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Mountain council: 'hillwalking and climbing on hold' as Covid-19 closures gather pace

The British Mountaineering Council has said hillwalking and climbing should be put on hold during the present coronavirus crisis.

23 March 2020

Outdoor bodies say: stay close to home to walk or ride

A group of major outdoor organisations in the UK has echoed the Prime Minister’s advice for the public to exercise close to home.

23 March 2020

Snowdonia bosses threaten to close trails as crowds flock to its mountains

National park bosses in Snowdonia may have to close trails and car parks if the public fails to heed government advice to curtail travel.

22 March 2020

Lochaber rescue team: 'stay off our mountains during Covid-19 crisis'

A Highland rescue team has urged outdoor enthusiasts to stay away from its mountains during the coronavirus crisis.

21 March 2020

Walker airlifted to hospital after injuring knee on Lakeland fell

A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself on a Lakeland fell. The 20-year-old from Worcestershire was descending from Grisedale Tar...

21 March 2020

Keswick Mountain Festival postponed for 12 months due to Covid-19

Keswick Mountain Festival will not take place this year, organisers have announced. The festival, which was due to run over three days in May, has ...

20 March 2020

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As outdoor professionals face an uncertain few months, we’d like to offer a little help to instructors and guides who might be facing difficulties during the pandemic crisis.

19 March 2020

Get outdoors but don't take risks, say mountain rescuers as Covid-19 pandemic grows

Outdoor enthusiasts are being asked to keep their activities within within their capabilities in an effort to reduce the necessity of being rescued.

18 March 2020

Coronavirus claims second Dales event as Three Peaks Race put back to September

A second major Yorkshire Dales outdoors sports event has been hit by the coronavirus. Organisers of the Three Peaks Race have postponed this yearâ€...

12 March 2020

Lakeland cyclist dies after crashing on Honister Pass

A cyclist has died after crashing on a Lake District pass. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out to the incident on the Honister Pass about 1...

23 March 2020

Mountain rescuers plead: help our volunteers stay healthy during Covid-19 crisis

Volunteer rescuers in England and Wales have issued updated advice for anyone heading for the hills. Many mountain rescue team members have day job...

22 March 2020

Cumbria police urge tourists not to come to Lake District during Covid-19 crisis

Police in the Lake District have urged visitors to stay away from the area. Cumbria Constabulary said tourists should stay at home. A spokespers...

21 March 2020

Outdoor Industries Association to lobby government to limit Covid-19 impacts

The umbrella body for the outdoors industry said it is needs to work with government departments to reduce the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the industry.

21 March 2020

Lomond bosses say visitors can still enjoy national park's open spaces

Bosses in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park said visitors can still enjoy the fresh air and exercise opportunities offered by its outdoor spaces.

20 March 2020

Mountain bothies charity: 'use commonsense' in deciding whether to use shelters

The Mountain Bothies Association said anyone planning to use one of its buildings should use their own judgement as to whether to go ahead in the light of the Covid-19 epidemic.

20 March 2020

Funding site set up to help outdoors instructors left without income in Covid-19 crisis

A fundraising page has been set up to try to support outdoor instructors whose work has dried up as Covid-19 hits the country.

19 March 2020

Lakeland campers offered refuge in vicarage after being rescued from Hart Crag

Four wild campers were offered refuge in a vicarage after being rescued from a Lake District fell. The campers got into difficulties on Hart Crag o...

15 March 2020

Fellsman falls victim to Covid-19 and spectators told to stay away from climb festival

A historic endurance event in the Yorkshire Dales has fallen victim to coronavirus. The Fellsman was due to take place in April, but organisers hav...

12 March 2020

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