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Three Lakeland walkers rescued in bad weather in two incidents
Three walkers were rescued in two separate incidents in the Lake District after getting caught out by bad weather.
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Wander Woman Phoebe Smith will tackle solo Hadrian's Hundred charity trek
Outdoors writer Phoebe Smith will miss Christmas with her family and friends to tackle a 100-mile charity walk, dressed as a superhero.
Patrick Boothroyd named as climber who died after Ben Nevis fall
Police have named the man who died after falling on Ben Nevis at the weekend. Patrick Boothroyd suffered fatal injuries when he fell while climbing...
Hypothermic walkers airlifted to hospital after spending 18 hours on Kinder Scout
Two walkers were airlifted to hospital after spending more than 18 hours on Kinder Scout in conditions described by rescuers as atrocious.
Two Sophies will lend high-tech helping hand to Scottish rescuers' searches
Two Sophies will be helping mountain rescuers in Scotland with their future searches. Electronics company Thales has donated two high-tech thermal-...
National Trust plans new ladder for Bowder Stone in Borrowdale
Conservation charity the National Trust is seeking permission to build a new ladder up the Bowder Stone in the Lake District.
Expert groups urge hillgoers in Scotland to plan properly for winter ventures
Experts are urging hillgoers in Scotland to prepare for their trips to the mountains, as winter takes hold in the Highlands.
Lost walkers rescued after calling for help from Pen-y-ghent's flanks
Rescuers went to the aid of two walkers who got lost on the flanks of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.
Derby rescuers recall team's search on 30th anniversary of Lockerbie bombing
A mountain rescue team has been recalling the part its members played in the search following the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing.
Mountaineers gain access and parking pledge from new Cairn Gorm ski centre firm
Walkers, climbers and mountaineers will be able to continue parking their vehicles free of charge this winter at the Cairn Gorm ski centre, Mountaineering Scotland said.
Yorkshire Dales bosses draw up Three Peaks code of conduct to tackle problems
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have produced a code of conduct for walkers tackling the Three Peaks Challenge.
Ben Nevis climber dies after Tower Gully fall
A man has died after he fell while climbing on Ben Nevis. The 21-year-old was with a companion in Tower Gully when the incident happened on Sunday....
Waterproofing brand Grangers prepares to move to new Derbyshire base
Waterproofing specialist Grangers is preparing to move into new headquarters in Derbyshire. The keys to the 43,000 sq ft development near Chesterfi...
Snowdonia walkers and climbers warned of boulder hazard on Tryfan
Walkers and climbers are being warned of a potentially hazardous boulder on the slopes of Tryfan in Snowdonia.
Man airlifted to hospital after fall on Cam Crag, Langstrath
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a scrambling route in the Lake District. The man was with three others on Cam Crag in Langstrath...
Wainwright Society will raise funds for outdoor classroom at Blencathra Centre
Aficionados of the late Lakeland guidebook author Alfred Wainwright will raise funds to set up an outdoor classroom in his memory.
Winter onset heralds start of Lakeland felltop assessors' daily Helvellyn ascents
The first day of December marks the start of meteorological winter and it also means shifts begin for one of the country’s most unusual seasonal jobs.