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Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Hindscarth descent
A walker has died after collapsing on a Lake District fell. The man passed away despite the best efforts of his son, air ambulance crew and mountai...
Anglesey coastal path grid-reference plaques will help walkers fix their location
Walkers on part of the Wales Coast Path will be able to check their exact position after the installation of plaques detailing grid references.
Lakeland rescuers find two more lost walkers after locating disoriented pair
Rescuers in the Lake District who were called out to find two lost walkers found two more disoriented hikers after locating the first pair.
Injured Arran walker found after spending 48 hours on mountainside
An injured walker was found alive after spending two days on a mountainside on the Isle of Arran. Miroslav Novak was reported missing after heading...
Mountain teams rig up rope system to rescue teen who fell 50ft at Henrhyrd Falls
Mountain rescuers rigged up a rope system to reach a teenager who suffered serious injuries when he fell 50ft at the highest waterfall in south Wales.
Keswick rescuers kept busy with calls from Manx police and stranded campers
Mountain rescuers in Keswick had a busy period earlier this week, with four calls for help in 18 hours.
Fellrunner Joss Naylor returns to mountains to complete unfinished business
A fellrunning legend returned to the Lakeland mountains at the weekend to address unfinished business.
Sir Chris Bonington joins appeal to raise £½m to save Snowdonia youth hostel
Hostelling charity YHA has enlisted the help of mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington in a bid to raise half a million pounds to save a Snowdonia centre.
Injured Lake District climber rescued from Borrowdale crag in 5½-hour operation
A climber who fell 100ft on a Lake District crag was rescued in an operation lasting 5½ hours. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 4.30...
Birmingham will host this year's Women's Climbing Symposium
The Women’s Climbing Symposium will take place in Birmingham this year. The event, which aims to connect, develop and inspire women’s climbing ...
Littlebeck boardwalk eases the way for Wainwright Coast to Coast walkers
Walkers nearing the end of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk will be able to keep their boots a little drier thanks to work improving the route.
Rescuers praise walker for effort to walk off Tryfan after gashing leg
A walker with a bad leg injury was praised by rescuers for his efforts in making his way down a Snowdonia mountain after falling.
Dundonnell rescuers called out to exhausted Highland walker in hot weather
Rescuers were called out to aid a walker suffering from exhaustion and dehydration in exceptionally warm weather in Wester Ross.
Rescuers called out to Latrigg after walker complains of dizziness following fall
Rescuers were called out to a man who was reported to be feeling dizzy after falling over on a Lake District hillside.
Group including National Trust plans Windermere Lakeland 'gateway' development
A consortium that includes the National Trust and the Lake District authority is planning to develop land near Windermere to create a ‘gateway’ to the area.
Early morning callout for Western Beacons team for man with leg injury
Rescuers were called out in the early hours of Sunday to aid a man who had injured his leg on the southern fringe of the Brecon Beacons national park.
Walker raises alarm via Facebook after finding dehydrated man on Cadair Idris
A walker on a Snowdonia mountain used Facebook to raise the alarm after finding a man in difficulties.
Mountain rescuers' new leaflet urges hillgoers to plan ahead to avoid callouts
Rescue organisations in England and Wales have released their latest version of a leaflet aimed at increasing safety for outdoor enthusiasts.