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Bowland Pennine rescue team called out twice to injured mountain bikers
A rescue team was called out twice over the bank holiday weekend to deal with mountain bikers injured in separate accidents.
Mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro loses out as Burns tops Great Scots poll
A pioneering Victorian mountaineer lost out to Scotland’s most famous poet in a charity’s poll to find the top representative of the nation.
Four teams in rescue of injured Snowdonia canyon walker in Maentwrog gorge
An injured man was brought to safety from a Snowdonia gorge in an operation involving four rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter.
Swiss dentist Marc Lauenstein takes Three Peaks Race crown at first attempt
A Swiss dentist was crowned king of the peaks in his first visit to one of the Yorkshire Dales’ toughest fell races.
North Dartmoor rescuers launch crowdfunding appeal for new training room
A volunteer rescue team is asking the public to help fund a new training room at its base. North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team will launch a crow...
Mother and daughter rescued from Greenup Edge after getting lost in blizzard
Two walkers were rescued after getting into difficulties in a blizzard on a Lake District fell. Three rescue teams were involved in the operation t...
New Lake District walkers' and cyclists' track opens at Dunmail Raise
A new track for cyclists and walkers was officially opened, linking the North and South of the Lake District.
Alan Hinkes joins Everest avalanche survivor in Snowdon Nepal fundraiser
A record-breaking British climber joined a man who narrowly escaped an Everest avalanche to raise cash for Nepal with a trip to Wales’s highest mountain.
Warning to May Day walkers heading for the Highlands: it's still winter on the hills
Mountain experts are warning walkers heading for the Highlands to be prepared for winter conditions. Exceptionally cold weather has led to many Sco...
Woman airlifted from Blencathra after suffering allergic reaction
A woman was airlifted from a Lake District fellside after she became ill. The 18-year-old Cockermouth woman suffered an allergic reaction while on ...
Three callouts in one day as Coniston rescuers aid walkers and runner
A Lake District rescue team was called out three times in one day to deal with incidents over the bank holiday weekend.
Coast to Coast walker rescued after injuring knee in Borrowdale fall
A walker on the Coast to Coast route had to be rescued after falling and injuring her knee. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 8.50p...
Marc Lauenstein wins wintry Three Peaks Race by nine seconds
Only nine seconds separated the winner and second-place man in the gruelling Three Peaks Race. Marc Lauenstein crossed the finishing line in Horton...
Experts to use climbing techniques to check Monsal Trail structures in Peak District
Experts will use rock-climbers’ techniques to check one of the Peak District’s most popular trails.
Red kite put down after being shot in 'shocking act of cruelty'
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a protected bird of prey was killed in what they described as a shocking act of cruelty.
Search launched after partially sighted walkers reported overdue in Cheviots
A large group of partially sighted walkers sparked a search after failing to return when expected from a walk in the Cheviots.
Time is running out to pledge cash to Mend Our Mountains crowdfunder
Time is running out for outdoor fans to pledge their cash to help a crowdfunding effort to repair some of England and Wales’s most popular mountain paths.
Outdoor fans urged to don 'toorie' hats for Lomond Tom Weir event
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to congregate in a national park this weekend to commemorate one of Scotland’s best loved mountain men.