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Cerebral palsy walker Julie McElroy aims to tackle West Highland Way
An adventurer whose disabilities mean she walks with difficulty will try to complete Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail.
MP David Davies to look at cash for rescuers after Longtown team visit
A Conservative MP has pledged to look into funding for mountain rescuers after a visit to his local team.
Climbing pioneers' talk will raise cash for porters' shelter
A galaxy of climbing stars will talk about their exploits at a charity lecture to raise cash for a porters’ rescue shelter near Everest.
Praise for rescuers from husband of woman airlifted after Buttermere fall
The husband of a woman who was airlifted from a Lake District path after suffering suspected spinal injuries has praised rescuers who came to her aid.
Hill sleuths demote munro top as Knight's Peak falls six inches short
Three hill sleuths tackled their hardest mountaineering task ever to cut a peak down to size. Amateur surveyors Graham Jackson, John Barnard and My...
Ramblers tell Scots Parliament: set up national park on Harris
Scotland needs a third national park, Ramblers have told the nation’s parliamentarians. And the existing Cairngorms national park should be exten...
Shouts for help prompt Tryfan rescuers' callout
Mountain rescuers were called out twice to a Snowdonia mountain after climbers and scramblers got into difficulties.
Seven search dogs join rescuers in hunt for overdue Ullswater walker
Seven search dogs and handlers joined a search for a missing walker in the Lake District. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 6pm ...
Cairngorms climber dies after Coire an t-Sneachda fall
A mountaineer has died after a fall in the Cairngorms. The man fell from Fingers Ridge in Coire an t-Sneachda on Cairn Gorm yesterday. Police we...
Visitor stretchered from White Scar Cave after breaking ankle
A visitor to a Yorkshire Dales show cave had to be rescued after breaking her ankle underground. The 43-year-old woman hit her head on a low roof i...
Plaque provides history for walkers visiting Top Withins on Pennine Way
A ruined farmhouse with literary connections high on the Pennine Way has a new information panel offering walkers a glimpse into its history.
Army told to change its SAS selection test after Pen y Fan deaths
The Ministry of Defence has been told to change its selection procedures for SAS members after the deaths of three reservists in the Brecon Beacons.
Plea to walkers to be on lookout after mountain rescuer's gear stolen
A mountain rescue team is appealing for information after one of its members’ equipment was stolen from his car.
Get the skills before you head for winter hills, says mountain safety expert
An expert in mountain safety has warned it’s not enough to buy the gear to head for Scotland’s mountain – you have to have the knowledge to use it.
JD Sports buys controlling interest in Scots outdoor retailer Tiso
The owner of the Blacks and Millets stores has expanded its interests in the outdoor market by snapping up a controlling share of Edinburgh-based group Graham Tiso.
Dave Howarth takes over as Kendal rescuers' team leader
A Cumbrian mountain rescue team has a new leader. Dave Howarth has taken over as Kendal Mountain Search and Rescue Team, after Eddie Harrison stepp...
Major rescue for 17 photographers missing underground in north Wales
A major rescue operation was mounted for a group of 17 photographers who went missing undergound in north Wales.
Mountaineers tell Scottish Government: protect wild land from windfarms
Scotland’s politicians must realise that wild land is a national asset and not just ‘emptiness’, mountaineers said.
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2 Walker winched from Lakeland mountainside after 40m fall
3 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64
4 Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker
5 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
6 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
7 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
8 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
9 Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
2 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
5 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
6 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
7 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
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