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Lyke Wake Walk club helps young North York Moors volunteers with donation
A group dedicated to promoting a long-distance challenge walk has chipped in to help a club of young volunteers in a national park.
Search dog joins hunt for two walkers lost in bad weather on Coniston fells
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost on the Lake District fells. The man in his 30s and woman in her 20s called for help on Sunday when they...
Lakeland sheep with a liking for swimming proves a challenge for Penrith rescuers
A woolly friend who decided to go for a swim in Lake District reservoir provided a challenge for mountain rescuers.
Helvellyn walker dies after fall from Striding Edge, despite son's efforts to revive him
A man has died after falling from England’s third highest mountain. The walker was on Helvellyn with his son when he fell from Striding Edge on S...
Walker airlifted after breaking elbow during Peak District trip
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself in the Peak District. The 49-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent was walking with his daught...
Rescuers respond to Grisedale walker's 'broken leg' to find it was a cut
Rescuers went to the aid of a man who had reportedly broken his leg, to find he had suffered a cut. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out ...
Climber airlifted to hospital after Shaftoe Crags bouldering fall in Northumberland
A climber was rescued from a crag in Northumberland after injuring himself while bouldering. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and ...
Friends of Lake District condemn decision to build 50m-high pylons in national park
Campaigners have condemned a decision to build power lines on pylons up to 50m (164ft) high through the Lake District national park.
Skye police seek information on missing walker Stephen Russell
Police on the Isle of Skye have appealed for the public’s help in finding a walker who has not been seen for more than a week.
New appeal for missing walker Stephen Russell after sighting at Glen Dessarry bothy
Police in the Highlands have repeated their appeals for information about a walker who has been missing for more than a week.
Dragon's Back Race field sets off for five days of hard running down Wales's spine
A group of hardy runners set out this morning at the start of one of the country’s toughest endurance races.
Friends of Lake District Morecambe Bay walk attracts 250 fundraisers
Walkers led by a royal guide helped boost a conservation charity’s funds by almost £5,000. The Queen’s Official Guide to the Sands Cedric Robi...
Yorkshire Dales fellrunner suffers head injuries in 40ft fall on Whernside
A fellrunner had to be rescued after falling 40ft from Yorkshire’s highest peak. The 35-year-old was coming down from Whernside in the Yorkshire ...
Mountain council helps fund website to reduce Three Peaks Challenge problems
A mountaineering body has provided cash for a website that aims to reduce problems caused by people tackling a popular walking challenge.
North York Moors officers fail to recommend refusal for huge potash mine
Campaigners expressed disappointment at the decision of national park officers not to recommend plans for a huge potash mine be thrown out.
Tea with Palin and walk with Bonington among goodies on offer in Nepal auction
Fancy a walk on the Lakeland fells with two of Britain’s most eminent mountaineers, with the added glow of knowing you’re helping people in dire need.
Missing Skye walker Stephen Russell may be on West Highland Way
Police searching for a walker missing from the Isle of Skye said they now believe he may walking the West Highland Way.
England's top landscapes equal Birmingham for econonmic worth
England’s top landscapes contribute as much to the economy as the city of Birmingham, a report has revealed.