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More than 200 join Ullswater 'Conservation Glastonbury' Fell Care Day

More than 200 volunteers took part in a Lake District clean-up event dubbed the ‘Conservation Glastonbury’ by organisers.

29 September 2012

Seven British Everest trekkers die in Kathmandu plane crash

Officials have confirmed that Britons are among the dead after a plane crashed near the Nepal capital Kathmandu today.

28 September 2012

Walker with breathing difficulties airlifted from Red Pike route

A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after developing breathing difficulties. The 56-year-old woman was coming down from Red Pike above Crum...

26 September 2012

Ultrarunner Tim Williamson heads to North Pole for 'ultimate challenge'

A British ultrarunner is preparing for his ultimate challenge: an unsupported walk to and from the North Pole.

26 September 2012

Ullswater information panels will be inform Lake District visitors

A series of information panels that will be installed around a lake that inspired William Wordsworth will include safety information for visitors.

25 September 2012

Injured Lakeland climber airlifted from Raven Crag after 33ft fall

A climber was airlifted from a Lakeland crag after falling and injuring her head and back. The 52-year-old was on Raven Crag in Combe Gill, Borrowd...

25 September 2012

Wainwright's signature will adorn Coast to Coast route as waymarking approved

A long-distance route tackled by thousands of walkers every year will be officially waymarked after authorities approved the move.

24 September 2012

Police confirm body found on Lewis is that of missing camper Tamas Gador

Police have confirmed the body found on a Hebridean island at the weekend was that of missing camper Tamas Gador.

24 September 2012

Horror TV report on Scafell's Pike's litter problem prompts women's clean-up

A team of volunteers collected four bagfuls of rubbish from England’s highest mountain. The staff from employment agency Adecco in Kendal mounted...

24 September 2012

Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival celebrates 10th year

An upcoming festival will celebrate its tenth year of armchair adventuring. The Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival hopes to attract more than 3,000 o...

28 September 2012

Coast to Coast walker airlifted from Kidsty Pike after ankle injury

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell when she injured herself while tackling the Coast to Coast path.

26 September 2012

Professor Martin Price receives King Albert mountain award

An academic has received an international award for his contribution to mountain research. Professor Martin Price, director of the Centre for Mount...

26 September 2012

Missing Highlands walker Neil Kendall found safe and well

A man who went missing in the Highlands has been found safe and well. Neil Kendall of Aviemore was described by police as a keen walker and officer...

26 September 2012

Stanage walker airlifted after being knocked out in fall

A walker was rescued after being knocked unconscious after falling at a popular climbing crag. Edale Mountain Rescue Team went to the walker’s ai...

25 September 2012

Disabled cyclists invited to Peak District taster day at Parsley Hay

Disabled outdoor enthusiasts who were inspired by the Paralympics are being invited to try out a range of specially adapted bikes in a national park.

25 September 2012

New Blengdale bridges will open up 'secret' part of Lake District

National park bosses say the construction of two new bridges will open up a secret part of the Lake District for outdoor enthusiasts.

24 September 2012

Mystery Manx call among incidents in busy weekend for Ogwen Valley rescuers

Rescuers from a Snowdonia mountain rescue team were kept busy with calls for help from walkers in difficulty.

24 September 2012

RSPB offers £1,000 reward after eagle body found close to Highland layby

A charity is offering a £1,000 reward after the discovery of the body of a golden eagle, which it said suffered a lingering death.

24 September 2012

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