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Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers rescued after getting lost in dark

Four walkers taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge had to be rescued after getting lost in darkness.

Kenton's Olympic Everest bid will be 'an emotional ride'

Kenton Cool flies out today on a quest to take an Olympic medal to the summit of Everest. We hear his thoughts on a tribute to 'amazing climbers'...

Naturist fined after naked Yorkshire ramble

A naturist rambler has taken up the cudgels of nude walking while the original Naked Rambler Stephen Gough languishes in a Scottish jail.

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Pub diners can help preserve Three Peaks paths

Diners in a Yorkshire Dales pub will be helping a project that maintains some of the most popular paths in the Three Peaks area.

Last-minute stocking fillers for outdoors fans

Looking for a last-minute gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? We have a few pointers to stocking fillers for outdoor fans...

Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.

Mountain festival organisers plan repeat for 2012

Organisers of the inaugural mountain festival in the Outer Hebrides plan to repeat the event next year.

Winter sunshine guides offer escape from autumn gloom

As autumnal gloom and early darkness envelop Britain, and the Met Office dashes hopes of widespread early snowfall, walkers could be forgiven for letting their thoughts wander to sunnier destinations.

Three Peaks Race and Fellsman runners rescued after suffering injuries

Rescuers went to the aid of injured runners in two separate long-distance events. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called to help a competitor in t...

Rescuers aid 17 challenge walkers lost in dark

A party of 17 walkers was rescued after getting lost in the dark on Yorkshire’s second-highest peak.

Dales walking guide cash will aid Three Peaks footpath work

A new walkers’ guidebook will help maintain footpaths in the Yorkshire Three Peaks area. Part of the proceeds from sales of the publication, Dale...

Three Peaks Challenge charity funds Nevis wildlife cameras

A charity that organises Three Peaks Challenge events has funded the installation of remote cameras around Britain’s highest mountain to capture images of elusive wildlife.

Top climbers will speak at film festival

Three of Britain’s top climbers will give accounts of their adventures at festival next month. The Cardiff Adventure Film Festival will also incl...

Three Peaks Anglo-Saxon find is a first for national park

A group of amateur archaeologists have unearthed an ancient dwelling on the flanks of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.

Challenge walkers raise cash for volunteer rescue team

A group of nearly 40 walkers and runners took to the Dales fells to help raise funds for a local rescue team.

Quarry gift smooths the way for Dales walkers

Walkers heading for the summit of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks will be on a firmer footing thanks to a donation from a quarry company.

Dark catches out lost teenage challenge walkers

Four walkers attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks had to be rescued after getting lost in the dark. The teenagers rang for help by mobile phone yes...