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Eastern turn for compasses for first time in 200 years as North shifts
Walkers in the far South-West of England are experiencing a phenomenon not seen for more than 200 years.
Second chance for Isle of Wight coast path as consultation nears end
Access campaigners are hoping for a second chance to convince the coalition Government to include the Isle of Wight in coastal access plans.
Search for injured Y Garn walker ends in discovery of mystery dog
A search for a fallen walker by a Snowdonia mountain rescue turned up a mystery dog. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation could...
Former retail boss Donald Tiso dies after falling from Argyll mountain
A former director of the Tiso outdoor retail chain has died after falling from a Highland mountain. Donald Tiso was with another walker on Beinn na...
Mikaeel Kular: mountain rescuer speaks of teams' massive search effort
A mountain rescue leader has spoken of the massive effort his team and two others put in during the search for the missing three-year-old boy Mikaeel Kular.
Police plea to walkers after Ben Wyvis pair led to safety
Two walkers were led to safety after getting into difficulties on a munro in Easter Ross. Members of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team helped the two...
Rescue operation underway for two walkers on Ben Wyvis
A rescue operation is taking place on a Highland munro. Police said two walkers reported they were in difficulties on Ben Wyvis in Easter Ross. ...
Navy rescue helicopter emergency landing was 'smooth and unhurried'
A Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter had to make an emergency landing today when its crew reported a possible technical problem.
Five miles to go as Pavel Paloncy heads for record victory in The Spine
Czech ultrarunner Pavel Paloncy is just a few miles from victory in one of Britain’s most gruelling races.
Cumbria police pledge to monitor hunting activity impartially
Police in Cumbria say they will monitor hunting activities in the face of complaints that illegal activities are taking place.
Mountain experts warn winter walkers: cotton can kill
Mountain experts have warned winter hillgoers that cotton can kill. Wearing clothes made of cotton can increase the risk of succumbing to hypotherm...
Man dies in fall at Malham in Yorkshire Dales
A man has died after falling at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. The Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted by police yesterday about 9.05pm. The re...
Kendal rescuers warn of slippery fells after two callouts to injured walkers
Rescuers warned walkers to take extra care following the recent spell of wet weather as many fell routes are slippery.
Missing man walks unharmed from Cairn Gorm after avalanche
A walker was able to walk off a mountain uninjured after an avalanche. Police were alerted about 2.45pm yesterday after the hillwalker was reported...
Rescuers aid exhausted The Spine runner after Mikaeel Kular search
Members of a Scottish mountain rescue team went to the aid of a runner in difficulties in the closing stages of an ultrarunning event dubbed ‘the most brutal race’.
Heather and Heavy offer free safety lectures for winter hillwalkers
Two luminaries of the Scottish outdoors will pass on their knowledge to help increase safety on the country’s mountains.
Runners: prepare yourself for the 250-mile Cape Wrath Ultra
Organisers of one of the toughest races in Britain have thrown down a new gauntlet to ultrarunners. Super-fit runners have 18 months to get themsel...
Help us Open Wales, mountaineers urge outdoor fans
A mountaineering body is urging outdoors enthusiasts to join it in trying to persuade the Welsh Government to improve access to the countryside.
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