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Replica plaque fitting caps summer-long repairs of Ingleborough summit shelter

A structure that has provided welcoming shelter for hillgoers on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks for more than 60 years has been restored and rebuilt.

Walkers rescued from Helvellyn after getting lost in mist

Three walkers were brought to safety after getting lost in bad visibility on England’s third-highest mountain.

Mountain rescuers will feature in new More4 TV series

Volunteer mountain rescuers will feature in a new television series following the exploits of emergency workers across Britain.

Walker Harry Harvey, safe after three nights on Dales fells: I had kit and training

The 80-year-old walker who was found safe and well after spending three nights on the Yorkshire Dales fells said he had had three good nights wild camping.

Aberdyfi rescuers say ill prepared charity walkers transfer burden to teams

Rescuers in Snowdonia pleaded with charity walkers not to transfer their financial burden to the volunteer teams, which are themselves charities.

Anti-social visitors force closure of Stonethwaite campsite in Lake District

A Lake District campsite has had to close because of anti-social visitors. The owners of the Stonethwaite Farm site in Borrowdale said they had rel...

Shop team retrieves bikes left by missing Lakeland group on Broad Crag

A team from a Windermere cycle-hire company has its retrieved mountain bikes abandoned by a group who got into difficulties on an ill judged ride across England’s highest fells.

Rise in number of staycation walkers brings 'tidal wave' of Lakeland rescue team callouts

Volunteer rescuers in the Lake District say they are facing ‘a tidal wave’ of avoidable callouts as inexperienced walkers take to the fells.

Runner Damian Hall on track to beat Pennine Way record

Endurance runner Damian Hall is on track to set a new fastest known time for running the Pennine Way.

Cake still on offer for charity fell care day's socially distanced volunteers

Conservation charity the Friends of the Lake District is seeking volunteers for a special socially distanced fell care day.

Runner Sabrina Verjee sets new female Pennine Way record time

Athlete Sabrina Verjee has completed her run of the full length of the Pennine Way, comfortably beating her previous best time.

James Forrest sets record with 14-day solo round of Wainwrights

In a year that has seen numerous UK outdoor records falling, walker James Forrest has added to the tally by posting the quickest time for a Lakeland challenge.

Campaigners lose legal challenge to Lake District off-roading decision

Campaigners have lost a legal challenge to the way Lake District bosses decided not to impose restrictions on two unsurfaced roads in the national park.

Three cautioned for shore camping as Lakeland police increase patrols

Three Lake District campers found on the shore of Derwent Water were cautioned for breaking bylaws. Cumbria Constabulary said its officers have bee...