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Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra

A paraglider has died after crashing on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the man was a friend to a number of its members and was a wel...

Auction of Wainwright Aira Force drawing will boost Patterdale rescuers' funds

Aficionados of the late Lakeland author and artist Alfred Wainwright have the chance to own original drawings produced by the celebrated fellwalker.

Cragfast couple rescued after marriage proposal on heart-shaped Lakeland rock

A couple were rescued when they got stuck on steep ground on a Lake District fell after a romantic proposal.

Rescue teams aid walkers in difficulty as winter returns to Lakeland fells

Rescuers in the Lake District were called to help walkers who were caught out in wintry conditions on the fells.

Thousand of walkers illuminate Cat Bells in annual Festival of Light

Thousands of people lit up a Lake District fell in an annual charity fundraiser. The ridge of Cat Bells was illuminated by a string of walkers who ...

Lakeland rescuers urge caution when using mapping apps after callouts to walkers

Rescuers in the Lake District have warned of the perils of relying on digital mapping software after two callouts on successive days to people following routes on an app.

Cumbrian air ambulance car sports spaniel Max's pawprint after £120,000 charity effort

Four-legged internet sensations and their family have funded a rapid response vehicle for the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

Rescuers use dog pram and cat basket after dachshunds' owners get lost on Lakeland fell

A couple and their two exhausted dachshunds were rescued after getting into trouble on a Lake District fell.

Badly parked vehicles hinder rescuers heading to Lakeland incident

Vehicles parked inconsiderately delayed rescuers trying to reach an injured girl in the Lake District.

Lakeland mountain rescue head will give Wainwright memorial lecture

The head of the umbrella organisation for Cumbria’s mountain rescue teams will deliver this year’s Wainwright memorial lecture.

Injured man airlifted to hospital after falling in grade-three Lakeland scramble

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling while scrambling in a Lake District gill. His partner alerted emergency services after he failed to r...

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 ...

Rescuers called to Lakeland group suffering ill effects of magic mushrooms

Mountain rescuers were called to a group of young men in difficulties after tripping on a Lake District fellside.

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...

Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Crag Hill

A man has died after collapsing while out walking in the Lake District. The incident happened on Crag Hill on Wednesday...

Wainwright Society members celebrate 20th anniversary with ascent of Dove Crag

Members of the Wainwright Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with an ascent of the first Lakeland fell described by the late author whose works they promote.

Lakeland walker rescued from Dow Crag after dog knocks pack over edge

A man was rescued from a Lake District crag after he got into difficulties retrieving a rucksack from the rockface.

Lakeland walker rescued after injuring ankle on Rest Dodd

A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after she injured her ankle. The woman was descending Rest Dodd on Saturday when she slipped on a gr...

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