Peak District

Bleaklow and Kinder venue for Marmot Dark Mountains night marathon

Organisers of a night-time mountain marathon have chosen some of the most challenging navigational terrain for runners.

08 January 2014

Walker Brian Couzins completes seven-year Peak District marathon

A determined rambler braved swarms of bees and animal traps to walk into the record books and complete an epic seven-year journey in the Peak District.

25 September 2013

Four national parks get £17m as part of Government plans to boost cycling

Four English national parks will get a £16.8m boost to encourage cycling under measures announced by the UK Government.

12 August 2013

Peak District mountain biker dies in fall at Laddow Rocks

A mountain biker has died after a fall on a Peak District hillside. The man came off his bike near Laddow Rocks on Black Hill, north of Crowden, to...

28 July 2013

Volunteers collect 25 bags of rubbish in Peak District Envirotrek clean-up

A fork stuck in a tree, discarded tent poles and numerous disposable barbecues were among items cleared from the national park countryside in the first of a series of clean-ups.

19 June 2013

Keen-sponsored hill clean-up will take place in Peak and Lake Districts

Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to clean up the environment and join in action pursuits for a second year.

16 May 2013

Rescuers warn walkers of Peak District snow cornice hazard

A rescue team is warning of unusual hazards for walkers in the Peak District. The freakish wintry weather has created snow cornices in many locatio...

03 April 2013

Kinder Scout path improvements pave the way for walkers

Paths on four routes up the Peak District’s highest hill have been improved to help walkers and reduce erosion.

10 January 2013

Walkers' warning after shell exploded close to Peak District path

A mountain rescue team has warned outdoor enthusiasts about the dangers of unexploded shells near a popular Peak District path.

06 June 2012

Stanage moors will benefit from heather 'haircut'

A popular Peak District moor will be getting a haircut to keep in top trim. The area close to Stanage Edge will have heather cropped by machinery t...

02 October 2013

Mountain bike boss says council's Wigley Lane surfacing is 'vandalism'

A mountain bike company boss has described resurfacing work done on a popular cycling route as ‘vandalism’.

23 August 2013

Gordon Moss named as mountain biker who died in fall at Laddow Rocks

The mountain biker who died in a fall at Laddow Rocks has been named. Gordon Moss, 54, of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, was with five companions on Bl...

31 July 2013

Rescuers warn Black Hill flash floods may block Pennine Way route

Mountain rescuers are warning a section of a national trail may become impassable if expected heavy rain this week causes flash flooding.

22 July 2013

Retailer urges climbers to join Peak District crag clean-up

A Peak District retailer is urging climbers to clean up the crags in the area this weekend. Hathersage-based Outside is repeating its crag clean-up...

12 June 2013

Warning to walkers after unexploded shells found on Peak District moor

Mountain rescuers warned walkers and runners after dangerous unexploded shells were found on moorland.

14 May 2013

Jelly babies sustain Trigger runners in Woodhead rescue team fundraiser

A mountain rescue team provided jelly babies and hot drinks to sustain fellrunners taking part in a fundraising event in severe conditions.

24 January 2013

Major Goyt Valley search by 80 rescuers fails to find missing man Kevin Bird

A huge search involving more than 80 volunteers from three mountain rescue teams failed to find a man missing in the Peak District.

10 December 2012

Mountain rescuers in action as snow strands motorists on high routes

Mountain rescue teams spent much of yesterday helping stranded motorists and dealing with emergencies caused by heavy snow in the Peak District.

05 April 2012

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