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Critically injured cyclist airlifted from Honister Pass after crash
A critically injured cyclist was airlifted from a Lake District pass after crashing into a wall. The man, in his 40s, came off his bike on the Honi...
First Peak District Cycling Festival starts tomorrow
The first ever Peak District Cycling Festival hits the trail tomorrow with a guided mountain bike ride for beginners.
Peak District car park charges set to rise by up to 66 per cent
Car parking charges in official Peak District locations are set to rise by up to 66 per cent. The Peak District National Park Authority said the ri...
South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival kicks off with 160 events
Nordic walking and compass skills are among the activities on offer in the upcoming South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival.
Llyn Dinas walker rescued after suffering ankle injury
A walker was rescued after slipping and suffering a suspected broken ankle. The 19-year-old woman was walking near Llyn Dinas, north-east of Beddge...
Second windfarm plan sparks mountaineers' fears for Ben Wyvis
Mountaineers fear a prominent munro is becoming a magnet for windfarm developers after a second company announced it was considering building 19 turbines, five months after a different firm withdrew plans for the same mountain.
Government offers £1m cash to boost urban walking in Cycling Cities
The coalition Government has announced a £1m pot of cash to promote urban walking. The funding, which is dwarfed by the recent £143m boost to enc...
Kendal Mountain Festival short films have chance of Channel 4 showing
Film-makers at one of Britain’s biggest outdoor festivals have the chance to gain even more exposure in a new tie-up with Channel 4.
Pen y Pass hostel closes for six-month £1.3m refurbishment
A popular Snowdonia youth hostel has closed for a six-month modernisation costing £1.3m. The Pen y Pass hostel is due to reopen in March next year...
Lake District walker dies in 60ft fall in St John's in the Vale
A walker has died after falling more than 60ft from a Lake District path. The 65-year-old man was with an organised group yesterday when he fell 20...
Walker rescued from Glyder Fach after GPS batteries fail
A walker had to be rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after the batteries failed in her GPS. The 55-year-old from Betws y Coed had no paper map and ...
Woman rescued after breaking ankle on Red Screes
A walker was rescued after fell and broke her ankle on a Lake District mountain. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 2.10pm yesterday...
Kenton Cool and Lakpa Rita's talks give Everest insight from 28 ascents
Two top mountaineers with 28 successful Everest summits between them will stage a series of three lectures in Britain next month.
Farewell to Thompson Knot as Mountain Leader course simplified
Would-be Mountain Leaders will find life a little simpler after recent changes to the training scheme.
Lake District bosses hit back at George Monbiot's 'sheepwrecked' claims
Lake District representatives hit back after a campaigning journalist described the area as one of the most depressing landscapes in Europe.
Don't get caught out by rising river levels, mountain experts warn
Mountain experts are warning walkers heading for the hills in Scotland to think ahead if their route involves a river crossing.
Penrith mountain rescuers on lookout for new team members
A mountain rescue team is on the lookout for new recruits. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team said it is seeking new members from its area, which covers ...
Bothy charity chairman John Arnott praises volunteers' 1,200 hours' work
The men and women who care for Britain’s mountain bothies worked more than 1,200 days unpaid to keep the shelters available for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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9 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
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