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Keswick rescuers called out three times in eight hours to aid Lakeland walkers
A Lakeland rescue team was called out three times in one day to help walkers. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was first alerted about 11.10am on Wedne...
Mountain Bothies Association takes ownership of Glenpean bothy in west Highlands
The Mountain Bothies Association has taken ownership of a shelter that was one of its earliest renovation projects.
Woman rescued from Lancashire river after leaping into water to save dog
A woman was rescued after she injured her back jumping into a Lancashire river to save her dog. The 27-year-old entered the River Lune at Caton whe...

Firefighters in operation to control major wildfire on Ilkley Moor
A major wildfire has devastated a large area of Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. At the height of the blaze, about 70 firefighters were at the scene ...
Wander Woman Phoebe Smith confirmed as Long Distance Walkers' president
Members of the Long Distance Walkers Association have confirmed adventurer and writer Phoebe Smith as their president.
Rescuers praise climbers after woman breaks wrist in Tryfan fall
Rescuers have praised a rock-climber for her efforts after she injured herself in a fall on a Snowdonia mountain.

Helmet saves Lake District mountain biker from serious injury in high-speed crash
A mountain biker’s helmet saved him from a more serious injury when he fell off at high speed on a Lake District fell.
National Trust shelves Wasdale Head loo plans but will build Lake Head toilets
The National Trust has shelved plans for a new toilet block at Wasdale Head in the Lake District. It said the proposal received several objections,...
Lake District climber rescued after injuring leg in fall from Borrowdale crag
A climber was rescued from a Lake District crag after suffering a suspected broken leg in a fall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out about...
Former winners line up for bonus attempt on Three Peaks Race records
Five former winners will be joining the field for this year’s Three Peaks Race at the weekend. Runners tackling the gruelling ‘Marathon with Mo...

Peak District walker dies in 50ft fall on Kinder Scout
A walker has died after falling 50ft on the Peak District’s highest hill. Kinder Mountain Rescue Team was alerted late on Easter Monday afternoon...
Woman rescued from Lakeland fell after breaking ankle in slip
A woman was rescued from a Lakeland fell after breaking her ankle when she slipped. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out shortly after 11pm ...
Peak District mountaineers offer free activities to Pick and Play clean-up participants
Mountaineers in the Peak District are calling on members of the public to do their bit to tidy up the national park.

Dry weather leads to wildfire warnings for outdoor fans over Easter period
Outdoor enthusiasts heading for the British countryside over the Easter holiday are being urged to be on their guard against starting wildfires.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award teen stretchered from Lakeland fell after passing out
A teenager on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition was stretchered from a Lake District fell after he passed out.
Mountain weather service rejigs forecast areas to offer better service to walkers
A specialist mountain weather forecasting service has upgraded its coverage for the North of England.

Rescuers in 7½-hour operation to aid walker injured in 50ft fall on Tryfan
A walker was rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after suffering multiple injuries in a fall. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation members were ...
Skye rescuers on way to cardiac callout learn casualty is team member
A rescue team called out to reports of a man suffering a cardiac arrest learnt the casualty was a colleague.