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The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has stopped issuing public reports as walkers are warned to stay off the mountains during the Covid-19 crisis.
SAIS said it will continue to provide information for emergency services, but ceased posting avalanche information on its website earlier this week
This year's Outdoor Trade Show falls victim to Covid-19
The UK’s biggest trade gathering for the outdoor industry will not take place this year. The Outdoor Trade Show had been scheduled to take place ...
Peak District boss pleads: stay away from our national park
The boss of England’s oldest national park has pleaded with visitors to stay away. Peak District National Park Authority chief executive Sarah Fo...
Firefighters diverted from virus work after controlled burning causes wild fire
Fire chiefs have called for all controlled moorland burning to be halted after a blaze on the Pennine hills.
Lakeland walker rescued after slip leads to leg injury
A walker was rescued after slipping on a Lake District path and injuring his leg. The 79-year-old was descending Cat Gill above Borrowdale on Sunda...
Team advises stranded snapper to 'go home' after Tryfan rescue
A poorly equipped hillgoer had to be rescued after getting stuck on a Snowdonia mountain. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was called out ...
Mountain council: 'hillwalking and climbing on hold' as Covid-19 closures gather pace
The British Mountaineering Council has said hillwalking and climbing should be put on hold during the present coronavirus crisis.
Lakeland cyclist dies after crashing on Honister Pass
A cyclist has died after crashing on a Lake District pass. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out to the incident on the Honister Pass about 1...
Outdoor bodies say: stay close to home to walk or ride
A group of major outdoor organisations in the UK has echoed the Prime Minister’s advice for the public to exercise close to home.
Mountain rescuers plead: help our volunteers stay healthy during Covid-19 crisis
Volunteer rescuers in England and Wales have issued updated advice for anyone heading for the hills. Many mountain rescue team members have day job...
Six days, six hours, four minutes: how Paul Tierney broke the Wainwrights running record
An astonishing challenge that ran on chips, banter and very little sleep, but definitely no smashed avocado.
On test: AKU Serai mountaineering boots reviewed
High-end insulated boots for high-end mountain trips; how did they perform?...
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 .
