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Lake District search dog volunteers to hold open day at Kirkstone Pass

Lake District visitors will be able to see the work of the area’s volunteer search dog handlers during an open day at a mountain pass.

Open Spaces Society joins battle to regain Dartmoor camping rights

Britain’s oldest national conservation body has joined the battle to restore camping rights on Dartmoor.

Summer shuttle buses run again in two Lake District valleys

Shuttle buses are again running in two Lake District valleys during weekends and bank holidays. The low-cost public transport allows outdoor enthus...

Carl O'Keeffe dies after becoming trapped at Keswick indoor caving route

A man who became trapped while caving at an indoor climbing wall in Keswick has died from his injuries.

Lakeland walker airlifted from wintry fell after slip leads to ankle injury

A walker was airlifted from a wintry Lake District fell after injuring his ankle. The man was in a group of six descending Hind Gill above Seathwai...

On test: Keen WK400 shoes reviewed

A new shoe model and a new design concept: can Keen revolutionise how you walk?...

Injured Scafell Pike walker 'lucky to be alive' after spending night on mountain

Rescuers said a walker is lucky to be alive after spending a night injured on the flanks of England’s highest mountain.

Experts issue five-point guidance for using phones for hill navigation

Almost nine out of 10 hillgoers now use mobile phones or GPS units to help them navigate, according to a survey.

Keswick rescuers called out to injured walker less than an hour into New Year

Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out 44 minutes into the New Year when a pair of walkers requested help on a trip to Great Gable.

North York Moors go on fire alert as dry spell continues

National park bosses in the North York Moors are urging visitors to be vigilant as the risk of wildfires increases.

Wildfowl collector sentenced after using illegal poison to kill red kites and rooks

A wildfowl collector has been sentenced to a community payback order after admitting illegally poisoning 15 birds, including five red kites.

Major search launched for Scafell Pike walkers who split from their group

Four rescue teams and two search dogs and handlers joined a major operation to find two walkers reported missing on England’s highest mountain.

Lakeland rescuers help free 'caver' trapped at indoor climbing wall

Lake District rescuers were called to help a caver who became stuck – at an indoor climbing wall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the incident ...

'Hillwalking Hijabi' Zahrah Mahmood appointed Ramblers Scotland president

A woman known on social media as the Hillwalking Hijabi is Ramblers Scotland’s new figurehead. Zahrah Mahmood was appointed president of the orga...

Rescuers find bodies of missing Glen Coe walker Kyle Sambrook and dog Bane

Rescuers searching for missing walker Kyle Sambrook and his dog have found their bodies. Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team said Mr Sambrook and his beag...

Dartmoor national park to seek leave to appeal against court ruling on wild camping

National park bosses in Dartmoor have agreed to seek permission to appeal against the recent judgement that removed a right to wild camp that was presumed to exist for decades.

Campaigners and politicians mark 20 years of Scotland's 'world-class' access laws

Outdoor enthusiasts and campaigners joined politicians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s right-to-roam laws.

Michael Dewey: the man whose name graces a list of 426 hills

Michael Dewey, who lent his name to a list of 500m hills, died this year. Here, Myrddyn Phillips looks back on a friendship between the two hill sleut...