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Leo Houlding and his expedition team have successfully completed a new free-climbing route on a South American ‘lost world’.
The Cumbrian mountaineer and his entourage spent two weeks living on portaledges on the overhanging cliffs of Roraima above the Guyana rainforest
Man dies after collapsing on Yorkshire Dales walk
A man has died after collapsing while walking in the Yorkshire Dales. The 86-year-old had complained of feeling unwell on the bridleway between Ing...
Donald MacRae to step down as leader of Dundonnell rescue team
The leader of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team has announced he is stepping down from the post. Donald MacRae has been a member of the team for more...
Leadhills Estate in Lowther Hills loses general licence after wildlife crimes in area
A Scottish Government agency has restricted a licence on a shooting estate in the Lowther Hills after evidence of wildlife crime in the area.
Scorpion stings among hazards as Leo Houlding's team starts Mount Roraima climb
Leo Houlding’s attempt on a route on a Guyana ‘lost world’ tepui has begun in earnest, with his team making progress in difficult conditions on its heavily vegetated overhanging cliffs.
Three disoriented Helvellyn walkers led to safety as daylight fades
Three walkers called for help after getting into difficulties while descending from England’s third-highest mountain.
Rab and Lowe Alpine firm teams up with Outward Bound for kids' activity week
Pupils from a Preston school enjoyed a week of activities thanks to a collaboration between the Outward Bound Trust and the owners of two major outdoors brands.
Green activist, film-maker and photographers appointed Friends of Lake District patrons
A young environmental campaigner, a film-maker and two photographers have been appointed patrons of the Friends of the Lake District.
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers call for help after getting lost in dark
Four walkers attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks had to call for help after getting lost in the dark.
Voluntary groups call for dismantling of Cairn Gorm funicular railway
A group of voluntary organisations said the controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm should be dismantled.
Winter comes to Lakeland as three felltop assessors gear up for a new season
The Lake District's felltop assessors will begin their daily ascents of Helvellyn this week; we spoke to 'new boy' Wes Hunter to get his thoughts on his new 'dream job'.
On test: 40-70 litre rucksacks reviewed
We've been lugging big loads over the hills in the past few months in the quest for the best large rucksack; find out which one topped the pack....
Follow in the Brontë sisters' footsteps to Top Withins, inspiration for Wuthering Heights
Take to the romantic wild Brontë moors, home to Cathy and Heathcliff, on this walk starting in the hilltop village of Haworth in West Yorkshire .
