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Pair rescued from Tryfan scramble they thought was 'easy walk'

A couple had to be rescued from a Snowdonia scrambling route after mistakenly following advice it was an easy walk.

22 December 2013

Three walkers rescued after getting lost in dark on wintry Broad Crag

Three walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on a 3,000ft Lake District fell. The group called for help from Broad Crag, the neighbour...

22 December 2013

Police appeal to walkers after golden eagle poisoned in Glen Lethnot

Police are appealing to walkers for information after a golden eagle was found dead in the Angus glens.

20 December 2013

Ogwen Valley rescuer back in action after companies replace stolen gear

A mountain rescuer who had gear stolen when thieves took a rucksack from the volunteer's car has had medical equipment replaced by kind-hearted company bosses.

19 December 2013

Climbers told to check gear as Simond issues recall notice

Climbers and mountaineers have been warned to check their carabiners and quickdraws after a small number of Simond models was found to be potentially dangerous.

18 December 2013

Mountaineers step up Glen Lyon access battle as walkers 'barred from land'

Mountaineers are appealing to a Scottish Government minister to intervene in a dispute between hillwalkers and a Highland estate.

16 December 2013

Walker stretchered from Loughrigg after slip leads to broken ankle

A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after slipping and injuring his ankle. The man was walking on Loughrigg today when he slipped on...

15 December 2013

Hill sleuth unveils new English peakbaggers' ticklist: the Fours

A hillwalking fan and amateur surveyor is handing outdoor fans an early Christmas present: an online guide to a new set of peaks to tick off.

15 December 2013

Yorkshire Dales corporate walkers help fund tree-planting scheme

Corporate visitors to the Yorkshire Dales are helping put something back during their team-building exercises in the national park.

14 December 2013

Injured walker spends longest night of year in storm on Ullswater fell

A walker with a broken ankle was rescued after spending the year’s longest night in a storm on a Lake District fell.

21 December 2013

Air ambulance crews use donated bubble-wrap to save casualties' lives

Stricken walkers and climbers airlifted from hills will be well protected thanks to a new technique adopted by air ambulance crews.

20 December 2013

Land management boss Emyr Williams takes over as Snowdonia chief

A director of land management in Snowdonia will take over as the national park’s boss next year. Emyr Williams has been appointed chief executive...

19 December 2013

Ozzy Osbourne lookalikes drop in on Edale rescuers' £1,500 fundraiser

Mountain rescuers have thanked shoppers who boosted their funds by more than £1,500 in a fundraising day.

19 December 2013

New chair of Government outdoors body Natural England 'blocked footpath'

The man charged with promoting access to the countryside in England stands accused of unblocking a right of way on his farm only being grilled by MPs about footpaths on his land.

17 December 2013

Ten-hour rescue effort frees four cavers trapped by flood in King Pot

A group of cavers was rescued in a 10-hour operation after they got trapped underground by rising water.

16 December 2013

Walker stretchered from Howgills in 'wild' weather after leg injury

Two mountain rescue teams braved conditions described as wild to reach a walker who injured her leg on the Howgill Fells.

15 December 2013

Fan John Burland ready to hit the road again with Wainwright drama

An aficionado of the late guidebook author Alfred Wainwright is offering his dramatic services to charities and other organisations.

14 December 2013

North York Moors footpath work eases walkers' access to Hole of Horcum

Walkers accessing one of Yorkshire’s natural wonders will find the going a little easier after work by the North York Moors National Park Authority.

13 December 2013

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