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Calder Valley rescuers have busiest day in their history on hottest day of year

A West Yorkshire rescue team had the busiest day in its history on the hottest day of the year so far.

Peak District climber rescued after getting wedged in rocks

A climber had to be rescued after getting jammed in rocks on a Peak District route. In a separate incident, a man who was belaying on a route was i...

Mountaineers say hillgoers frustrated as Scottish travel rules remain unchanged

The body representing hillwalkers and mountaineers has expressed frustration at the Scottish Government’s continued restrictions on travelling for exercise.

Work restarts on The Storr path project and Fairy Pools toilets on Skye

Work on improving access to an Isle of Skye beauty spot will restart shortly as the Scottish Government eases restrictions on construction sites.

Trust plans to re-open Scottish countryside sites but reveals 400 jobs at risk

The National Trust for Scotland is preparing to re-open some of its properties as the Scottish Government continues its easing of lockdown.

Scottish teams' rescuers clocked up 27,000 hours on callouts in 2019

Members of the largest group of mountain rescue teams in Scotland spent almost 27,000 hours on callouts last year.

Hillgoers told: calling for rescue won't earn a fine – if you obey lockdown rules

Mountaineering Scotland said hillgoers north of the border will not be at risk of being fined if they need rescuing – as long as they have adhered to lockdown rules.

Six callouts in three hours for Edale rescuers as visitors descend on Peak District

A Peak District rescue team was called out six times in three hours at the weekend as visitors flocked to the national park and surrounding areas.

Mountaineering Scotland welcomes 'first step' on Covid-19 lockdown easing

Mountaineering Scotland has welcomed the news of a slight easing of lockdown north of the border. But it said the Holyrood government’s moves are...

Kit Collective launches with a view to increase outdoors participants' diversity

A project that aims to increase the diversity of those taking part in outdoor activities has won the backing of major brands.

Lakes police warn Castlerigg solstice visitors against camping

Police have reminded visitors thinking of making a summer solstice visit to a Lake District stone circle that overnight camping is banned.

Lost Yorkshire Three Peaks walker rescued after reporting chest pains

A walker attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks was rescued after first reporting himself lost and then suffering chest pains.

Covid-19 leads to abandonment of Three Peaks Race and 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross

The Three Peaks Race has been called off for only the second time in its history. Organisers said the coronavirus crisis has led to the cancellatio...

Almost half of UK consumers in survey have cut outdoor activities during lockdown

Almost half of UK people surveyed in a consumer research project said they had taken part in fewer outdoor activities during the coronavirus lockdown.

Peak District countryside owners unite for 'no barbecues' message

Groups across the Peak District have come together to emphasise the message that barbecues are not allowed on open countryside across the national park.

Lake District rescuers and Surrey outdoor centre gain Queen's Award

A group of mountain rescuers and an outdoor activities centre have been honoured for their work. The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Assoc...

Peak District boss calls for visitors' respect as litter piles up

The boss of the Peak District national park has pleaded with visitors to respect the countryside as numbers coming to the area increase with lockdown easing.

Dartmoor bosses warn soaring temperatures mean high fire risk for national park

Bosses in Dartmoor are warning visitors the area is at an increased risk of wildfires. The national park authority and Devon and Somerset Fire and ...

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