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More than 40 rescuers called out after reports of walker fainting on Helvellyn range
More than 40 rescuers from two teams were involved in the search for a group of walkers who got into difficulties on the Helvellyn range.
Rescuers' daylight hours warning after lost walker guided from Lakeland fell
Rescuers in the Lake District reminded hill-goers to take account of shortening daylight hours after a walker had to be guided to safety as night fell.
Lost Cadair Idris walkers' descent 'could have become serious incident'
A group of walkers lost on Cadair Idris in Snowdonia risked a more serious incident when they followed a gully on their descent.
Police rescuer urges Scottish hillgoers to go properly equipped
Some hillgoers are taking to Scotland’s mountains without adequate equipment and skills, a police rescuer said.
Couple rescued after getting lost on Cadair Idris as night fell
A couple who got lost on a Snowdonia mountain as darkness fell were brought to safety by rescuers. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team said the man and...
Rise in number of staycation walkers brings 'tidal wave' of Lakeland rescue team callouts
Volunteer rescuers in the Lake District say they are facing ‘a tidal wave’ of avoidable callouts as inexperienced walkers take to the fells.
Team uses phone tech to limit rescuer numbers after pair get lost on Cadair Idris
Rescuers used phone technology to help guide two lost walkers from a Snowdonia mountain. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team put the PhoneFind system i...
Walkers warned of Schiehallion path closures while repairs take place
Walkers heading for Schiehallion will face path closures and diversions while repairs take place. Contractors will carry out work on the munro, beg...
Ups and Downs – The Story of Handbook of the Scottish Hills
Eric Yeaman wrote what is considered to be a groundbreaking book listing almost 2,500 Scottish peaks 31 years ago - here hill sleuth Myrddyn Phillips reveals its background.
Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'
More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.
Northumberland rescuers remind hill-goers to take account of earlier nightfall
Rescuers in Northumberland reminded hill-goers to plan their outings to take account of shortening daylight hours as British summer time ends.
'Flagging' Yorkshire Three Peaks walker helped by group who then took wrong path
A walker who got into difficulties attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks was helped by another group undertaking the challenge – who subsequently got lost.
On test: waterproof jackets reviewed
We've been out in all weathers to put 14 waterproof jackets to the test; here's what we think...
Northumberland rescuers called out twice to aid injured mountain bikers
Rescuers in Northumberland were called out twice in four days to aid injured mountain bikers. Volunteers from Northumberland National Park and Nort...
Yorkshire Three Peaks path on Ingleborough to close for repairs
A section of the Yorkshire Three Peaks route will be closed for up to six months while the steep path is repaired.
On test: Rab Skyline mountain-running clothing reviewed
We headed to the hills to put Rab's range of mountain-running gear to the test: two jackets, a vest and shorts.
Two walkers rescued from Helvellyn summit after going off-route
Two walkers were rescued after straying off route on the Helvellyn range. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, which went to the women’s aid, said condi...
Yorkshire Dales: national park says no more rubbish excuses for leaving litter
A Yorkshire Dales authority member said there can be no more rubbish excuses for visitors leaving their litter.