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Team uses harness and rope to rescue walker on Helvellyn's slopes
Rescuers used a harness and rope to bring to safety a walker who had ventured into steep ground on a Lake District mountainside.
Police appeal for information on Patrick Cahill, missing in Lake District
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a man who has gone missing. Patrick Cahill is from Colwyn Bay in north Wales, but officers ...
Endurance walker James Forrest claims record for National Three Peaks challenge
An adventurer has claimed a new record for the ascent of the National Three Peaks. James Forrest summited Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, walk...
Walker winched from Cadair Idris after injuring knee
A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after injuring his knee. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted shortly before 4.30pm on Sund...
Precariously placed sheep provides Sunday practice for Lakeland rescuers
An adventurous sheep trapped in a Lakeland ravine provided some useful practice for rescuers. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was asked by a farmer...
Charity walkers raise cash to provide 1,000 pairs of boots for schoolchildren
Schoolchildren in north-east England will be able to boot up thanks to a campaign involving 50 charity walks.
New Ramblers Scotland map reveals miles of 'hidden' walkers' paths
Volunteers have discovered almost 450 previously unmapped paths as part of a Ramblers Scotland project.
Pair rescued from steep ground on Blencathra after venturing off descent path
Two young hillwalkers had to be helped to safety after straying onto steep ground on Blencathra. The 19-year-olds became stuck after venturing off ...
Coast to Coast walker rescued after injuring ankle on Lakeland fell
Two rescue teams went to the aid of a walker attempting the Coast to Coast Walk after he injured himself.
Access battle 'not over', as campaigners gather to mark Winter Hill demo date
Campaigners will gather this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of a milestone in the rights of the public to access England’s uplands.
Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms
An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.
Fallen climber among three bank holiday callouts for Northumberland rescuers
A fallen rock-climber was among three people rescued by Northumberland teams in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend.
Keswick team rescues three walkers with leg injuries in one day
A Lake District team was called out three times in one day to deal with separate instances of walkers with lower leg injuries.
HF Holidays boosts Aberdyfi rescuers' radio appeal with £16,500 donation
A tour and activity provider has given a boost to a rescue team’s appeal for new radios with a donation of more than £16,500.
Cairn Gorm funicular problems push back reopening to late 2022
A controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm will not reopen in time for this winter’s skiing season, its owners announced.
Alex Moran and Mike Coppock complete gruelling Island Munros Triathlon
Two teachers have completed a gruelling non-stop Hebridean triathlon to raise funds for young people venturing into the outdoors.
Survey finds 'significant' amount of microplastic pollution on Snowdon
Scientists analysing survey results have found significant quantities of microplastic pollution on Wales’s highest mountain.
Highland rescuers remind hillwalkers: map and compass not 'optional extras'
Rescuers in the Highlands reminded walkers that a map and compass are not optional extras for those heading for the hills.
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2 Two Cumbrian men appear at court over criminal damage to Sycamore Gap tree
3 Glen Coe walker dies in fall on Beinn a’ Chrùlaiste
4 Walker dies in fall from Tryfan
5 Injured Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after tumble near Haystacks summit
6 Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
7 Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
8 Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers' extension
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2 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
4 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
5 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
6 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
8 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
9 Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader (1)
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