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Sky lanterns launch abandoned over Peak District wildfire concerns
Plans to release thousands of sky lanterns on the edge of the Peak District have been abandoned because of the fire risk.
Public provide water for lost walkers in Cadair Idris 'adventure'
A group of overseas visitors expressed their gratitude to members of the public who shared water with them when they got lost on a Snowdonia mountain.
Cairngorm rescuers in first cave rescue after boy injured in fall
Members of Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team were called upon to carry out a rare cave rescue in the Highlands when a boy injured himself.
Yorkshire Dales national park bosses urge vigilance as wildfire risk rises
Another national park has warned of the risks of fire as the prolonged hot, dry weather continues. Bosses at the Yorkshire Dales authority appealed...
Dartmoor bosses urge extra vigilance as fire risk rises during hot spell
National park bosses are appealing to visitors to take extra care not to spark wildfires during the exceptionally prolonged warm weather.
Rescuers refuse callout to 'wet' Ben Nevis walker
Rescuers refused to go to the aid of a man who called for help after getting wet on Ben Nevis. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said the man, who had ...
Peak conservationists to tackle Dambusters run to help fix 'bog of doom'
Conservation staff and national park employees will tackle a 10-mile run to help fix a moorland ‘bog of doom’.
Adventurer Phoebe Smith heads up Extreme Sleep charity portaledge challenge
An adventurer and author who wrote a book on Extreme Sleeps is about to embark on a 10-day charity challenge putting the idea into practice.
Walker airlifted to hospital after suffering seizures above Dolgoch Falls
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering seizures while on a Snowdonia hillside. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted by ambulance...
Climber tops 'lucky-to-be-alive charts' after Thurlstone quarry collapse
A climber is lucky to be alive after a large section of quarry disappeared from beneath his feet as he was preparing to abseil down the rockface.
Hillwalkers urged to ditch the extra clothing and take more water during heatwave
A mountain expert has advised hillgoers to ditch their usual protective clothing and pack extra water when heading for Scotland’s mountains.
Rescuer finds body of Marcin Bialas six months after he fell from Ben Nevis
Rescuers have recovered the body of a man who fell from Ben Nevis in January. A Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team member located Marcin Bialas’s body...
Coastguard releases footage of rescue of injured Ben Nevis walker
A walker was winched from Ben Nevis after injuring her ankle when she tripped. The Coastguard released footage of the rescue showing the scene on t...
Upper Wharfedale rescuers seek walkers for Saturday's 22-mile challenge hike
A Yorkshire Dales rescue team is seeking walkers to tackle its fundraising challenge this weekend. The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge involves a 22-m...
Man airlifted from Cadair Idris after suffering chest pains
A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after complaining of chest pains. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted about 12.15pm on Friday...
Dartmoor bosses 'delighted' at successful action against illegal off-roader
National park bosses have welcomed the successful prosecution of a driver caught off-roading in Dartmoor.
Sport England welcomes BMC members' vote in favour of reform
Sport England has welcomed British Mountaineering Council members’ vote to reform the organisation’s structure.
Lynn Robinson elected first woman BMC president as members vote for new structure
Members of the organisation that represents climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers in England and Wales have elected its first woman president.