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Second Snowdon walker injured in 'carbon copy' Pyg Track fall

A walker was injured in the second fall in two days at the same place on Wales’s highest mountain. Rescuers were called out about 1.10pm today af...

05 March 2014

Mountain rescuers use boat to reach dog after it takes Ullswater plunge

A mountain rescue team launched its boat to go to the aid of a soggy dog which fell in a Cumbrian lake.

05 March 2014

Two rescued after getting lost in dark on Scafell Pike summit

Two walkers were rescued from the top of England’s highest peak after getting lost in the dark. The pair called for help from the 977m (3,205ft) ...

05 March 2014

Snowdon walker suffers pelvis injury in 300ft fall on ice

A walker was airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after falling more than 300ft. The 31-year-old from London was coming down from the 1,085m (...

05 March 2014

Night rescues for nine climbers and walkers on Snowdonia mountains

A group of climbers had to be rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after getting into difficulties. Four men and one woman were in a student group tac...

02 March 2014

50km stretcher-carry will mark Western Beacons rescuers' half-century

Volunteers from a south Wales mountain rescue team will carry a stretcher over a 50km route to mark their 50th anniversary.

01 March 2014

Retailer Cotswold Outdoor backs spine-research group Wings for Life

A major UK outdoor retailer has chosen a spinal injury research organisation to benefit from its fundraising.

27 February 2014

Dr Liz Auty will look after Schiehallion, home of the contour line

A munro which is the spiritual home of the contour line has a new land manager. Dr Liz Auty has taken up the post looking after the east side of Sc...

26 February 2014

Lakeland walker stretchered from Small Water after breaking leg

A walker with a broken leg had to be stretchered from a Lake District fell after bad weather prevented rescue helicopters reaching the scene.

26 February 2014

Lakeland forest paths will close on Saturday for Malcolm Wilson Rally

Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful outing in the Lake District are being warned to steer clear of three forests this weekend.

05 March 2014

Royal Navy crew battles 60mph winds to rescue pair stuck on Glencoe peak

Two walkers were airlifted from a Glencoe mountain after spending the night on the peak. The crew of a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter battled 60mph...

05 March 2014

Nevis Range bosses moot plans for chalet accommodation on Aonach Mòr

Bosses at one of Scotland’s ski resorts are looking at the possibility of building chalets and huts to accommodate outdoors enthusiasts.

05 March 2014

Gift Your Gear founder urges outdoor fans to donate unwanted kit

Have you any unused outdoor gear gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe? Gift Your Gear organisers are urging enthusiasts not to throw it out, ...

04 March 2014

Binsey runner rescued after slip leads to broken leg

A runner was rescued after falling and breaking her leg on a fell in the Lake District. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 5.35p...

01 March 2014

Historic Peak District milestone returns to moor after ploy to confuse Nazis

A historic milestone that was removed from a Peak District moor so as not to aid invading Nazis during the Second World Way has been restored to its rightful place.

01 March 2014

Ramblers back Monadhliath group's opposition to Allt Duine windfarm

The Ramblers have backed a call from a Scottish outdoors luminary for a power company to abandon plans for a windfarm on the edge of the Cairngorms national park.

27 February 2014