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Lakeland mountain illuminated as 700 walkers take to Cat Bells
A Lake District fell was illuminated by more than 700 walkers as part of a charity event for victims of an earthquake in Nepal.
Four days of helicopter airlifts begin second Suilven footpath repair phase
Major works will begin next week on improvements to a footpath on Suilven. Hundreds of tons of stone and gravel will be airlifted on to the mountai...
Prepare for snow on Scottish peaks during May Day holiday, walkers told
Outdoor enthusiasts heading for the Scottish peaks this holiday weekend are being warned to expect snow.
Walker suffers serious head injury in Lake District tumble
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering a serious head injury in a fall on a Lake District mountainside.
Adventurer Steve Backshall's Eiger North Face attempt will screen on TV
A documentary following adventurer and climber Steve Backshall as he tackles one of his toughest challenges will screen on television this month.
Major cross-border search launched after walker goes missing in Cheviots
A major search was mounted on the Scotland-England border after a walker was reported missing. Three rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter joine...
Walker and dog rescued after straying on to steep landslip near Keswick
A walker was rescued after getting stuck on steep ground at the site of a landslide in the Lake District.
Lake District bosses look at driverless pod as possible transport for national park
Visitors to the Lake District will be able to get a glimpse of the future when a driverless ‘pod’ makes its debut in the national park.
Past Three Peaks Race winners return with eye on 22-year-old course record
Four former winners of a ‘marathon with mountains’ plus the reigning women’s champion will be heading back to the hills this weekend with an eye on the race’s record.
Snowdonia walker dies on Glyder Fawr scrambling route
A walker has died while scrambling on a route in Snowdonia. The 40-year-old from south Wales was reported missing late on Thursday. The woman, w...
Hundreds sign up for Dragon's Back Race, a year ahead of event
Hundreds of runners have already signed up for an extreme event down the spine of Wales, a year ahead of its start.
Injured walker airlifted from Ben More after spending night on mountain
An injured walker was airlifted to hospital after spending the night on a Highland peak. Killin Mountain Rescue Team was alerted on Tuesday and beg...
John Muir Trust welcomes refusal of two Highland wild-land windfarm plans
A conservation charity has welcomed ministers’ rejection of plans for two windfarms in wild land areas of the Highlands.
Neil Talbott wins gruelling 60-mile Fellsman race at first attempt
The winner of this year’s gruelling Fellsman event in the Yorkshire Dales said he was thrilled to bits to have won the race at the first attempt.
Tom Owens wins Three Peaks Race but Peace's record stands
The record for the gruelling ‘marathon with mountains’ in the Yorkshire Dales remained unbroken after the winner finished just three minutes outside the existing fastest time.
Lake District climber dies after falling on Raven Crag in Great Langdale
A climber has died in a fall on a Lake District crag. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 6.35pm on Sunday after the man f...
Derby team called to three rescues in one afternoon
A rescue team was called out three times in succession in one afternoon to deal with injured walkers and a climber.
Buxton rescuer Darren Hunt aids collapsed runner during London Marathon
A member of a mountain rescue team put his casualty care skills to good use while taking part in the London Marathon.