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Coast to Coast walker rescued after injuring ankle on Lakeland fell

Two rescue teams went to the aid of a walker attempting the Coast to Coast Walk after he injured himself.

23 August 2021

Family walk to valley to raise alarm after woman injures ankle on Lakeland fell

A walker’s family had to walk to a valley cottage to raise the alarm after she injured her ankle while hillwalking in the Lake District.

20 August 2021

Wasdale shuttle bus aims to cut traffic problems in Lake District valley

A shuttle bus service has launched in the Lake District to try to alleviate traffic problems in one of the area’s most congested valleys.

19 August 2021

Team issues advice after family rescued from Skiddaw in five-hour callout

Rescuers pleaded with Lake District hillgoers to make sure they have the skills and the gear for their trip, after a five-hour operation to bring a family to safety.

18 August 2021

National trail diversion takes Cleveland Way walkers past historic Mount Grace shrine

Walkers on the Cleveland Way will be able to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims after the national trail was diverted to take in a historic chapel.

17 August 2021

Wainwright fans reprint Yorkshire Dales guidebook Walks in Limestone Country

Aficionados of the late author Alfred Wainwright have republished one of his out-of-print works. The Wainwright Society has reprinted the second ed...

13 August 2021

Lost Lakeland walkers thought they were on different mountain

Two lost walkers were rescued from a Lake District summit, believing they were on a different mountain.

13 August 2021

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith find body on Ben Cruachan

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith, who was reported missing in the Highlands, have found his body.

11 August 2021

Couple rescued from Snowdonia cliffs in complex eight-hour operation

Rescuers in Snowdonia were called out to bring to safety a couple in a precarious position on mountainside cliffs.

10 August 2021

Highland rescuers remind hillwalkers: map and compass not 'optional extras'

Rescuers in the Highlands reminded walkers that a map and compass are not optional extras for those heading for the hills.

22 August 2021

Duke of Edinburgh's Award student rescued after injuring knee on Lakeland fell

A walker undertaking a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring his knee.

19 August 2021

Highland walkers warned damaged Steall Gorge footpath will close for repairs

Walkers will be unable to use a popular Highlands path while repairs are carried out. The Steall Gorge footpath, at the base of the Ben Nevis massi...

18 August 2021

Runner Anna Troup completes Pennine Way in new record female time

Endurance runner Anna Troup has set a new women’s record for running the length of the Pennine Way.

17 August 2021

Hypothermic injured runner rescued after night on Pen-y-ghent slopes

An injured runner was rescued after spending the night on the slopes of Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales.

17 August 2021

Snowdonia bosses continue to deal with problem parking and visitors' litter

National park bosses in Snowdonia are encouraging walkers to use bus services to help relieve traffic problems in the area.

13 August 2021

Mountain rescuers called out to capsized canoeists clinging to branch

Two canoeists were rescued after clinging to a tree branch for 90 minutes when their boat capsized in a Lancashire river.

12 August 2021

Cave and mountain rescuers help free pair from disused Llŷn Peninsula mine

Caving experts joined mountain rescuers to aid two people who fell down a disused mine shaft on the Llŷn Peninsula.

10 August 2021

Plea to Ben Cruachan walkers as search continues for missing man Frank Smith

Searches are continuing for a walker who has gone missing in the Highlands. Police said John Smith, who is known as Frank, has not been seen since ...

10 August 2021

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