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Volunteers' rubbish effort cleans up Highland sites
Volunteers working for a conservation charity have cleared more than 50 sacks of rubbish from the summits of two Highland mountains.
Inquiry is latest round in 30-year access battlle
A 30-year access battle continued today after landowners lodged objections to the granting of rights of way across a historic abbey site.
Rescuers' warning as snow causes problems for walkers
Mountain rescuers warned walkers heading for the hills to go well equipped for their outings while winter conditions blanket the UK.
Rescuers work deep into night to rescue injured climber
A climber was rescued in a 10-hour operation on England’s third highest peak. The Penrith man suffered a suspected spinal injury when he slipped ...
Warning of high avalanche risk in popular climbing area
Climbers and walkers are being warned of the risk of avalanche in one of the Highlands’ most popular winter climbing areas.
Fellwalker search called off after trail goes cold
Mountain rescuers looking for a missing fellwalker have called off their search after failing to find her in a nine-hour operation.
Bumper snowfall leads to early Highland ski opening
A Scottish ski resort is opening earlier than in any season in the last 13 years. The Nevis Range facility on Aonach Mòr will operate this weekend...
Warning after mountain rescuers called to stranded off-roaders
Police have warned off-roaders of the dangers of taking to the hills after mountain rescuers had to be called to search for the occupants of a stranded 4x4.
Ramblers celebrate anniversary of right-to-roam law
A historic walkers’ law that naysayers predicted would cause problems will today be celebrated as a massive success.
Mountain council cash helps Dales footpath repair
A mountaineering body has teamed up with a national park authority to repair one of the most popular routes in the Yorkshire Dales.
First felltop report finds Lakeland fells in full winter condition
The Lake District fells are in full winter condition but routes such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge should only be tackled by experienced winter mountaineers.
Injured ice climbers airlifted after Brecon fall
Two climbers were airlifted from a site in the southern Brecon Beacons after injuring themselves in a fall.
Mountain rescuers combine to help 150 stranded in snow
Record snowfall this week saw mountain rescue teams combine to help more than 150 motorists stranded on a South Yorkshire route.
Pitch dark and minus 11C for helicopter rescue of climber
The crew of a Royal Navy helicopter has described a difficult rescue in freezing conditions on England’s third highest mountain.
Snow leads to postponement of hall-closure meeting
A meeting planned for this week to discuss the future of a national park education centre has been postponed due to the wintry weather.
Police appeal for sightings of missing fellwalker
Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing fellwalker. Gwenda Merriot, from Wilton near Marlborough in Wiltshire, was last s...
Chance for public to have their say on Peak hall closure
Outdoor enthusiasts concerned about the proposed closure of a renowned Peak District education centre can have their three minutes’ worth at an upcoming meeting.
Mountain rescuers battle snow to reach stranded hostellers
Mountain rescuers were called to a remote youth hostel to rescue visitors stranded by snow and ice. Police contacted Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Te...