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Lakeland rescuers' frustration at avoidable callouts as 76 walkers 'unaccounted for'
A mountain rescue team has vented its frustration after members were called away from their dinners only to find the 999 caller was tucking into a meal and glass of red wine at the pub.
Dundonnell team 'heartened' by public response after theft of rescue gear
The leader of a volunteer Scottish rescue team that had vital equipment stolen said his members have been heartened by the public support since the break-in.
Scientist discovers plant on Peak District trail believed to be extinct
A rare plant that was believed extinct has been discovered on a popular Peak District trail. Two small populations of the leek-coloured hawkweed ha...
Hypothermic Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital from Far Easedale
A hypothermic walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after becoming unwell. The man, in his 70s, was with a group of friends in Far Easedal...
Mountaineer Doug Scott's black and white photos to go on display for first time
One of the first Britons to summit Everest will stage an exhibition of his black and white photography at a prestigious London venue.
Fife police appeal after body of man in outdoors gear found in Devilla Forest
Police in Scotland are appealing for help in identifying a man whose remains were found in a forest in Fife.
Man and teenage daughter rescued after getting lost on Cadair Idris
A man and his daughter were led to safety after getting lost in bad weather on Cadair Idris. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted shortly af...
Yorkshire Dales walker dies after collapsing on Pen-y-ghent
A walker has died after collapsing on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks. The 68-year-old had started his descent after summiting Pen-y-ghent on Satu...
Suilven footpath worker Alec McMullen completes 450 miles walking to work
Next time the journey to work seems to drag, spare a thought for footpath contractor Alec McMullen, who has walked more than 450 miles getting to his workplace over the past four months.
Climber freed from Borrowdale rock crack after getting stuck
A climber was released unscathed after a major operation to free her when she became trapped in rocks in Borrowdale.
Experts will emphasise mountain activities’ importance at Holyrood reception
Mountain experts will gather at the Scottish Parliament to impress on politicians the contribution of hillwalking and mountaineering to the nation’s economy and wellbeing.
Yorkshire Dales walker airlifted to hospital after tumbling 100ft on Ingleborough
A walker was airlifted after injuring herself when she tumbled 100ft while descending one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Blencathra rescue follows Helvellyn callout for Keswick team
A man was rescued from Helvellyn and a woman brought to safety after getting stuck on Blencathra on Wednesday.
Yorkshire Dales authority grant helps fell rescuers kit out new members
Rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales will be better kitted out thanks to a grant from the national park authority.
Coast to Coast walker suffers head injury in Greenup Edge fall
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring her head in a fall while on the Coast to Coast route in the Lake District.
'Learn to navigate' advice after rescuers sent to wrong Lakeland mountain to aid walkers
A Lake District rescue team extolled the advantages of being able to navigate after it was sent to the wrong mountain to aid two walkers with dogs.
Vital rescue gear stolen in burglary at Dundonnell team's base
Vital rescue equipment has been stolen in a break-in at a volunteer team’s base. Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team said it believes the burglary to...
Tagged hen harrier Calluna in 'suspicious disappearance' over Cairngorms grouse moor
The National Trust for Scotland has called for political action after the disappearance of a hen harrier raised on one of its Highland estates.
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