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Outdoors fans urged to take 5km challenge to help reinstate flood-hit Lakeland path
A charity is asking outdoor enthusiasts to get active to help it raise funds to reinstate a Lake District route that was severely damaged by floods.
Blown-over trees halt rescuers' vehicle at Thirlmere incident
Rescuers’ progress was halted by trees blown down by the Beast from the East in a Lake District forest.
Rescuers praise resilience of group trapped in freezing Yorkshire Dales cave for 26 hours
Rescuers have released more details about a major operation to save five cavers trapped below ground in the Yorkshire Dales at the weekend.
Scots hillgoers asked to pledge price of a bobble hat to 'Mend Our Mountains'
Hillgoers are being asked to spare the price of a bobble hat – to improve conditions underfoot on two of Scotland’s mountains.
Five young walkers rescued from Helvellyn summit after hypothermia concerns
A group of young walkers was rescued from England’s third-highest mountain after getting into difficulties in bad weather.
Women's anthology Waymaking aims to step up gender balance in outdoor writing
Outdoors publisher Vertebrate has marked International Women’s Day by announcing an anthology of women’s work.
Police seek information after jackets theft from York Go Outdoors store
Police are appealing for help after jackets worth £1,000 were stolen from an outdoors store. North Yorkshire Police said two men entered the Go Ou...
Search for lost Lakeland walkers ends after couple rescued by fellow walker
Two rescue teams were involved in a search for lost walkers on the Old Man of Coniston in bad visibility.
Northumberland rescuers respond to 40 incidents as the Beast from the East hits
Volunteer mountain rescuers in Northumberland responded to 40 incidents over the past three days, as the Beast from the East brought severe conditions to the area.
New Mend Our Mountains campaign gets underway with Peak District walk
A group of walkers took to the Peak District hills to help kick off an ambitious appeal to raise £1m to improve some of Britain’s most popular paths.
Walker suffers multiple injuries in Helvellyn fall
A walker suffered numerous injuries after she slipped and tumbled 50ft on England’s third-highest mountain.
Calder Valley team's four-legged members retire after more than 10 years' service
Two long-serving members of a rescue team have retired after numerous missions. Four-legged friends Nell and Pepper have each assisted the Calder V...
Three teams in operation to find five lost Yorkshire Dales cavers trapped for 26 hours
A major rescue operation to locate a group of lost cavers in the Yorkshire Dales ended successfully when they were brought to the surface unharmed.
Yorkshire Dales report points finger at grouse moors for bird of prey decline
A report compiled by national park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales points a finger at the management of grouse moors for the decline in birds of prey in their areas.
Vango company continues growth with new depot and extra staff
The company behind some of the best known outdoor brands in the UK said its growth is continuing and it has increased staff by 15 per cent.
Injured Lakeland walker rescued after falling 300ft on Great End
A man was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself when he fell more than 300ft on a Lake District mountain.
Rescuers' warning after man suffers dislocated shoulder on Priest's Hole trip
Rescuers have warned that only well equipped experienced mountaineers should attempt to reach a Lake District cave during the current wintry spell.
Penrith team on callout digs out snowplough stranded in blizzard
A Cumbrian mountain rescue team was called out to aid a stranded lorry driver, and ended up help freeing a snowplough caught in drifts.