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Cragfast climbers winched from Old Man of Stoer as waves batter sea stack

Two climbers were plucked to safety by a rescue helicopter crew after getting stuck on a sea stack in Sutherland.

25 September 2021

South Pennines Park inspires movement for Muslim women to explore great outdoors

A woman who was inspired to discover the great outdoors by the moorland around her home town is encouraging fellow women from the Muslim community to enjoy the countryside.

22 September 2021

Ogwen Valley rescuers' busy spell continues with injured walker and mountain biker

The busy period for a rescue team in Snowdonia continues, with callouts to an injured mountain biker and a fallen walker on a scrambling route.

19 September 2021

Simon Roberts and Katie Mills take honours in Montane Dragon's Back Race

Runner Simon Roberts has won the Montane Dragon’s Back Race, having led the field for all but one day.

11 September 2021

How to call for help: Scottish rescuers issue guide to hill-goers

Rescuers north of the border have issued advice to hillwalkers and climbers on how to call for help if they get into difficulties.

08 September 2021

Two fancied runners out on first day as Montane Dragon's Back athletes hit the hills

A brutal multi-day race down the length of Wales is underway, with 367 runners making the start at Conwy Castle.

06 September 2021

Access battle 'not over', as campaigners gather to mark Winter Hill demo date

Campaigners will gather this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of a milestone in the rights of the public to access England’s uplands.

03 September 2021

Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

31 August 2021

Fallen climber among three bank holiday callouts for Northumberland rescuers

A fallen rock-climber was among three people rescued by Northumberland teams in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend.

31 August 2021

Patterdale team takes delivery of new Land Rover after £85,000 public appeal

Rescuers in the Lake District have taken delivery of a new Land Rover after a successful fundraising appeal.

24 September 2021

Lakeland walker stretchered from Castle Crag path after breaking leg

A walker was stretchered from a Lake District hillside after breaking her leg in a slip. The 73-year-old was on the old miners’ track under Castl...

19 September 2021

Climber who helped rescuers with Tryfan clear-up injured in fall short time later

A climber with a group that helped rescuers on a Snowdonia mountain was himself rescued a short time later after a fall in a gully.

18 September 2021

Walker airlifted to hospital after dog drags her over 50ft Lakeland waterfall cliff

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling 50ft at a Lake District waterfall. The woman was pulled over a steep cliff by her dog and landed i...

09 September 2021

Lakeland walker collapses with heat exhaustion on Gowbarrow Fell

A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after collapsing with heat exhaustion. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 5pm ...

07 September 2021

Team uses harness and rope to rescue walker on Helvellyn's slopes

Rescuers used a harness and rope to bring to safety a walker who had ventured into steep ground on a Lake District mountainside.

03 September 2021

Police appeal for information on Patrick Cahill, missing in Lake District

Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a man who has gone missing. Patrick Cahill is from Colwyn Bay in north Wales, but officers ...

02 September 2021

Endurance walker James Forrest claims record for National Three Peaks challenge

An adventurer has claimed a new record for the ascent of the National Three Peaks. James Forrest summited Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, walk...

31 August 2021

Walker winched from Cadair Idris after injuring knee

A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after injuring his knee. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted shortly before 4.30pm on Sund...

30 August 2021

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