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Five Cumbrian charities benefit from £100,000 gift as Friends of Blencathra winds up
Five charities will benefit from funds raised for an unsuccessful bid to buy a Lake District mountain.
Peak District visitors urged to be 'fire aware' after huge blaze on Marsden Moor
Peak District bosses are urging outdoor enthusiasts to take care after a huge overnight moorland blaze in the national park.
Lakeland walker airlifted after suffering ankle injury in Langstrath
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District valley after injuring his ankle. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 3.30pm on Thursday to t...

Lakeland bosses urge dog walkers to clean up and control pets as lambing looms
National park bosses in the Lake District are urging dog owners to act responsibly as the lambing season approaches.
Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders revive Himalaya climb plans after cancer diagnosis
A veteran climber has revived plans to tackle a Himalayan peak that had to be abandoned two years ago when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Buxton team first in England and Wales to gain CAA approval for drone use in rescues
A Peak District team said it is the first mountain rescue team in England and Wales to be granted approval to use drones in its operations.

Group will install new Blencathra summit ring after raising £1,000
A group that launched an online appeal to raise cash to replace a missing Lakeland summit marker will install a replica after reaching its target.
From Ben Nevis to Annapurna: Cicerone celebrates 50 years of publishing
One of the best known publishers in the outdoor world is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Kendal-based Cicerone was founded by two marri...
Dales planners order removal of 'alien features' pods at campsite near Hawes
Planners in the Yorkshire Dales have agreed to take enforcement action against the operators of a camping and caravanning site.
Put the t-shirt away – winter's on the way back, Scottish mountaineers warn
Pack away your shorts and t-shirts, and get your crampons and ice-axe back out of the cupboard – winter’s on its way back.

Two Lakeland walkers rescued after getting lost on Helvellyn range
Two Lakeland walkers were led to safety after getting lost as night began to fall. The couple called for help on Monday after finding themselves on...
Paris 2024 organisers plan to include sport climbing for second time in Olympics
Organisers of the 2024 Olympic Games want to include sport climbing in the event. The discipline is already scheduled for the 2020 Tokyo games, but...
Yorkshire Dales bosses host training day for DofE and Scout expedition leaders
Yorkshire Dales bosses are inviting leaders of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to a free training day.

Filtration firm LifeSaver teams up with Manchester University on graphene project
Water filter manufacturer LifeSaver has teamed up with scientists at the University of Manchester to research the uses of graphene in providing clean water.
'Tolkeinesque' Dragon's Back photo comes top in national parks 70th anniversary contest
A ‘Tolkeinesque’ view of a Peak District hill has been judged top photo in a competition marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of national parks in England and Wales.
Mountaineers welcome Glen Etive planners' move to walk in James Bond's steps
Mountaineers have welcomed a decision by Highland planners to walk in the steps of James Bond actors Daniel Craig and Dame Judy Dench.

Watch brand Elliot Brown raises £14,000 for mountain rescue with sales of special model
An upmarket watch brand has raised thousands of pounds for mountain rescuers through sales of its products.
Lakeland walker airlifted after suffering injury on Grisedale Pike
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after injuring an ankle. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was joined by colleagues from the Cockermout...