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Rescuers lead Helvellyn walkers to safety from dark, cloudy summit
Two walkers were led to safety from England’s third-highest mountain after experiencing difficulty finding their descent route.
'Be prepared for all eventualities' urge police, after spate of Highland rescues
Police in Scotland are urging hill-goers to make sure they are prepared for all eventualities, after a recent series of mountain rescue incidents in the Highlands.
Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms
An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.
Precariously placed sheep provides Sunday practice for Lakeland rescuers
An adventurous sheep trapped in a Lakeland ravine provided some useful practice for rescuers. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was asked by a farmer...
Walker airlifted from Lakeland mountainside after injuring arm in fall
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fellside after injuring his arm in a fall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 8.17pm to the...
Experts warn Google Maps Ben Nevis route is 'potentially life-threatening'
Mountain experts are warning walkers could be led into dangerous steep terrain if they attempt to ascend Ben Nevis using a route on Google Maps.
Search teams find woman's body on Ben Nevis
Search teams have found a woman’s body on Ben Nevis. Police Scotland said, although no formal identification has been made, the family of missing...
Man manages to self-rescue from scramble after calling for help from Lakeland ridge
A man who reported himself cragfast on a Lake District ridge managed to self-rescue after calling for help.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award walker rescued after injuring ankle on Lakeland fell
A member of a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award group was rescued from a Lake District fell after suffering an ankle injury.
Ramblers Scotland appeals for legal costs help in Ardnamurchan access fight
Ramblers Scotland is appealing to the public to help fund a legal battle over access at a Highland estate.
Pressure grows on rail bosses to reopen Dalwhinnie crossing as MSPs join campaign
Pressure is growing on railway bosses to reopen a crossing used by outdoor enthusiasts to access Highland mountains and lochs.
Endurance walker James Forrest claims record for National Three Peaks challenge
An adventurer has claimed a new record for the ascent of the National Three Peaks. James Forrest summited Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, walk...
Highland walkers warned damaged Steall Gorge footpath will close for repairs
Walkers will be unable to use a popular Highlands path while repairs are carried out. The Steall Gorge footpath, at the base of the Ben Nevis massi...
Police issue water warning after deaths during Lomond national park's 'worst weekend'
Police in Scotland have warned of the dangers of entering lochs and rivers after a number of people died in water incidents over the weekend.
Visitors urged to enjoy outdoors responsibly as Scotland readies for heatwave
Authorities in Scotland are urging the public to respect the outdoors environment as the nation readies itself for an expected weekend heatwave.
Police appeal for sightings of missing Ben Nevis walker Sarah Buick
Police in the Lochaber area are appealing for sightings of a woman who has been reported missing. Sarah Buick was last known to be on the summit of...
Experts warn hillgoers: summer slow to arrive on Scotland's mountains
Mountain experts are warning those heading for the Scottish hills that summer has been slow to arrive.
Sole Sisters organiser Magdalena Augustyn-Lygas tops Scottish Walking Awards
A woman who organises a walking group for migrants in Fife has won the top accolade in the Scottish Walking Awards.
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