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Mountaineers set to begin second stage of Ben Nevis North Face survey
Mountaineers will join geologists and botanists in a second survey of the UK’s highest mountain. Climbers are asked to be aware that members of t...
Walker seriously injured in 300ft fall from Blencathra
A walker was seriously injured in a fall from a Lake District fell. The 70-year-old, from Germany, was seen to fall by another walker who phoned po...
Police name hospital doctor George Ballard as cyclist who died at Dibble's Bridge
Police have named the cyclist who died in an accident in the Yorkshire Dales. George Ballard, 41, of Ilkley in West Yorkshire, fell from Dibble’s...
Northumberland mountain rescuers plan events to mark 50th anniversary
A mountain rescue team formed in response to the death of two shepherds in a blizzard will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.
Lottery grant boosts south Wales rescue teams' medical training
Mountain rescuers in south Wales have received a boost to their medical training thanks to a lottery grant.
Yorkshire Dales cyclist dies after falling 50ft from Dibble's Bridge
A cyclist has died after falling 50ft from a bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association members were called out about ...
Northern Traverse runners will race across Wainwright's Coast to Coast route
We’re not sure Alfred would have approved, in fact we’re pretty sure it would have brought a frown to the brow of the opinionated fellwalker.
Border rescuers win nationwide Rural Champions Award
A rescue team has topped a poll to take the honours in a UK-wide competition. Border Search and Rescue Unit won the Rural Community Champions award...
Stanage climber stranded upside down in harness after falling ill
A climber had to be rescued after she was left hanging upside down in her harness on a Peak District crag when she was taken ill.
Bear Grylls will open Aberglaslyn rescue team's new base in Porthmadog
A world-famous adventurer is due to become an honorary member of a mountain rescue team after opening its new base today.
Exhausted Pennine Way walker rescued after 28-mile leg
An exhausted walker on the Pennine Way was rescued after becoming dehydrated and distressed. North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team was called out abou...
Dartmoor Ashburton rescue team overwhelmed as appeal tops £34,000
A team of rescuers said it is overwhelmed by the generous response to its appeal for cash for a new vehicle.
Environment minister Rory Stewart says national parks are 'soul of Britain'
Conservative junior minister and adventurer Rory Stewart said national parks are the ‘soul of Britain’.
Profits from Cicerone Nepal trekking book will help earthquake survivors
Profits from a new guidebook to trekking in Nepal will go to help charities in the Himalayan country dealing with the aftermath of the recent earthquakes.
Lost Glenridding walkers brought to safety after being chased by sheep
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark when they were chased by a pair of sheep. The men were found about 200m from where they had...
John Muir Trust urges council to object to Creag Riabhach windfarm in Sutherland
A conservation charity is urging councillors to reject a bid to build a 22-turbine windfarm on a remote hillside in Sutherland.
Show park and ride scheme means two-day closure of Monsal Trail section
National park bosses are warning walkers and cyclists that a popular trail will close on two days as a major show takes place nearby.
Triumphant Leo Houlding reflects on fatherhood and death after Mirror Wall climb
Top climber Leo Houlding has spoken at length after his successful climb of the towering Arctic Mirror Wall, revealing that hungry polar bears threw a spanner in the works of the expedition.