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Body found by rescuers searching for missing fellrunner

The body of a man was found this morning after a major search for a missing fellrunner. Two mountain rescue teams took part in a night-time search ...

Man rescued after getting stuck on Lakeland crag

A man was rescued after getting stuck on a Lakeland fell. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the walker who had become cragfast on...

Walker's whistles help guide rescue team

A rescue team stressed the importance of carrying basic kit after a lost walker was found by following blasts from his whistle.

Rescue team leader hands over with memories of camaraderie

A veteran of numerous rescues is stepping down as leader of a Lakeland mountain team. Ian Clemmett will leave the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team afte...

How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps

How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...

Navy rescue crews top callout tables for fifth year

The Royal Navy’s search and rescue crews at HMS Gannet have topped the rescue league tables for the fifth year running.

Pair win 'most brutal' race in six-day Pennine Way run

An event touted as Britain’s most brutal race has been won by a pair of runners who completed the length of the Pennine Way in less than seven days.

Walkers stretchered from fells after suffering broken legs

A walker was rescued after slipping and breaking her leg near England’s highest waterfall. The woman, in her 60s, was with her husband when she f...

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

First visit to Kinder ends in rescue for injured walker

A walker’s first visit to the Peak District’s highest hill led to her having to be rescued. The woman, from the Preston, Lancashire, area, was ...

Jez Bragg confirms defence of Fellsman title for 50th event

One of Britain’s top ultrarunners has confirmed he will defend his title later this month in one of the country’s toughest long-distance challenges.

Walkers warned to take tents as major bothy work starts

Volunteers who look after Britain’s mountain shelters are about to start work on eight buildings and have warned they may be out of use while renovations take place.

Rescuers in action in three Scafell Pike incidents

Mountain rescuers were in action in three incidents on England’s highest mountain. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team called in the help of the Duddon ...

Climbing instructor vows to carry on after racist arson attack

A climbing instructor who introduces town-dwelling young people to the outdoors has vowed to continue his work after his gear was destroyed in an arson attack.

Lakeland fell marathon invites entries

An off-road marathon in the Lake District will see competitors tackle circuits of the hills above Keswick.

Runners tackle Peak District's three highest hills for mountain rescuers

Hardy fellrunners took to the Peak District hills to help raise cash for a mountain rescue team. The inaugural Trigger event was run in cold clear ...

Pair rescued after spending night on slopes of Pennine fell

A couple were rescued after spending the night sheltering in a ruined building after getting lost on the highest hill in the Pennines.

Midnight rescue for walker lost in foul weather

A walker was rescued from a Peak District fell after getting lost in the dark. Three mountain rescue teams were joined by animals and handlers from...