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Torridon added as pilot area for avalanche reports this winter
A pilot avalanche report service will run for a sixth area in the Scottish Highlands this winter. The restricted reporting of conditions in Torrido...
Duke of Edinburgh's Award bosses hail easing of camping rules
Bosses of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award are hoping even more of its youngsters will be able to use greenfield sites after it gained an renewal of the easing of legal restrictions on camping.
Walker stretchered from Burnbank Fell after leg injury
A walker was rescued from a fell in the West of the Lake District after slipping and injuring her leg.
Three callouts for Patterdale rescuers as runners injured in slips
Three runners in a Lake District challenge were rescued after falling and injuring themselves. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out three...
Walker with injured leg airlifted from Pavey Ark
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after injuring his leg. The 39-year-old from Surrey was walking near Bright Beck in Great Langdale...
Keen wants outdoor fans to nominate schemes for cash grants
An outdoors brand is offering cash for projects and wants enthusiasts to put forward nominations for grants.
Walker rescued from 'precarious' position on Longdendale Trail
A walker was rescued from a precarious position on a long-distance trail. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was called out by ambulance staff to help a ...
Ramblers welcome new timetable for England Coast Path work
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity is claiming victory in its coastal access campaign after the coalition Government published a new timetable for work on the project.
Ten speakers join Buxton Adventure Festival this weekend
The Buxton Adventure Festival takes place in the Derbyshire town this weekend. The event is being held for the second time, with 10 speakers joinin...
Team's warning after 'frozen' dog leads to Sharp Edge rescue
Rescuers have warned of the dangers of taking dogs on a Lake District ridge after two women and their animal had to be roped to safety.
Patagonia talk by mountaineering boss Dave Turnbull will help Peak Friends
The boss of the British Mountaineering Council will entertain outdoors fans with tales of his recent climbing trip to Patagonia in a lecture raising funds for a conservation charity.
Three walkers winched to safety after getting stuck on Tryfan
Three men were winched from a Snowdonia mountain after getting stuck on steep ground. The trio were tackling the North Ridge of Tryfan when they go...
New private rescue helicopters will fly in Coastguard colours
Britain’s privatised search and rescue helicopters will carry the livery of HM Coastguard when the service is introduced in 2015.
Mountain rescuers use boat to reach walkers stuck on Wasdale Screes
Mountain rescuers used their specialist boat to reach a group of three walkers stuck on a rocky path in the Lake District.
GO Outdoors walkers' mammoth effort raises £10,000 for mountain rescue
A mammoth effort by customers of Britain’s biggest outdoor retailer has raised £10,000 for mountain rescuers.
New hill and mountain skills courses for walkers will launch next year
Walkers wanting to improve their outdoor skills will be able to choose from two new courses next year.
Three children rescued from Jack's Rake after family gets stuck on scramble
A family had to be rescued after getting stuck on a Lake District scrambling route that has been the scene of two recent deaths.
Rescuers rope up to free trio of walkers stuck on Base Brown
Mountain rescuers had to use ropes to bring a group of walkers to safety after they got stuck on steep ground in the Lake District.