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Rescuers' winter warning after Lakeland walkers get in to difficulties on fells
Mountain rescuers have warned walkers that wintry conditions still have a hold on the Lake District tops, after two incidents involving people getting into difficulties on the high fells.
'Rescpect our mountains' Scots politicians told, ahead of general election
Mountaineers in Scotland have called on politicians to respect the nation’s uplands. A campaign by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland ahead o...
Civilian Coastguard search and rescue helicopter service officially launched
The UK’s civilian search and rescue helicopter was officially launched at one of the bases first in line to take over from the familiar Sea Kings of the RAF and Royal Navy.
Man falls 650ft on Ben Nevis as group gets lost in whiteout
Rescuers have gone to the aid of a group on Britain’s highest mountain after one of them fell more than 600 feet.
Minister says there are no plans for Ordnance Survey privatisation
The coalition Government said it has no plans to privatise Britain’s national mapping agency. Ordnance Survey will shortly become a government-ow...
Pull on your boots and hit the trail to celebrate the Pennine Way's 50th anniversary
The UK’s oldest national trail hits its 50th birthday this year, and tourism bosses are urging walkers to celebrate the anniversary by pulling on their boots and visiting the route.
Mountain rescuers bring 40 to safety in blizzard after crash blocks Kirkstone Pass
A coachload of Chinese tourists was among 40 people rescued from a Lake District pass after blizzards brought chaos to the road.
Malham Cove walker airlifted after breaking ankle in slip
A walker was airlifted from a Yorkshire Dales hillside after slipping and suffering a suspected broken ankle.
North York Moors walker rescued after breaking ankle on Kirby Bank
A walker was rescued after suffering a suspected broken ankle in the North York Moors. Cleveland Mountain Rescue was called out at 3pm today when t...
Keswick exhibition will mark anniversary of Wainwight's 'love letter' to Lakeland
A new exhibition will examine author Alfred Wainwright’s love affair with the Lake District. Wainwright, the author of the celebrated Pictorial G...
Air ambulance flies to walker with ankle injury on Hadrian's Wall
A woman was treated and rescued by air ambulance staff after she injured her ankle while walking on Hadrian’s Wall.
Rescuers' lives 'on the line' as three ill prepared walkers fall 650ft on Ben Nevis
Mountain rescuers put their lives on the line to rescue a group of inexperienced hillwalkers on Britain’s highest mountain after three of the men fell more than 600ft.
Campaigners urge outdoor fans to sign petition to help stop national park sell-offs
Online campaign group 38 Degrees is urging outdoor enthusiasts to sign a petition opposing the sell-off of land in national parks.
Campaigners condemn 'atrocious' delay in Lakes and Dales park enlargement
Campaigners have described as ‘atrocious’ the delay in extending two national parks 18 months after a public inquiry made its recommendations.
Peak District walker rescued after breaking ankle in slip near Beeley
A Peak District walker was stretchered to an ambulance after injuring himself when he slipped on a hillside.
'Lucky chap' collapses at feet of rescuers after surviving 650ft Helvellyn fall
A man who collapsed at the feet of rescuers after falling 650ft from England’s third-highest mountain was described as ‘one lucky chap’.
Nick Estcourt Award will help fund Baffin Island big-wall climb
A team of climbers heading for a big wall climb on Baffin Island will benefit from a fund set up in memory of a mountaineer who died 36 years ago on K2.
This winter could be sunniest on record, Met Office says
This winter may be the sunniest on record, the Met Office said. If average sunshine continues for the rest of the month, the UK will have seen more...
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2 Farmer helps rescuers reach stranded Pennine Way walker as storm approaches
3 Walker battered by Storm Ophelia rescued after night on Lakeland fell
4 Rescuers searching for missing Lakeland walker Dawid Kancyr find body - updated
5 Sir Chris Bonington issues statement after mountain rescue controversy
6 Major Outdoor Trade Show merges with smaller event and moves to Manchester
7 Police voice concerns for missing Lake District walker Dawid Kancyr
8 Rescuers get lost walkers to download OS Locate app to guide them from fell
9 Lakeland walker stretchered from fell after injuring ankle in Grains Gill slip
2 Lakeland rescuers' frustration at avoidable callouts as 76 walkers 'unaccounted for' (27)
3 Climber Sir Chris Bonington: 'Mountain rescue has almost become a sport' (11)
4 The death of mountaineering? One climber's view of the recent British Mountaineering Council turmoil (10)
5 Missing Cadair Idris walker found asleep in dark on mountain path (8)
6 Lake District walkers rescued after cannabis man gets high on Scafell range (7)
7 On test: three-season walking boots reviewed (6)
8 'You're responsible for your safety,' says rescuer after Cadair Idris search for couple (6)
9 Mountaineers object to plans for Kings House Hotel extension at head of Glen Coe (4)
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