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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...

Wainwright fans reprint Yorkshire Dales guidebook Walks in Limestone Country

Aficionados of the late author Alfred Wainwright have republished one of his out-of-print works. The Wainwright Society has reprinted the second ed...

New attempt on Wainwrights record underway as John Kelly starts run in heatwave

The season of attempts on long-distance records continues with a new bid to complete the Wainwright fells in a fastest time.

Charity set up in memory of Martin Moran to encourage teens to enjoy mountain life

The family of mountaineer Martin Moran have set up a charitable foundation in his memory. They hope to support young people from diverse background...

Wainwrights runner Sabrina Verjee: my legs were fine but I couldn't breathe

Runner Sabrina Verjee said the weather during her aborted attempt to complete a round of the Wainwrights was probably the worst she has encountered on the hills.

Sabrina Verjee 11 hours ahead of schedule as Wainwrights challenge continues

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is forging ahead in her attempt on the record for a continuous round of the Wainwright fells.

Runner Sabrina Verjee sets out with record six-day target for Wainwrights round

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is attempting another continuous round of the Wainwright fells. The Cumbria-based veterinary surgeon set out on Friday m...

Workers use 600 tonnes of stone on eroded Yorkshire Three Peaks Sulber path

National park rangers and volunteers are using more than 600 tonnes of stone aggregate to make the going easier for walkers on one of the Yorkshire Dales’ most popular routes.

Lockdown forces Cave Rescue Organisation to cancel Ingleborough Challenge event

A rescue team in the Yorkshire Dales has cancelled its annual fundraising challenge event because of lockdown restrictions.

Hypothermic injured runner rescued after night on Pen-y-ghent slopes

An injured runner was rescued after spending the night on the slopes of Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales.

Review: Walking the Wainwrights, by Graham Uney

Graham Uney's book is a useful and information-packed guide to ticking off the Wainwright fells in 64 different day walks.

Walkers, climber, lost challengers, plus stuck sheep, keep Dales team busy

A rescue team in the Yorkshire Dales was kept busy over the bank holiday weekend, with callouts to injured walkers, climbers, lost Three Peaks challengers and a recalcitrant sheep.

Charity unveils new list for peakbaggers: the Ethels

Peakbaggers have a new reason to pull on their boots and get walking. A charity has come up with a new set of hills to tick off, appropriately in t...

Brian Melia completes continuous run of Wainwright's A Pennine Journey

Runner Brian Melia has completed a continuous run of A Pennine Journey, the long-distance route based on Alfred Wainwright’s 1938 walk.

Runner Brian Melia heads north in A Pennine Journey record bid

Ultrarunner Brian Melia’s bid to complete an unbroken run over a 247-mile route is underway. The 56-year-old optometrist left Settle in North Yor...

Athlete Brian Melia will attempt continuous run of Wainwright's A Pennine Journey

A runner is planning to follow in the footsteps of renowned author Alfred Wainwright in a 247-mile challenge.

Three Peaks Race postponed to October due to Covid-19 pandemic

Organisers of a historic endurance race in the Yorkshire Dales have put back the postponed event’s date by a further fortnight.

Aim low: introducing The Huws, diminutive Welsh hills to pique your interest

Hillwalking isn't necessarily about slogging to the top of the highest peaks; there's plenty of interest in Wales's less lofty summits.

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