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Team leader rescues lost Scafell Pike Three Peakers from his front room

A group of lost Three Peaks Challengers was rescued by a team leader – from his front room. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by police ...

14 September 2013

Eric Robson to set record straight on 'fun-loving Jack-the-Lad' Wainwright

A writer and broadcaster will attempt to debunk the reputation of Alfred Wainwright as an old curmudgeon.

13 September 2013

Man dies after collapsing on Snowdon path

A man has died after collapsing on Wales’s highest mountain. Emergency services were alerted this afternoon after the man was reported to be unco...

12 September 2013

Prince William quits rescue helicopter service to take up royal duties

Prince William has left his job as a search and rescue helicopter pilot, and will now concentrate on royal duties.

12 September 2013

Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers give thumbs-up to diverted route

Walkers tackling the arduous Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge have given the thumbs-up to a new section of the route.

11 September 2013

Walker airlifted to hospital after 100ft fall on Stonethwaite Fell

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling 100ft on a Lakeland fell. The 70-year-old was walking on the path near Dock Tarn, above Stonethwai...

11 September 2013

Emergency on the mountain? Don't call for an ambulance, experts warn

Outdoor experts are warning walkers and climbers not to ring for an ambulance if they have an emergency on the mountain.

11 September 2013

Blencathra walker survives 130ft fall with minor injuries

A walker escaped with minor injuries after falling 130ft (40m) down a Lake District Mountain. His companion had to be rescued after getting stuck o...

10 September 2013

Mountain experts join police in urging hillgoers to leave contact form

Mountain experts have teamed up with police to encourage walkers heading for the hills north of the border to fill out an updated contact form before setting off.

10 September 2013

Peak Park bosses seek views on planned motor ban on Leys Lane byway

Motor traffic could be banned from another Peak District byway under proposals by the national park authority.

13 September 2013

Pair of walkers rescued after getting separated on Loadpot Hill

Two walkers were rescued after getting lost on a Lake District fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 4.55pm today to help the pai...

12 September 2013

Bonington to join Parliamentary group for Dales two-peak walk

Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington will tackle two of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks in the company of MPs and peers to help boost an outdoors campaign.

12 September 2013

Karrimor and Gelert owner Sports Direct enters FTSE100 as sales soar

Sports Direct, the company that owns the Field & Trek chain and also outdoor brands Karrimor and Gelert, has announced profits up more than 23 per cent.

11 September 2013

Outdoor fans urged to Gift Your Gear for youngsters to use

Outdoor fans are being encouraged to donate their unwanted gear to help the next generation of enthusiasts.

11 September 2013

Widow pays tribute to mountain biker John Graham who died on Skiddaw

The widow of the mountain biker whose body was found on Skiddaw on Monday has paid a glowing tribute to an accomplished adventurer.

11 September 2013

Ramblers' Westminster ice-cream van campaign aims to chime with MPs

The Ramblers brought a flavour of the seaside to Westminster to press home to MPs the economic benefit of establishing the England Coast Path.

11 September 2013

Heart-attack walker and injured mountain biker rescued by Coniston team

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering a suspected heart attack. The man became ill while walking near Uskdale Gap on Hol...

10 September 2013

Met Office revamps its mountain forecasts and links to avalanche service

Britain’s official weather forecasting service has revamped its online mountain pages. The Met Office said this is the result of an extensive con...

10 September 2013

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