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Queen's award marks mountain rescuers' volunteering efforts
A mountain rescue team has gained a royal award for its volunteering activities. The Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team was one of 112 vo...
Wainwright manuscript and maps go under the hammer
An original manuscript notebook produced by Lakeland fellwalking author Alfred Wainwright goes under the hammer later this month.
Walkers' warning after shell exploded close to Peak District path
A mountain rescue team has warned outdoor enthusiasts about the dangers of unexploded shells near a popular Peak District path.
Supporters' club takes control of long-distance Wainwright route
A new supporters’ club has been formed to promote a long-distance route first walked by Lakeland author Alfred Wainwright 74 years ago.
Night-time rescue for injured Scafell Pike walker
A walker was rescued from England’s highest mountain in a night-time operation after injuring his leg.
Four children among walking group rescued after getting lost in cloud
Eight walkers were rescued after getting lost in thick cloud on a Lakeland fell. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday, Sunday, at 6...
Military exercises will put GPS units out of action
Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned their Global Positioning System receivers may be affected by military jamming exercises.
Tory peer replaces Labour lord as head of conservation group
A Labour peer is stepping down as president of a conservation charity, and will be replaced by a Conservative farming and landowning member of the House of Lords.
Second rescue in eight days for walker on Snowdonia mountain
A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain for the second time in eight days. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was called out on Thu...
William qualifies to lead rescue helicopter missions
Prince William has qualified as a captain for search and rescue helicopters in the Royal Air Force. The Duke of Cambridge, who is patron of Mountai...
Ben Cruachan is revealed as mountain marathon venue
The venue for a mountain marathon was revealed to competitors today, just two days before the event takes place.
Last chance to enter challenge walk for mountain rescuers
Entries close tomorrow for a long-distance challenge walk organised by a mountain rescue team. The Alwinton Round starts in the Northumberland vill...
Trust explains reasons for removal of Nevis summit posts
The charity that owns most of the summit of Britain’s highest mountain has explained why it removed a series of posts that helped walkers and climbers navigate routes off the hill.
Royal vehicle used in mountain rescue as jubilee celebrations continue
A royal wedding gift was put to good use to rescue a walker as jubilee celebrations were going on across the country.
Walker's knee injury provides 3,000th rescue for Lakeland team
A mountain rescue team clocked up its 3,000th rescue – and then went on to carry out two further callouts to walkers the same day.
Walker airlifted after ankle injury on Coast to Coast route
A walker was airlifted from a fell after suffering a suspected broken ankle in a slip. The 49-year-old woman fell while coming down Dent, the 352m ...
Rescuers will join wounded servicemen for Snowdon beacon event
Mountain rescuers will help a team of injured servicemen to the top of Wales’s highest mountain to light a jubilee beacon.
Mountain rescuers will join cadets to light jubilee beacon on highest Beacon
A mountain rescue team will join a group of air cadets in lighting a beacon on south Wales’s highest mountain.
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2 Walker winched from Lakeland mountainside after 40m fall
3 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64
4 Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker
5 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
6 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
7 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
8 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
9 Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
2 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
5 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
6 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
7 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
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