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Body found on Strathcarron hillside by member of public
A man’s body has been found on a Highland hillside where a walker has been missing since February. A member of the public made the discovery abov...
Two walkers rescued after getting lost in dark on Yorkshire Three Peaks route
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost when they strayed from the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge route.
Praise for Duke of Edinburgh's team in eight-hour rescue on Peak District hill
Rescuers have praised a group of young people who ‘did all the right things’ after two of them were injured on a Peak District moorland.

Bus service runs for weary walkers who can't go the Yorkshire Three Peaks distance
Walkers who can’t quite go the distance on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge walk will be able to take advantage of a new service.
Injured walker and climber among three callouts in two hours for Northumberland teams
Rescue teams in the North-East of England were called to deal with three incidents within a couple of hours.
Rescuers welcome Helvellyn's Julia Bradbury TV boost but caution winter visitors
A rescue team has welcomed the increase in popularity of a Lake District mountain following its television vote as top peak in Britain.

Lomond national park welcomes judges' right to roam ruling on Drumlean Estate
Judges in Scotland’s highest civil court have upheld a ruling in favour of the public’s right of access to a Highland estate.
Lakeland walkers led to safety after getting lost in dark on Great End
A group of walkers had to be led to safety from a Lake District mountain after getting caught out by nightfall.
Four Inns challenge competitor airlifted to hospital after breaking leg
A competitor in a challenge event was airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg. The 41-year-old was taking part in the Four Inns race on Saturd...
Work to start on improved Fairy Pools parking at Skye congestion blackspot
Work will soon start on improved parking facilities at the site of a popular walking route on the Isle of Skye plagued by congestion.

Rescuers' plea for cash for operations to keep search dog Dolly in action
Rescuers have launched an appeal to raise cash to help keep one of its search dogs in action. Dolly has been diagnosed as needing expensive veterin...
Retailer George Fisher offers 'self-tracking' boot service and Find My Feet app
Walkers of a certain age may remember the Wayfinders children’s shoe that had a tiny compass in its heel to help junior adventurers find their way.
Helvellyn felltop assessments extended as winter conditions continue
A vital service for winter hillgoers in the Lake District is being extended due to the stubborn refusal of spring to arrive in the mountains.

Get Easter weather forecast and stay safe on Snowdonia mountains, experts plead
Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being encouraged to prepare properly for their hillgoing trips in Snowdonia over the Easter holiday.
Lost walker cold but unharmed after spending night on Kinder Scout
A walker was unharmed but cold after spending the night on the Peak District’s highest hill when he got lost in the dark.
Walker airlifted from Helvellyn range after injuring herself in fall
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on a Lake District fell. The woman suffered a suspected broken collar bone in t...

Prince Charles unveils plaque to mark Lake District's world heritage status
Prince Charles has unveiled a plaque to mark the Lake District’s designation as a Unesco world heritage site.
Body of missing Strathcarron hillwalker Neil Gibson discovered following search
The body of a walker who went missing in February has been found in the Highlands. Police confirmed Neil Gibson’s body has been found after furth...