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Mick Fowler speaks of 'brilliant' Gave Ding climb despite mule problems
A British climber has spoken of his delight at summiting a remote Himalayan peak in a valley never before visited by westerners.
Mountaineers welcome decision on Ben Wyvis windfarm appeal
Mountaineers have welcomed a decision to reject an appeal against the refusal to allow a windfarm on the slopes of a prominent Highland mountain.
Lost walker rescued after Great Gable Remembrance Day event
A walker was rescued when he got lost after attending a Remembrance Day ceremony on a Lake District mountain.
Civilian rescue crews start training as Navy Sea King service nears end
Civilian rescue helicopter crews are to start training following the arrival of a new aircraft at its Scottish base.
Officials tighten controls on four estates in Scots wildlife crime hotspots
Scotland’s official outdoors body has clamped down on four properties where it says there is evidence of wildlife crime.
No legal challenge from campaigners on North York Moors potash mine
Campaigners opposed to proposals for a giant mine in a national park said they will not mount a legal challenge to planners’ decision.
Langdale camper rescued after breaking ankle
An Army trainee was stretchered from a Lake District fell after breaking his ankle. The man was camping above Stickle Tarn on Wednesday when he inj...
Teens rescued after nightfall puts an end end to Cat Bells adventure
Two teenagers were rescued after getting caught out by nightfall and poor weather during an adventure on a Lakeland fell.
Four-part Channel 5 series showcases Lomond national park wildlife
A team of award-winning specialists spent a year recording the wildlife of a Scottish national park in a series that begins next week.
National trail volunteers enjoy coastal walks during Whitby meeting
Volunteers from England and Wales’s official long-distance paths met in a national park at the weekend.
Malham Cove climber rescued after injuring leg
A climber was rescued after suffering a leg injury on a Yorkshire Dales crag. The 20-year-old man was tackling a route on Malham Cove on Sunday whe...
Daily Mail muffin top postscript follows Swaledale team's dog rescue
A mountain rescue team bizarrely ended up as a footnote on a daily newspaper piece about muffin tops after a mercy mission earlier in the week.
Outdoor fans help boost Peak District Access Fund
Outdoor fans are among those who have chipped in to boost a fund aimed at helping improve access in a national park.
Edinburgh writers dominate mountain writing contest
Capital writers came out tops in a mountaineering literature competition. Four of the six winners in the Mountaineering Council of Scotland’s ann...
Job done: Eden fell-care volunteers rebuild wall and demolish cake
Volunteers working on a Lakeland project rebuilt a section of drystone wall and managed to demolish 300 pieces of cake.
Campaigner Kate warns Welsh footpath plans could spread to England
A leading campaigner said she fears for the future of Welsh footpaths if Government proposals go ahead.
Event charging and dogs discussed as Snowdon talks near end
A consultation on the future management of Wales’s highest mountain reaches its conclusion next week with a conference in Llanberis.
Avon rescuers' high-tech vehicle enters service after fundraising effort
A rescue team’s new high-tech vehicle has gone into service after a major fundraising effort. Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue’s incident ...