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Leo Houlding begins new climb on the Mirror Wall, four times height of Shard
One of Britain’s top climbers has begun an attempt on an Arctic ‘big wall’ four times the height of London’s Shard.
Police appeal after three Black Rock climbers attacked by youths near Cromford
Police are appealing for information after a group of climbers was attacked by a large group of youths.
Teen suffers spine injuries in fall from Castlebergh Rock in Yorkshire Dales
A teenager suffered possible spinal injuries in a fall from a Yorkshire Dales crag. The 16-year-old fell from Castlebergh Rock overlooking Settle y...
Campaigners fear further cuts to national parks as Chancellor prepares Budget
Government cuts to national park funding over the past five years have led to the loss of hundreds of jobs and led to a major reductions in services to visitors and residents.
Two Brecon Beacons walkers die and two injured after being struck by lightning
Two people have died and two others are in hospital after they were struck by lightning on south Wales’s highest mountain range today.
Ramblers welcome Appeal Court ruling that could open up 1,000 'lost' paths
Up to 1,000 lost paths and bridleways could be reinstated after the Court of Appeal upheld a case based on a law passed more than 200 years ago.
Nepal auction deadline nears for outdoor fans who want tea with Michael Palin
The deadline is fast approaching if you want to have tea with one of Britain’s best loved television explorers.
North York Moors national park put on fire alert after record temperatures
A national park has been put on fire alert after soaring temperatures created tinderbox conditions on its moors.
Body of missing Arran walker David Randle found on Cir Mhòr
The body of a walker who went missing on Arran has been found. David Randle, 73, was reported missing when he failed to return from a walk on Cir M...
Leave your mobiles and laptops behind and head for a Scots hostel Tech Detox
Visitors to picturesque Scottish youth hostels will have their mobile phones and laptops confiscated as part of a move to detox from technology.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award leader Jez Prescott named as Beacons lightning victim
Police have named one of the men killed by lightning strikes on the Brecon Beacons on Sunday. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award leader Jez Prescott was o...
Peak mountain bikers accuse council as Rushup Edge row continues
A mountain bikers’ group has accused a county council of misrepresenting its views over a controversial bridleway in the Peak District.
Keswick mountain rescuers called out to aid drunk lake-goers
Mountain rescuers were asked to deal with two incidents where men had mixed alcohol and water. The Keswick team received a midnight call to aid a m...
Roseberry Topping sunset photographer rescued after breaking ankle
A walker had to be rescued from a Cleveland hill when she injured herself after taking photographs of the sunset.
Dartmoor rescue team issues urgent appeal for new control vehicle
A rescue team has issued an urgent appeal to help keep it running. Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton volunteers need to replace their ageing con...
New civilian helicopter rescues injured Snowdonia walker on first day of service
North Wales’s new civilian search and rescue helicopter was called into service on the first day of its operations.
Runners, walkers and cyclists smash records in weekend of Cumbrian challenges
Records fell and personal goals were scored during a weekend of varied challenges across the Lake District.
North Wales rescue teams treat youngsters to mountain adventure day
Mountain rescuers in north Wales treated disabled and disadvantaged youngsters to a day in the great outdoors.