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Dundonnell rescuers thank outdoor fans after two months without callouts
Rescuers in north-west Scotland have thanked the public for sticking to government rules on exercising.
Outdoor companies respond to Covid-19 crisis with donations and PPE products
Outdoor brands have been responding to the coronavirus crisis by turning their attention to the particular needs of the public and professionals while fighting the spread of Covid-19.
Climber dies in fall from Peak District limestone crag
A climber has died after falling from a limestone crag in the Peak District. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 6.45pm to the incident at...
Yorkshire Dales bosses praise weekend visitors for following relaxed lockdown rules
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said most weekend visitors to the area adhered to social distancing and pleas to show respect.
Police issue penalties to eight wild campers in Yorkshire Dales
Police in the Yorkshire Dales have handed fixed-penalty notices to a group found wild camping. A local resident reported five tents had been pitche...
Free grough route mapping and planning service continues during Covid-19 crisis
We’re happy to announce we’re continuing our free online mapping and route planning service, launched in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Aberdyfi team uses Covid-19 protocols during callout to teen stuck on steep ground
Rescuers in Snowdonia were called out to bring to safety a teenager who was stuck on a steep slope. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team put in place it...
Cumbrian rescuers plead with outdoor fans not to head to fells as lockdown eased
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to outdoor enthusiasts to stay off the area’s high fells when lockdown restrictions are eased.
Lake District boss says stay away as national parks prepare for lockdown easing
The boss of the Lake District national park has appealed to the public not to visit the area, despite the Prime Minister announcing an end to restrictions on travelling for exercise in England.
Mountain bothies remain closed despite some Covid-19 lockdown easing
The charity that looks after more than a hundred rudimentary hill shelters said they remain closed because of the coronavirus crisis.
Father and son rescued after getting lost walking near Lakeland accident blackspot
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in poor visibility near an accident blackspot in the Lake District.
BBC Four to screen Climbing Blind film of Jesse Dufton Old Man of Hoy ascent
The Orcadian sea stack the Old Man of Hoy has been a climbing magnet for decades, since Chris Bonington, Rusty Baillie and Tom Patey made the first ascent in 1966.
Scots mountain groups working on government submission for re-opening hills
Mountaineering Scotland said it is leading discussions about how people may be able to return to the hills in a phased way.
Yorkshire Dales boss calls for visitors' respect and warns many facilities closed
The boss of the Yorkshire Dales national park has asked visitors to show respect to the countryside and its communities.
North Wales rescue teams urge hillgoers: be patient; don't become a patient
Mountain rescuers in north Wales are urging hillgoers to be patient, and not become a patient. The umbrella body for teams in the area thanked peop...
Take charge of your own safety on hills, say rescuers, as lockdown eased
Anyone heading for the hills after the coronavirus lockdown is relaxed should take responsibility for their own safety, rescuers have said.
Welsh national parks warn driving to reach exercise locations still forbidden
Wales’s three national park authorities are urging the UK public to comply with rules restricting visits.
Boris Johnson eases English rules to allow driving to exercise locations
People in England will be permitted to drive to destinations to take their exercise from Wednesday. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announ...
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