lockdown
Rescuers in north-west Scotland have assured the family of missing walker Martin Rhodes that he has not been forgotten.
Parkinson's adventurer Alex Flynn completes charity home double vertical marathon
An adventurer and athlete who has Parkinson’s disease has completed a lockdown challenge ascending a vertical marathon distance at his home.
Calder Valley rescuers called out to aid walkers injured on local lockdown exercise
West Yorkshire rescuers were called out three times in 24 hours to aid injured walkers and a high-risk missing person.
Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes charity 'Everest' staircase climb
A quadriplegic athlete has completed his charity challenge to scale the equivalent height of Everest on his parents’ staircase.
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