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Lake District team upgrades Eskdale stepping stones to help walkers
National park workers have replaced stepping stones across a Lakeland river to make it easier for walkers to use.
GO Outdoors challenges public to Walk Around the World in 80 Days
Britain’s biggest outdoor retailer is teaming up with industry bosses and mountain rescuers in challenging to the public to walk round the world.
Blind climber Red Széll: Old Man of Hoy ascent was dream come true
The man who claimed the record as the first blind person to climb an imposing Scottish sea stack has spoken of his experience.
Briton dies in trekking fall in Tyrol
A British man has died after falling more than 600ft while trekking in Austria. The 42-year-old was walking with a companion yesterday in the Tyrol...
Ramblers welcome decision not to merge two outdoors bodies
Britain’s largest walking charity welcomed the Government’s decision not to merge two environmental agencies.
Injured man rescued from Snowdonia river in Aberglaslyn Pass
A man was rescued after falling into a Snowdonia river. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 7pm on Wednesday after the local man fel...
Cotswold's Ambleside store appeals for used outdoor gear for charity scheme
A Lake District store is asking outdoor fans to donate their unwanted gear to help charity. The Cotswold Outdoor shop in Ambleside is appealing for...
Sports Direct snaps up troubled outdoor brand Gelert
Troubled outdoor company Gelert has been snapped up by expanding retail group Sports Direct International.
Two lost walkers found sheltering after Cross Fell search
A rescue team pleaded with walkers to carry a map and compass after they were called out to find two lost walkers on the highest hill in the Pennines.
Creeping Toad will reveal Peak District past in Longdendale children's event
Families are being invited to follow a Creeping Toad in a journey of discovery in the Peak District. The Creeping Toad, storyteller and environment...
Arnison Crag fellruner rescued after breaking ankle
A runner in a Lakeland fell race was rescued after suffering a suspected broken ankle. The runner was taking part in the Arnison Dash, run from the...
Two walkers airlifted after falling 200ft during Welsh 3,000s challenge
Two men tackling the Welsh 3,000s challenge were airlifted from the mountains after falling 200ft. The pair had set off early on Saturday morning w...
Envirotrek clean-up volunteers bag Derwent Water rubbish in second event
A chair leg, old pottery, tent poles and flip-flops were among the debris cleared from a Lake District beauty spot by volunteers.
Norman Smith of Dunfermline named as Beinn Bhrotain walker who died
Police have named the walker who died after collapsing near the summit of a Cairngorms mountain on Tuesday.
Britain on Foot push reaches Downing Street
Bosses from Britain’s outdoor trade body took their Britain on Foot campaign to the seat of power with a visit to 10 Downing Street.
Fleetwith Pike walker airlifted to hospital after fall
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after falling and injuring herself. The 57-year-old woman was walking on Fleetwith Pike today ...
Two early-hours rescues for Wasdale team on Scafell Pike
Walkers were rescued from England’s highest mountain in two separate incidents in the early hours. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at...
Two Bleaklow mountain bikers rescued after getting lost in dark
Two mountain rescue teams were called out to search for a pair of mountain bikers lost on a Peak District hill.