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Injured Bleaklow walker airlifted to hospital after major search
A walker was airlifted from a Peak District hillside after falling and injuring himself. Two rescue teams joined the operation to find the 67-year-...
Stuart Kettell aims for Snowdon's summit – pushing sprout with his nose
A charity fundraiser is making a unique ascent of Wales’s highest mountain. West Midlands man Stuart Kettell is pushing a brussels sprout up Snow...
Aberdeen mountain rescuers appeal to ex-members to get in touch
Mountain rescuers are on the lookout for ex-team members as they prepare to celebrate the organisation’s half-century.
Trust says Talladh-a-Bheithe windfarm would undermine new wild land map
A conservation charity is urging residents and visitors to lodge objections to plans for a windfarm which, it said, would fatally undermine a recently agreed wild-land map.
Artist unveils Scafell Pike hotel plan for 'travel-weary' birds
A hotel is to be installed on England’s highest mountain. But the temporary structure will accommodate only birds, as part of an art installation...
Mountain rescuers' callout to 'SOS lights' finds rescue team on exercise
A mountain rescue called out to a north Wales hillside after reports of flashing lights found another rescue team was carrying out a training exercise.
Cumbria police warn they will prosecute Devil's Bridge jumpers
Police warned that they will prosecute anyone found jumping from a bridge at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Cumbria Constabulary said people leaping from ...
Patterdale mountain rescuers use boat to reach injured walker
Mountain rescuers launched their specialist boat to reach an injured walker in the Lake District. The 60-year-old man, from Worcestershire, slipped...
Walker rescued after getting stuck on Lake District ledge
A walker was rescued after getting stuck on a Lake District hillside. The 57-year-old, from London, was unable to continue after getting stranded o...
Body of man discovered by walker on Snowdon
The body of a missing walker has been found on Wales’s highest mountain. Another walker spotted the man near the summit of Snowdon yesterday. ...
Lottery fund provides £3m boost to repair Scots national park paths
Lottery players have helped fund a £3m-plus boost to paths in Scotland’s two national parks. The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced a grant to ...
Outdoor fans urged to help clean up Snowdonia at Envirotrek event
A mountain leader is urging outdoor fans to help clean up Snowdonia after the recent hot spell led to an extra influx of visitors and the inevitable increase in rubbish left behind.
Paul Heiney films Cat Bells walk to mark pioneer TA Leonard anniversary
A television presenter pulled on his boots to try his skills as volunteer walk leader on one of the Lake District’s most popular fells.
Otley Chevin climber airlifted after falling 40ft while abseiling
A climber was airlifted to hospital after suffering suspected spinal injuries in a 40ft fall at a West Yorkshire crag.
Skiddaw film crew's flares prompt mountain rescue callout
Mountain rescuers responding to reports of distress flares being seen on a Lake District mountain found a film crew using them during their shoot.
RSPB welcomes Marks and Spencer stores' grouse sales suspension
One of the UK’s top retailers said it won’t stock red grouse in its stores this year. Marks & Spencer said it could not guarantee a respons...
Walkers urged to take care not to start wildfires as hot spell continues
Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to take care not to start moorland fires as temperatures continue to soar.
Ultra athletes gear up for this weekend's Lakeland 100 and 50 races
An athlete who began his running career with a five-mile fun event to raise cash for his son’s football team will this weekend tackle a gruelling 100-mile course over the Lake District’s mountain passes.
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