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	<description>The inside view of the outdoor world. Outdoor news and features.</description>
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		<title>Blisters and nausea put an end to Tom Hollins&#8217;s Lakeland Round running challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ultrarunner Tom Hollins has abandoned his attempt to complete a Lakeland Round of 330 peaks.

The athlete cited bad blisters and nausea for his decision to give up the challenge after summiting 53 tops]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/05/08/blisters-and-nausea-put-an-end-to-tom-hollinss-lakeland-round-running-challenge</link>
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		<title>Record-breaking runner Tom Hollins prepares for longest challenge: the Lakeland Round</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An experienced endurance runner is preparing for his longest challenge yet: a continuous circuit of 330 peaks in and around the Lake District.

Tom Hollins plans to start his Lakeland Round run at the Moot Hall in Keswick on Tuesday, with the goal of raising money for a charity at the hospital where he works]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/05/03/record-breaking-runner-tom-hollins-prepares-for-longest-challenge-yet-the-lakeland-round</link>
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		<title>Scrambler airlifted from Lakeland mountainside after tumbling 160ft</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A woman was airlifted from a Lake District mountainside after injuring herself in a fall while scrambling.

The 60-year-old tumbled 50m (164ft) after slipping on broken ground on Raven Crag on the flanks of Grey Knotts on Sunday]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/04/20/scrambler-airlifted-from-lakeland-mountainside-after-tumbling-160ft</link>
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		<title>Rescuers pay tribute to David Parrish who died on Cape Wrath Trail challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rescuers have paid tribute to an ultrarunner who died while trying to set a record for running the Cape Wrath Trail.

David Parrish was raising funds for Scottish Mountain Rescue during his unsupported attempt]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/04/19/rescuers-pay-tribute-to-david-parrish-who-died-on-cape-wrath-trail-challenge-2</link>
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		<title>Teens rescued after failing to find Priest&#8217;s Hole during Storm Dave</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A group of adventurous teenagers had to be rescued from a Lake District mountainside as Storm Dave lashed the fells.

The four young men intended to camp in the Priest’s Hole on Dove Crag, but failed to reach the cave]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/04/05/teens-rescued-after-failing-to-find-priests-hole-during-storm-dave</link>
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		<title>Company behind Dragon&#8217;s Back Race and Cape Wrath Ultra goes out of business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The company behind some of the UK’s toughest mountain running events has gone out of business,

Director Shane Ohly said Ourea Events has ceased trading]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/03/13/company-behind-dragons-back-race-and-cape-wrath-ultra-goes-out-of-business</link>
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		<title>Two rescue teams and two helicopters go to aid man after 300ft fall on Helvellyn</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries when he fell more than 300ft on the Helvellyn range.

Two rescue teams and two helicopters were involved in the operation to help the man on Friday]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/01/31/two-rescue-teams-and-two-helicopters-go-to-aid-man-after-300ft-fall-on-helvellyn</link>
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		<title>Pre-pack administration deal allows Alpkit to continue trading</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Outdoors company Alpkit said it has secured its operating future by entering into a ‘pre-pack’ administration.

The move saved the jobs of 194 staff, it said, and enabled the Nottinghamshire-based outfit to keep its stores open and fulfil orders]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/01/29/pre-pack-administration-deal-allows-alpkit-to-continue-trading</link>
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		<title>Ex-gamekeeper Racster Dingwall fined for raptor persecution in first case of kind</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A former gamekeeper has been fined after he was covertly recorded trying to kill a legally protected bird of prey.

Racster Dingwall pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting bird of prey persecution, using the Serious Crime Act 2007, believed to be the first case of its kind in the country]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/01/29/ex-gamekeeper-racster-dingwall-fined-for-raptor-persecution-in-first-case-of-its-kind</link>
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		<title>Lake District team saddled with hotel bill after rescued walkers fail to pay</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Lake District team has had to pay hotel costs for a pair of walkers they rescued, after the men left without settling their bill.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team appealed to the young men to do the right thing and reimburse the volunteer team, which is a registered charity]]></description>
		<link>https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2026/01/24/lake-district-volunteers-saddled-with-hotel-bill-after-rescued-walkers-fail-to-pay-for-stay</link>
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