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Walker who fell from Helvellyn is named
Police have named the walker who died after falling from Helvellyn earlier this week. Alan Michael Burns, 39, of Bamber Bridge, Preston, was with t...
Ice climber in fatal fall is named
The climber who died in a fall from a frozen waterfall has been named. Dave Church, of Shildon, County Durham, was leading a climb on the frozen Ca...
Walkers airlifted after 200m Highlands fall
Two walkers were airlifted from a mountain after falling about 200m (650ft). Members of the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team went to the men’s aid...
Rare plants return to corbett site after fence trial
A decision to fence off part of an upland beauty spot to allow the growth of rare alpine plants has been a success, according to a conservation charity.
Happy Christmas from everyone at grough!
All the team at grough wish our readers, friends and all those in the great outdoors a very happy Christmas.
Lake District earthquake shakes residents
A minor earthquake shook residents of Cumbria last night. The tremor, with a local magnitude of 3.5, occurred at 10.59pm on Tuesday and was felt th...
England's national parks hit by 28 per cent cuts
England’s national park bosses were left reeling today after being told they face budget cuts of more than 28 per cent over the next four years.
Walker treated after slipping on ice
A walker was treated by rescuers for a broken arm after slipping at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. The 71-year-old woman fell on hard-packed snow i...
Ted Moult's feather goes missing from Tan Hill Inn
The owner of one of England’s highest pubs, visited by countless walkers, has become the victim of a heinous crime.
Walker dies after fall through mountain snow cornice
A walker has died after falling from England’s third highest mountain. The 39-year-old man from Preston, Lancashire, was walking with friends on ...
Scotland's outdoors are the best gym, says conservation head
The head of one of Scotland’s leading conservation charities said people can save themselves money – and get a much better view – by taking making the country’s great outdoors their gym.
Ice-climber dies in fall from frozen waterfall
A climber has died in a fall from a frozen waterfall. The man was believed to be leading an ice climb on Cautley Spout in the Howgills in south-eas...
Queen's green message finds favour with access campaigners
The Queen’s focus on village greens in tomorrow’s Christmas message has delighted access campaigners.
Call for women to join mountaineering social
Women mountaineers are invited to a social weekend in the New Year in a get together with others with a passion for the hills.
Police thank 'phenomenal' mountain rescuers for snow effort
Police have thanked volunteer mountain rescuers for their ‘phenomenal’ efforts in helping during heavy snow.
YHA urged to keep promises on Peak centre's work
Campaigners are urging the new operators of a national park learning centre to keep its promises made to authority bosses.
More than 40 jobs go as YHA takes over Peak learning centre
The Youth Hostel Association will take over a national park learning centre under plans approved today.
Retail staff get taste of the outdoors in training sessions
More than 500 retail staff have enjoyed days on the hills as part of a training scheme run by an outdoors gear manufacturer.
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