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Winter comes to Lakeland as three felltop assessors gear up for a new season

The Lake District's felltop assessors will begin their daily ascents of Helvellyn this week; we spoke to 'new boy' Wes Hunter to get his thoughts on his new 'dream job'.

Leo Houlding to lead expedition to free-climb Amazonian 'lost world' Roraima

Climber and explorer Leo Houlding will brave venomous snakes, mud and mosquitos in a trek to summit a South American ‘lost world’.

On test: 40-70 litre rucksacks reviewed

We've been lugging big loads over the hills in the past few months in the quest for the best large rucksack; find out which one topped the pack....

Campaigners disappointed as Lake District votes not to ban motors from green lanes

Campaigners said they are disappointed the national park authority decided not to ban motor vehicles from two unsurfaced lanes in the Lake District.

Donation aids repair of Lake District bridge enabling Buttermere circuit

Lakeland walkers can again make a circuit of Buttermere lake after the restoration of a bridge following a donation.

Injured walker stretchered more than 4km from remote Cheviots ridge

Rescuers carried an injured walker more than 4km in heavy rain and wind in an operation in the Cheviots that lasted almost eight hours.

On test: Leatherman Free P2 multitool reviewed

A top quality multitool with some innovative designs elements, but it comes at a price...

On test: lightweight backpacking tents reviewed

We've been tramping the Lakeland fells to test seven lightweight tents on our treks - but which performs best?.

Poisoned Nidderdale red kite had survived being shot twice

A red kite whose body was found at a raptor-persecution blackspot had survived being shot twice, only to be killed by pesticide abuse.

Scorpion stings among hazards as Leo Houlding's team starts Mount Roraima climb

Leo Houlding’s attempt on a route on a Guyana ‘lost world’ tepui has begun in earnest, with his team making progress in difficult conditions on its heavily vegetated overhanging cliffs.

Peak District mountain bikers' campaign aims to boost number of bridleways

Mountain bikers in the Peak District have launched a campaign to increase the number of routes available to cyclists.

An Cladach bothy on Islay will close for six months during stalking season

The charity caring for a bothy on Islay has agreed it will be closed for six months each year, at the request of the owners.

Girl rescued after suffering ankle injury on Snowdonia track

A girl was rescued from a Snowdonia hilltrack after suffering a suspected broken ankle. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted about 2.15pm on...

Dog trapped in old mine among three Saturday rescues for Aberdyfi team

The rescue of a dog trapped in a disused mineshaft was one of three callouts for a Welsh team on Saturday.

Report recommends night under stars for every child in England's special landscapes

Every school child should be given the chance to spend a ‘night under the stars’ in one of England’s national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Duke of Edinburgh's group finds walker's body on summit of Ingleborough

A walker’s body was found on the summit of Ingleborough by a group of young people on an expedition.

Scots mountaineers pitch in with campaign against 'dirty camping'

Scotland’s mountaineers are pitching in with a campaign against the growth of what they call ‘dirty camping’.

Lakeland fellrunner rescued from Arthur's Pike after breaking shoulder in slip

A fellrunner was rescued after slipping on his descent of a Lake District fell. Other runners went to his aid while waiting for Patterdale Mountain...