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Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after suffering chest pains on Cat Bells

A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering chest pains while walking on a Lake District fell. The 64-year-old was also reported to be having d...

Rescue crews rescued from Scafell Pike after low cloud stops helicopters flying

Two rescue helicopter crews had to be brought to safety from England’s highest mountain after getting stranded as weather closed in.

Walker dies in fall from scrambling route on Sharp Edge on Blencathra

A man has died after falling from a Lake District ridge. Rescuers said he was traversing Sharp Edge on Blencathra on Friday when he fell down a gul...

Anna Taylor completes self-powered Classic Rock round, climbing's 'Wainwrights' challenge

A rising star of climbing has completed a self-powered round of all the Classic Rock routes. Anna Taylor cycled 2,400km reaching the climbs, and as...

Walker in eight-hour rescue after suffering serious injuries in fall on Tryfan

An injured walker was rescued from Tryfan in Snowdonia in an operation lasting almost eight hours. North Wales Police alerted Ogwen Valley Mountain...

South Pennines Park inspires movement for Muslim women to explore great outdoors

A woman who was inspired to discover the great outdoors by the moorland around her home town is encouraging fellow women from the Muslim community to enjoy the countryside.

Simon Roberts and Katie Mills take honours in Montane Dragon's Back Race

Runner Simon Roberts has won the Montane Dragon’s Back Race, having led the field for all but one day.

How to call for help: Scottish rescuers issue guide to hill-goers

Rescuers north of the border have issued advice to hillwalkers and climbers on how to call for help if they get into difficulties.

Fallen climber among three bank holiday callouts for Northumberland rescuers

A fallen rock-climber was among three people rescued by Northumberland teams in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend.

Runners take to the hills as Three Peaks Race resumes after Covid-19 break

Runners will return to a historic Yorkshire Dales challenge on Saturday when the Three Peaks Race resumes after a break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Writer and director Sally Wainwright 'flattered' to be South Pennines Park ambassador

Acclaimed writer and director Sally Wainwright said she is flattered to become the first ambassador of the newly formed South Pennines Park.

NatureScot extends South Lanarkshire estate restrictions for three more years

The Scottish Government’s agency for the outdoors has extended restrictions on a South Lanarkshire estate for three more years.

Dartmoor campaigner urges outdoor fans to resist plans to restrict wild camping

A veteran campaigner is urging people to join him in resisting proposals to restrict wild camping on Dartmoor.

Patterdale team takes delivery of new Land Rover after £85,000 public appeal

Rescuers in the Lake District have taken delivery of a new Land Rover after a successful fundraising appeal.

Climber who helped rescuers with Tryfan clear-up injured in fall short time later

A climber with a group that helped rescuers on a Snowdonia mountain was himself rescued a short time later after a fall in a gully.

Walker airlifted to hospital after dog drags her over 50ft Lakeland waterfall cliff

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling 50ft at a Lake District waterfall. The woman was pulled over a steep cliff by her dog and landed i...