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Peak District climber rescued after getting wedged in rocks
A climber had to be rescued after getting jammed in rocks on a Peak District route. In a separate incident, a man who was belaying on a route was i...
Mountaineers say hillgoers frustrated as Scottish travel rules remain unchanged
The body representing hillwalkers and mountaineers has expressed frustration at the Scottish Government’s continued restrictions on travelling for exercise.
Campaigners welcome withdrawal of plans for South Downs campsite
Campaigners have welcomed a campsite owner’s decision to withdraw an application to develop a site in the South Downs national park.
Simon Roberts appointed sales director with Vango company AMG Group
Simon Roberts is joining the company that owns the Vango brand as its sales director. Mr Roberts will take up his post with the AMG Group on 1 July...
Lakeland teams combine to rescue walker injured at Sty Head Pass
Two Lake District teams combined to rescue an injured walker. The 19-year-old hurt her ankle in a fall near Sty Head Pass. A spokesperson for Ke...
Lost Yorkshire Three Peaks walker rescued after reporting chest pains
A walker attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks was rescued after first reporting himself lost and then suffering chest pains.
Covid-19 leads to abandonment of Three Peaks Race and 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross
The Three Peaks Race has been called off for only the second time in its history. Organisers said the coronavirus crisis has led to the cancellatio...
Yorkshire Dales: national park says no more rubbish excuses for leaving litter
A Yorkshire Dales authority member said there can be no more rubbish excuses for visitors leaving their litter.
Retailer GO Outdoors expects surge in camping when lockdown ends
Britain’s biggest outdoors retailer said it is expecting a surge in customers’ interest in camping.
Lakes police warn Castlerigg solstice visitors against camping
Police have reminded visitors thinking of making a summer solstice visit to a Lake District stone circle that overnight camping is banned.
Cyclist Alex Waddington plans 100-mile clean-up challenge across Peak District
A cyclist plans to hit the saddle for 16-hours in a challenge to clean up the Peak District. Alex Waddington will tackle more than 100 miles of hil...
Alpkit to offer customers chance to buy company shares via crowdfunding scheme
The UK’s fastest-growing outdoor and bike brand is inviting its customers to become shareholders in the company.
Boy rescued after falling while walking on Coniston Fells
A boy was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring himself. The 11-year-old suffered a bang to the head when he fell on the Prison Band on ...
Injured spaniel Piper rescued after falling into Hull Pot in Yorkshire Dales
A dog was seriously injured when he fell into a large pothole on the flanks of Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales.
Work restarts on The Storr path project and Fairy Pools toilets on Skye
Work on improving access to an Isle of Skye beauty spot will restart shortly as the Scottish Government eases restrictions on construction sites.
Calder Valley rescuers' finances under pressure as lockdown sees callouts increase
A rescue team which has bucked the trend and seen an increase in callouts is appealing to the public to stay within their capabilities when exercising.
Rescuers called after walker trampled by cows near Halifax
Rescuers were called out to aid an injured walker who was trampled by cows in the West Yorkshire countryside.
Mountain rescuers emphasise safety and fundraising with relaunched website
The umbrella body for mountain rescuers south of the border has relaunched its website, with a plea for help to fund its volunteer teams.