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Walkers can look forward to single malt created at Lakes Distillery
A fitting end to many a Highland walk is a snifter of the local single malt from one of Scotland’s many distilleries.
Two children among group of off-roaders rescued from freezing Bowland fell
Rescuers were called out in the early hours to rescue seven people from a Lancashire fell in sub-zero temperatures after their off-road vehicles got bogged down.
New film set to raise profile of volunteer mountain rescuers
Mountain rescuers are set to raise their profile with the release of a film showing the work of volunteer team members.
Search for missing Ben Nevis walker Kyle Knox on hold until conditions improve
Police have said the search for the hillwalker missing on Ben Nevis has been suspended. Rescue teams looking for Kyle Knox faced horrendous conditi...
Midnight Helvellyn walk and Blencathra starlight trip in Keswick festival schedule
A Lake District festival will offer walkers the chance to take a midnight hike up England’s third highest mountain.
Retailer George Fisher to start drone delivery of airborne snacks to hillwalkers
A Lake District outdoor retailer is offering hillgoers a novel way to top up their energy levels with an airborne food delivery service.
Coast to Coast walker, 70, seriously injured in Borrowdale fall
A walker was seriously injured when he fell while tackling the Coast to Coast route through the Lake District.
Mountaineers say: let's make this the outdoor election
On the day Parliament is dissolved and the election campaign kicks off in earnest, Britain’s mountaineers are urging politicians to put the outdoors at the top of their agenda.
Yorkshire Dales walker rescued after slip leads to leg injury at Conistone Pie
A walker was rescued after injuring his leg in a slip in the Yorkshire Dales. The 61-year-old man was walking near Conistone Pie in Wharfedale when...
Three Black Mountain walkers rescued after spending night on hill
Three walkers were rescued from a Brecon Beacons hillside after getting lost overnight. Rescuers said the trio had no means of navigating in poor v...
Ramblers: no need to hit the wintry hills as Scotland offers many low-level walks
The Ramblers in Scotland are urging walkers to hit the countryside, even though it may still be winter on the hills.
New Campaign for National Parks boss Fiona Howie urges halt to cash cuts
The new head of a campaigning body said cuts to national parks’ budgets must stop. Fiona Howie said authorities in England and Wales should be gi...
Huge search fails to find Ben Nevis walker Kyle Knox as avalanche risk grows
Rescuers have failed to find a missing walker on Ben Nevis, despite a massive search in bad weather. Londoner Kyle Knox was reported missing on Tue...
Search resumes for missing Ben Nevis walker Kyle Knox
A search has resumed for a missing walker believed to be on Ben Nevis. The operation to find London man Kyle Knox was suspended overnight but resum...
Scots and Welsh mountains are only for the experienced this Easter, experts warn
Experts in Scotland and Wales are warning of the dangers of ill-prepared walkers going on to the mountains this Easter.
Rescuers warn of winter conditions on Helvellyn after man gets stuck
Rescuers have repeated a warning that England’s third highest mountain is still in the grip of winter conditions after they were called out to help a man stuck on a scrambling route.
Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after fall on Pike of Carrs
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after slipping and dislocating both knees. The Great North Air Ambulance joined members of Langdal...
Walker rescued after injuring leg in fall above Levers Water
A walker was rescued after injuring himself while walking in the Lake District. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 2.55pm on Sunday...