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More than 200 join Ullswater 'Conservation Glastonbury' Fell Care Day

More than 200 volunteers took part in a Lake District clean-up event dubbed the ‘Conservation Glastonbury’ by organisers.

Figures confirm what you already knew: summer was a cool, cloudy washout

Official figures are likely to confirm what outdoor enthusiasts already suspected: this summer has been one of the wettest, dullest and coolest on record.

Yorkshire Three Peaks charity challenge put back due to waterlogged route

A major fundraising challenge event has been postponed because heavy rain has left the route waterlogged.

England's national trails at risk in Government 'gamble' say campaigners

England’s national trails are at serious risk of decline under Government proposals, the Ramblers said.

Ramblers welcome forest panel report and urge Government to extend access

Britain’s biggest walking charity today welcomed the report of a panel set up to report on the future of England’s forests.

'Unstraightened' water course will help wildlife thrive

A Cairngorms stream that was straightened to provide land drainage has been transformed back to its meandering course to help wildlife thrive.

Hurricane and whiteout warnings for Highlands as storm approaches

Hurricane-force winds are set to hit the Highlands tomorrow, with snow to follow. The Met Office is forecasting gusts of up to 130mph (210kph) on m...

Police award for mountain rescuers during 'demanding year'

Police presented a team of volunteer mountain rescuers with a plaque in recognition of their service.

A year after the floods, £1.7m Lakeland path repairs continue

Next week marks the first anniversary of the unprecedented floods in Cumbria that caused devastation in many of the area’s towns and villages.

Charity group appeals for volunteers for Lakeland Fell Care Days

A litter pick by canoe is just one of the activities on offer at an upcoming mass volunteering event in the Lake District.

Rescuers provide adventure for charity children

Children and families from three charities had a day of adventure thanks to mountain rescuers. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team hosted events for membe...

Floods hamper rescue of four cavers trapped in pothole

Rescuers had to wait for flood water to subside before they could help a party of cavers to safety. The four potholers were reported overdue in Tat...

Cliffhanger outdoor festival abandoned as torrential rain wipes out event

The Cliffhanger outdoor festival that was planned for this weekend has been called off. Torrential rain has wiped out the festival, one of Britain�...

Walkers rescued as rising flood water traps group on moors

Four walkers on a national trail were rescued after torrential rain led to them being cut off by a beck in spate.

Olympic torch events scupper rescue teams' main fundraiser

The planned arrival of the Olympic torch has scuppered the main fundraising event for two volunteer rescue teams.

Cavers safe after heavy rain floods underground passages

Six groups of cavers emerged unhurt after heavy rain caused difficulties underground in the Yorkshire Dales.

Rescuers battle floods to reach injured Coast to Coast walker

Rescuers braved floods to reach a walker who injured himself while tackling the Coast to Coast route.

Opposition grows to Government forest sell-off plans

More than 33,000 people have voiced their opposition to coalition Government plans to sell off up to half of the publicly owned and managed forests in England.