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Fellrunner Joss Naylor returns to mountains to complete unfinished business
A fellrunning legend returned to the Lakeland mountains at the weekend to address unfinished business.
Sir Chris Bonington joins appeal to raise £½m to save Snowdonia youth hostel
Hostelling charity YHA has enlisted the help of mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington in a bid to raise half a million pounds to save a Snowdonia centre.
Injured Lake District climber rescued from Borrowdale crag in 5½-hour operation
A climber who fell 100ft on a Lake District crag was rescued in an operation lasting 5½ hours. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 4.30...
Rescuers called out after two Snowdonia walking groups stray on steep ground
Two groups of walkers were rescued in separate incidents after straying on to difficult ground on Snowdonia mountains.
Group effort leads to restoration of Wild Boar Fell summit shelter in Yorkshire Dales
A landmark on the summit of a Yorkshire Dales hill has been rebuilt in a collaboration between the national park authority, a Rotary club and a local craftsman.
Northumberland rescuers deal with four injured runners during Chevy Chase
A runner was airlifted from a Northumberland hillside after becoming unwell during a race. The 71-year-old was one of four casualties who were taki...
Search for missing Fisherfield walker Martin Rhodes continues without success
Rescuers continued their search at the weekend for a walker who has been missing for two months in the remote Highlands of Wester Ross.
Western Beacons rescuers end search for Zante tourist John Tossell
A group of south Wales rescuers will return from a Greek isle after an unsuccessful search for a missing British holidaymaker.
Wainwright record-breaker Paul Tierney's map to be auctioned for charity
A map used to plot the route taken by record-breaking Wainwrights runner Paul Tierney is to be auctioned for charity.
Early morning callout for Western Beacons team for man with leg injury
Rescuers were called out in the early hours of Sunday to aid a man who had injured his leg on the southern fringe of the Brecon Beacons national park.
Walker raises alarm via Facebook after finding dehydrated man on Cadair Idris
A walker on a Snowdonia mountain used Facebook to raise the alarm after finding a man in difficulties.
Mountain rescuers' new leaflet urges hillgoers to plan ahead to avoid callouts
Rescue organisations in England and Wales have released their latest version of a leaflet aimed at increasing safety for outdoor enthusiasts.
Scouts aid Keswick rescuers in reckless Cat Bells 'incident'
Lake District mountain rescuers were called upon to deal with an incident where a group of youths had stolen a minibus and driven it up a fell, resulting in numerous injuries.
Police launch Bothy Watch as walkers' safety put at risk by revellers
Police in the South of Scotland have launched a Bothy Watch scheme after reports the free shelters are being misused.
Ellis Brigham urges outdoor fans to give gear a 2nd Life to help homeless
Retailer Ellis Brigham is urging outdoors enthusiasts to donate unwanted clothing and gear to help the homeless and cut landfill waste.
Early callout for rescuers after Three Peaks walker falls on Pen-y-ghent
Rescuers had an early morning callout when a Yorkshire Three Peaks walker took a tumble and injured himself.
Rescuers praise passers-by who helped injured Snowdonia walker on Cadair Idris
Rescuers have praised passers-by who tried to help an injured walker on a Snowdonia mountain. The woman, in her late 60s, slipped and jarred her ba...
National Trust for Scotland appoints keen walker Sir Mark Jones as chair
The National Trust for Scotland has appointed a keen walker as its next chair. Sir Mark Jones will take over from Sir Moir Lockhead as head of the ...