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New group Rewilding Britain wants to see wolves and bison back in country
A new charity has been formed to promote the reintroduction of wild species into the countryside. Rewilding Britain wants to see animals such as be...
Widow speaks out after coroner says neglect led to Army Brecon Beacons deaths
The widow of one of the three reservist servicemen who died during a special forces proving exercise in the Brecon Beacons has challenged the Ministry of Defence to change its procedures.
Lake District rescuers called out twice to aid walkers on High Street range
Rescuers were called out to walkers in difficulty on the High Street range in the Lake District twice in three hours.
Duke of Edinburgh's group rescued from Black Mountain after walker falls ill
A group of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award walkers were rescued after one of their team became unwell on the Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons.
Four free phone apps that will help you identify moorland wildlife and features
Can you tell your curlew from your dunlin? Can you differentiate between Yorkshire fog and sheep’s fescue? Help is at hand for outdoor fans in a ...
Mountaineers welcome decision to turn down Beinn Mhòr windfarm plans
Campaigners have welcomed the decision to turn down plans for a windfarm near Glen Affric. Both the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and the John...
Exhuasted walker airlifted from fell above Ullswater
A young walker suffering from exhaustion was airlifted from a Lake District fell. The walker was reported as drifting in and out of consciousness n...
Walker airlifted from Hay Stacks after suffering heart attack
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after collapsing with chest pains. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 5pm on Thursday...
Two Duke of Edinburgh's groups helped from Kinder Scout in eight-hour rescue
More than 60 rescuers and a Coastguard helicopter were involved in an eight-hour operation to help two Duke of Edinburgh’s Award groups in difficulty on the Peak District’s highest hill.
Injured walker rescued from remote Northumberland hillside
An injured walker was rescued from remote moorland in the Northumberland national park. Volunteers from the North of Tyne and the Northumberland Na...
Mammut staff mark Matterhorn ascent's 150th anniversary with Peak climb
A Swiss outdoor brand’s British staff have recreated the ascent of one of the world’s best known mountains to mark the 150th anniversary of its first being climbed.
Four walkers rescued after getting lost in mist while coming down Cnicht
A group of walkers was rescued after getting lost coming down a mountain in north Wales. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 6.15...
Major weekend search fails to find missing Nevis walker Tom Brown
A major search by rescuers over the weekend has failed to find a walker missing in the Highlands. Tom Brown was last seen 10 days ago in the Glen N...
Head for heights needed as Iain Miller climbs Donegal sea stack Cnoc na Mara
If you don't have a head for heights, you may want to skip this vertiginous video from climber Iain Miller.
Volunteers bag 11 loads of rubbish and beer keg in Wasdale clean-up
Wasdale, home to England’s highest mountain and deepest lake, is looking a little more spruce after the efforts of a volunteer clean-up squad.
Walker airlifted from Sty Head path after becoming unwell
An ill walker was airlifted from a Lake District footpath. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted when the 65-year-old became faint and unwell wh...
Rescue team appeals for sightings of missing Glen Nevis walker Tom Brown
Rescuers who spend a third day looking for a missing walker in the Highlands have appealed to outdoor enthusiasts to report any sightings of the man.
Plans revealed for latest section of England Coast Path in Dorset
The Government’s official outdoors body has published plans for the latest stretch of the proposed England Coast Path.