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Bonington's Old Man of Hoy ascent to air on BBC's The One Show tonight

A television feature showing mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington’s climb of the Old Man of Hoy is due to air this evening.

The outdoors year in view: our look back at the events of 2014

Here's grough's look over the shoulder at 12 months' of outdoor action...

Residents' concern over plans for zipwire in shadow of Helvellyn

Residents in a Lake District village say they are concerned at plans for a mile-long zipwire in the shadow of England’s third highest mountain.

Emotional repeat of Old Man of Hoy ascent for 80-year-old Chris Bonington

Climbing elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington said his repeat of a historic first climb was an emotional experience.

Sir Chris Bonington celebrates 80th birthday with plans for new climb

One of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering celebrates his 80th birthday tomorrow. Sir Chris Bonington is still climbing and hillwalking a...

Lord Lonsdale's agents say several bids received in Blencathra sale

Agents acting for the owner of a Lake District mountain who is putting the peak up for sale said they have received several offers.

Lottery grant secures late mountaineer Joe Tasker's archive

An archive of a renowned mountaineer who died on Everest more than 30 years ago will be preserved thanks to a Lottery grant.

The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year

'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...

Climbing pioneers' talk will raise cash for porters' shelter

A galaxy of climbing stars will talk about their exploits at a charity lecture to raise cash for a porters’ rescue shelter near Everest.

Climbing buddies will join Sir Chris Bonington for look back at life

Climbing legend and elder statesman of mountaineering Sir Chris Bonington will look back at his life at a London gathering.

Sir Chris Bonington at 80: life, death and close scrapes

The elder statesman of British mountaineering clocked up 80 years in August. Sir Chris Bonington celebrated his eight decades on this earth by repe...

Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler appointed Mountaineering Council patrons

Two climbing veterans have been appointed patrons of the British Mountaineering Council. Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler join a select group that in...

Sir Chris Bonington to repeat Old Man of Hoy climb, aged 80

One of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering is planning to repeat a historic climb – at the age of 80.

Friends of Blencathra: 'negotiations still open' on mountain sale

A community group bidding to buy a Lake District mountain said it was business as usual and they believe negations are still continuing despite the owner saying it had been sold.

Twitter and Facebook groups aim to raise cash to buy Blencathra

A social media campaign to crowdsource the purchase of one of Lakeland’s best loved mountains is gathering pace.

Rescuers, doctors and heritage powerhouse in New Year Honours

Two mountain rescue team members received awards in the New Year Honours. Arthur Littlefair, of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team in Cumbria was ...