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Search begins after police concern for blood-covered Borrowdale walker
Police say they are concerned for a man seen walking on a Lake District footpath with blood on his face.
Climbing legend Doug Scott set to reveal secrets behind his life story
One of the first Britons to summit the world’s highest mountain will reveal his reluctance at writing his autobiography.
Summer's over, so pack a torch, Snowdonia mountain experts warn walkers
Mountain experts are warning hillgoers to be prepared so they don’t get caught out in the dark. Rescue teams in Snowdonia face an increase in cal...
Sixth Helvellyn death this year as Swirral Edge walker dies of heart attack
Rescuers have released more details of the incident in which a man died on England’s third highest mountain.
Helvellyn walker dies after collapsing on Swirral Edge
A man has died after collapsing on a Lake District ridge. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out this morning to Swirral Edge on Helvellyn,...
Mountain council warns cash restraints could delay national parks' expansion
The organisation that represents hillwalkers and climbers in England and Wales said spending cuts could threaten the extension to two national parks announced today.
Dales 'missing link' improved to help disabled visitors at Grimwith Reservoir
Disabled outdoor enthusiasts can now enjoy a trip round a Yorkshire Dales reservoir thanks to footpath improvements.
Government confirms Lakes and Dales national parks will be extended
The Government has announced that two national parks in northern England will be extended. The long-awaited decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales ...
Pennine walkers urged to help log lifesaving sphagnum moss bogs
Scientists are asking outdoor enthusiasts to help them log an important lifesaving moorland plant. Sphagnum moss helped save lives during both Worl...
Author Bill Bryson backs campaign to keep giant pylons out of Lake District
A leading author and outdoors activist has backed a campaign to keep giant electricity pylons out of a national park.
Two Peak District walkers rescued as Edale team's busy year continues
Two Peak District walkers were rescued in separate incidents in which they injured their legs. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called out to the fir...
Mountain Leader group aids fallen walker as rescuers called out to Tryfan
A walker was helped by a group undertaking Mountain Leader training after he fell on a Snowdonia mountain.
Repeat rescue for Wharfedale team as another dog falls down Guisecliff hole
A mountain rescue team was called out to retrieve a dog that had become trapped in a rock cleft in North Yorkshire.
Three teams join nine-hour rescue of injured woman on Skye Cuillin range
Three mountain rescue teams worked through the night to bring to safety an injured woman who fell on a ridge on the Isle of Skye.
Walkers asked to look out for clues on missing Glencoe walker Robin Garton
Police are appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout for anything that may help in their search for a man who has been missing in the Highlands for a month.
'We have only 10 years to save lost paths' says access expert Phil Wadey
An access expert has warned the clock is ticking for thousands of public highways. Phil Wadey, vice-chairman of the Open Spaces Society, warned the...
National trail apps bring Bram Stoker's Dracula to life for Whitby walkers
Visitors on a national trail will be able to experience gothic horror as they walk in the footsteps of a famous Victorian author.
Borrowdale walker rescued from Swanesty How after injuring ankle in slip
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after slipping and injuring her leg. The woman was walking with her partner on Swanesty How in Borro...