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Sea King reaches Peak District walker after snow thwarts air ambulance
An air ambulance called to pick up an injured walker on a Peak District moor had to abort its landing because of deep snow on the ground.
Injured climber's calls heard by walkers as he crawled from Snowdonia crag
A climber was rescued after two walkers heard his cries for help as he crawled from a Snowdonia crag after falling.
Woodland areas among Lake District authority's £½m asset sell-off
More land has been put on the market, as part of a wholesale sell-off of land by the Lake District National Park Authority.
Lake District authority puts Langdale beauty spot Stickle Tarn up for sale
A prime piece of Lake District real estate has been put up for sale by the national park’s authority.
Moray charity seeks outdoor fans' support to preserve Sea King rescue helicopter
A community group is seeking the help of outdoor enthusiasts to preserve a historic helicopter that has carried out numerous rescues on Scotland’s mountains.
Climber Alan Hinkes will recount mountain tales at Telegraph Outdoor Show
Record-breaking mountaineer Alan Hinkes will appear at a London outdoors show this month. The Yorkshire-based climber, the only Briton to have summ...
Disabled athlete Karen Darke heads Edinburgh festival bill this weekend
Disabled athlete Karen Darke will be one of the star speakers at this week’s Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival, which features many tales of triumph over adversity.
PrimaLoft coat swap will help homeless people keep warm
Outdoor retailers visiting a giant European trade show are being offered the chance to swap their jackets for a brand new one, and help homeless people.
Cave rescuers called to check suspected North Yorkshire mineshaft
[caption id="attachment_39125" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="Cave Rescue Organisation members were called out to investigate"][/caption]Rescuers were called to look into a hole that appeared on the Yorkshire-Lancashire boundary.
Injured climber airlifted to hospital after fall on Aonach Mòr
A climber was seriously injured in a fall on a Highland mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Saturday after the climber suffer...
Rescuers warn of Microspikes limits after Snowdon walkers share pair
Mountain rescuers warned hillgoers of the limitations of traction spikes in full winter conditions after they had to rescue a man sharing a pair with his friend.
Footpath works open up extra section of Dales Way to wheelchair users
A section of a long-distance trail through the Yorkshire Dales has been opened up to wheelchair users and families with young children.
Royal Navy's HMS Gannet rescue helicopters notch up busiest ever January
Crews at the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopter base in Scotland had their busiest January on record.
North York Moors walker rescued after collapsing in Guisborough Woods
A walker was rescued after collapsing while walking in the North York Moors. Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 10.30am today when...
March opening planned for new Portree youth hostel on Isle of Skye
A new youth hostel will open on a Hebridean island next month. The former Bayfield Backpackers building on the Isle of Skye, and the adjacent Bayvi...
Max Norman named as climber who died in Liathach avalanche
Police have named the climber who died after being caught in an avalanche on Liathach at the weekend.
Injured Rift Pot caver rescued from slopes of Ingleborough after fall
A caver was rescued from a Yorkshire Dales pothole after injuring himself when he fell 16ft underground.
Ben Carter takes over as leader of Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team
A rescue team covering the South Pennines has a new leader. Ben Carter has taken the reins of the Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team, based in My...