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Blencathra walker rescued after getting stuck on Hall's Fell Ridge
A walker was rescued after getting stuck on a Lake District ridge. The 32-year-old man became cragfast while descending Hall’s Fell Ridge on Blen...
Peak District gains loo with a view to highlight need for accesible facilities
Walkers could be forgiven for feeling a little flushed when reaching the top of a Peak District hill to find a loo with a view.
Grampian Club's remote Inbhirfhaolain hut at risk from Glen Etive hydro plans
Climbers and hillwalkers face losing the use of a remote Highland hut if a hydro-power scheme goes ahead, its owners said.
Mend Our Mountains on track as appeal reaches a third of £1m target
The British Mountaineering Council said its appeal to raise a million pounds for path improvements on British hills is on track to meet its target.
Man dies in 260ft fall from Steeple during Lakeland challenge
A man has died after falling from a ridge on a Lake District fell. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out in the early hours of Sunday aft...
Three Nikwax athletes tackle 7,000km challenge to inspire you to do more outdoors
A team of three international athletes is currently heading north as part of an outdoors brand’s efforts to inspire people to get active in the countryside.
Police launch international social media campaign to solve Pennine Way body mystery
Police are turning to the international social media community to try to solve a mystery death in the Yorkshire Dales.
Runner Kílian Jornet smashes Bob Graham Round record set 36 years ago
Catalan ultrarunner Kílian Jornet has smashed a Lakeland challenge record that stood for 36 years. The 30-year-old completed the Bob Graham Round ...
Climber tops 'lucky-to-be-alive charts' after Thurlstone quarry collapse
A climber is lucky to be alive after a large section of quarry disappeared from beneath his feet as he was preparing to abseil down the rockface.
Snowdon walker Steve Johnston dies in fall from Crib Goch
A walker has died after falling from a ridge on Wales’s highest mountain. Steve Johnston of London fell from Crib Goch on Snowdon on Saturday. ...
Lakeland hills alive with music as choir marks First World War fallen
The hills have been alive with the sound of music as part of a Lakeland project to remember those who perished in the First World War.
Parking at Seathwaite for your Lakeland walk: could a fire engine pass?
Visitors to a walkers’ hotspot in the Lake District are being asked to park responsibly or consider alternatives at busy times.
Top climber Alan Hinkes helps keep up injured Lake District walker's spirits
A Lake District walker who had the misfortune to injure himself had the good fortune to be kept company by one of Britain’s top mountaineers while he waited for help.
Rob Sinclair and Sophie Grant triumph in Lakes Sky Ultra race
Scottish runner Rob Sinclair has won the annual Lakes Sky Ultra race, with New Zealand-born Sophie Grant taking the women’s title.
Lakeland walker rescued after fainting during Cat Bells ascent
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after fainting in warm weather. The 58-year-old was ascending Cat Bells when he collapsed. Keswic...
Rescuers urge caution after swimmer dies in plunge into Lakeland quarry
Rescuers have warned of the dangers of wild swimming after a man died in a disused Lake District quarry.
Sky lanterns launch abandoned over Peak District wildfire concerns
Plans to release thousands of sky lanterns on the edge of the Peak District have been abandoned because of the fire risk.
Public provide water for lost walkers in Cadair Idris 'adventure'
A group of overseas visitors expressed their gratitude to members of the public who shared water with them when they got lost on a Snowdonia mountain.