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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 'Lady of the Hills', found near Pennine Way
Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found by walkers near the Pennine Way in 2004.
Caver dies in fall in Diccan Pot in Yorkshire Dales
A caver has died after falling in Diccan Pot in the Yorkshire Dales. The Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted shortly before 12.30pm on Sunday to t...
Kim Collison wins Montane Winter Spine Race with third fastest time
Kim Collison has won the Montane Winter Spine Race. The Cumbria-based athlete led the race from its early stages on Sunday, and arrived at the fini...

Exhausted walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after being found by passers-by
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after becoming exhausted in snowy conditions. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by polic...
Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra
A man has died after falling more than 200ft from Sharp Edge on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 12.25pm on Thursday. ...
Man's body found on Helvellyn after major search over two days
The body of a man has been found on Helvellyn after a major search involving rescue teams from across Cumbria.

Government to repeal deadline that risked paths being lost to public
The Westminster government said it will repeal a deadline for recording paths as rights of way, to allow local authorities more time to ensure they will remain available for the public.
Merry Christmas to you from the team at grough
The team at grough would like to wish all our readers, friends and associates a happy Christmas. We’re ready to hang up our walking socks over th...
Open Spaces Society seeks donations to action fund after year of fighting legal cases
Campaigning body the Open Spaces Society is pleading for donations to replenish its legal action fund.
Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes?
It’s winter, and you want to stay safe on the hills as snow and ice blanket the uplands. So should you pack your crampons, or will micro-spikes d...

Runner Clëo Bishop-Bolt puts Spine Race podium bid on hold to rescue lost dog
A mountain rescuer put her bid for a podium finish in a gruelling endurance race on hold to go to the aid of a lost dog.
Montane Spine Race hots up as thaw sets in on Pennine Way
The battle for the lead of the Montane Spine Race is hotting up as the icy conditions slowly thaw. Kim Collison currently heads the men’s race, ...
Rescuers called out after Scafell Pike walkers reported 'close to hypothermic'
Rescuers were called out after a group of walkers reported themselves approaching hypothermia near the Scafell Pike range.

Ex-Bowland rescue team leader Kevin Camplin awarded MBE
The former team leader of a Lancashire volunteer rescue team has been recognised in the New Year Honours.
Happy New Year from all of us at grough!
Happy New Year from the team at grough. We wish all our readers, friends and our associates in the outdoor industry a prosperous 2025. We hope y...
Two Sunday rescues take Keswick team past its previous record
A rescue team in the Lake District has broken its record for the number of callouts in a year. Two incidents on Sunday took Keswick Mountain Rescue...

Walker calls for help after getting stranded in dark on wintry Striding Edge
Rescuers were called out to help a solo walker who became stranded on Striding Edge on Helvellyn in the dark.
Rescuers lead camper to safety from windy Dollywaggon Pike
Rescuers were called out to aid a camper who got into difficulties on the Helvellyn range in the Lake District.