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Walker who died in Snowdonia avalanche is named

The man who died in a fall from a Snowdonia mountain on Saturday has been named. Martin Richard Coleman, 36, from the village of Bodfari, Denbighsh...

Rescuers praise injured walker who hobbled off a mountain

Rescuers have praised an injured walker who managed to hobble to the base of a mountain with their help.

Updated leaflets published for Snowdon walkers

National park bosses have produced an updated range of leaflets detailing routes up Wales’s highest mountain.

Woman dies in Snowdonia drowning

A woman has died after falling into a river in Snowdonia. Police were alerted at about 11.25am today after the woman, in her 60s, slipped into the ...

National park bosses look to set up 'visitor payback' scheme

National park bosses will gather to examine ways for visitors to contribute directly to conservation and heritage schemes.

Snowdon 4x4 accused chooses jury trial

A man facing charges following the discovery of a 4x4 vehicle on Wales’s highest mountain has elected to be tried at Crown Court.

Man arrested following latest Snowdon 4x4 incident

A man was arrested by North Wales Police on suspicion of dangerous driving and causing criminal damage following the discovery of a 4x4 vehicle on the summit of Snowdon.

Injured Three Peaks challenger rescued after Lakeland search

An injured walker was helped from the fells after a fall during a Three Peaks Challenge event. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by police o...

Lost climbers, brawling campers and injured walker keep rescuers busy

A north Wales mountain rescue team had to contend with a mix of calls for help over the weekend, from brawling campers to lost climbers.

Walker dies in Snowdonia avalanche

A man has died in an avalanche on a Snowdonia mountain. The man, in his mid-30s fell about 150m (500ft) when a cornice collapsed on Y Garn this aft...

Climber Cool chosen to carry Olympic flame

Nine-times Everest summiteer Kenton Cool has been chosen as a torch-bearer in the run up to next year’s London Olympic games.

Outdoor writers' and photographers' work recognised in awards

More than a dozen outdoor writers and photographers gained awards for their work at a recent gathering in Snowdonia.

Second dangerous-driving charge follows Snowdon off-road vehicle find

Police have charged a man with dangerous driving after a second incident in which an off-road vehicle was found on the summit of Wales’s highest mountain.

Tweeting surveyors give insight into Ordnance Survey work

Surveyors from Britain’s national mapping agency are putting themselves on the map, with the help of microblogging network Twitter.

Snowdon 4x4 removed as inquiries continue

The 4x4 vehicle left on Snowdon last week has been removed. A spokesman for the Snowdonia National Park Authority said it had taken possession of t...

Rogue 4x4 reappears on Snowdon summit

The 4x4 that was driven up Snowdon earlier this month has reappeared on the mountain’s summit. The Vauxhall Frontera was discovered this morning ...

Snowdon 4x4 owner auctions vehicle to raise cash for mountain rescue

The man whose 4x4 caused a furore when it was discovered near the top of Wales’s highest mountain has put the vehicle up for auction on eBay, with proceeds going to mountain rescue.