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Mountain rescuer Andy Jackson completes Coast to Coast route in three days
A mountain rescuer has run the 192-mile Coast to Coast course in less than three days to raise cash for his team.
Langdale rescue team put on alert as Spot device sends satellite SOS
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District were alerted after an emergency signal was sent from a satellite device in their area.
Injured walker stretchered from Cwm Croesor in six hour rescue
An injured walker was rescued from a Snowdonia hillside in an operation lasting six hours and involving two volunteer teams.
Walkers can step back in time as Peak District rangers mark 60 years
Walkers in the Peak District will be able to step back in time over the Easter holiday as national park rangers celebrate their diamond anniversary.
Mountain rescuer Andy Jackson to run Coast to Coast route in three days
A mountain and cave rescuer will attempt to run the Coast to Coast Walk route in just three days. Andy Jackson, a member of Upper Wharfedale Fell R...
Yorkshire Three Peaks trio call for rescue 'somewhere on 11-mile route'
Rescuers were called out to search for three walkers who got lost as darkness fell while attempting a challenge walk.
Woman dies after being rescued from Glenridding stream
A woman has died after being rescued from a Lake District stream. The 49-year-old died in hospital after being airlifted from the site near Glenrid...
Blàbheinn path restoration project wins £24,000 cash contest
Work will begin on restoring the path up a Hebridean mountain after success in a European competition secured £24,000 cash for the project.
Plans on track for Edale team to use train in mountain rescues
A Peak District mountain rescue team is on track to reduce its response times by an innovative use of railways in its area.
23 Duke's Award youngsters among Beacons walkers rescued in foul weather
A group of 23 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants was among more than 30 walkers rescued in atrocious weather in the Brecon Beacons over the weekend.
Two slips lead to injury and rescue for Tryfan walker
A walker had to be rescued from a Snowdonia mountainside after twice falling. The man’s companion also slipped and injured himself but managed to...
Warnscale walker aiflifted after dislocating shoulder
A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling and dislocating his shoulder. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out today after the 68-y...
Bridgedale provides free socks for 450 Lakeland mountain rescuers
Hundreds of volunteer mountain rescuers in the Lake District will get free pairs of socks to celebrate a UK brand’s centenary.
Campaigning Kate Ashbrook marks 30 years with Open Spaces Society
A tireless campaigner for walkers’ rights today celebrated 30 years with Britain’s oldest national conservation body.
Rescuers stretcher exhausted 92-year-old from Northumberland wood
An elderly walker was stretchered from woodland after becoming exhausted. The 92-year-old man was with his wife in Plessey Woods near Blyth in Nort...
£5,000 reward offered as Highland bird of prey deaths rise to 16
Police in the Highlands have again appealed for information after more dead birds of prey were found in an area near Conon Bridge.
California comes to Cumbria as George Fisher opens roof-top hot tub
A Lake District outdoor retailer is urging customers to pack their swimming costumes when they next visit the store.
Easedale Tarn walker airlifted after breaking leg
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering a suspected broken leg. The 54-year-old from Staffordshire was walking yesterday o...