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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.

03 July 2013

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.

01 July 2013

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.

30 June 2013

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...

29 June 2013

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.

27 June 2013

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...

27 June 2013

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...

26 June 2013

Sports Direct snaps up troubled outdoor brand Gelert

Troubled outdoor company Gelert has been snapped up by expanding retail group Sports Direct International.

26 June 2013

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.

25 June 2013

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...

02 July 2013

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...

30 June 2013

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...

29 June 2013

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.

28 June 2013

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.

27 June 2013

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.

26 June 2013

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 ...

26 June 2013

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...

25 June 2013

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.

25 June 2013

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