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Kate Ashbrook's kissing gate opens access land to Chilterns walkers
A leading campaigner has put her money where her mouth is to provide a gate to help people walk on access land.
Ingleton Waterfalls walker rescued after slip leads to gashed face
A walker was rescued from a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot after falling and injuring his face. The 75-year-old man was on the Ingleton Waterfalls tra...
White Rose Way author Paul Brown's successful push for new footbridge
The author of a long-distance route in Yorkshire said his successful pressure led to the reinstatement of a missing footbridge.
Two rescues for Coniston team as walkers get lost on fells
Mountain rescuers were called out twice in one day to walkers lost on the Lake District fells. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 2.35...
Walker airlifted after collapse on Moel y Gest
A walker was airlifted from a north Wales hillside after collapsing. The 55-year-old woman was on Moel y Gest, near Porthmadog this morning when sh...
Experts warn forcing children to summits can put them off walking
Mountain experts are warning parents forcing children up mountains in bad conditions could put them off walking for the rest of their lives.
Beer and bangers will help swell Kirkby Stephen rescuers' funds
A Cumbrian Mountain Rescue Team is offering the chance to sample ales and food at an inaugural festival, with free camping for visitors.
Plea to take map and compass after walkers get lost on Cross Fell
Rescuers pleaded with walkers to take a map and compass when heading for the skills, along with the skills to use them.
Great North Air Ambulance seeks new supporters after soaring demand
A rescue helicopter service is hoping to drum up more support during a national initiative next month.
Ice-cream treat follows Kendal team rescue of injured Devil's Bridge woman
A woman had to be rescued after injuring her ankle at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday to help ambulanc...
Patterdale mountain rescuers sail to aid island boy with broken arm
Mountain rescuers used their specialist boat to reach an injured boy on a Lake District island. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out abou...
Online e-petition urges Government to pay back rescuers' VAT
An online petition has been started to urge the Westminster Government to repay to mountain rescue teams the value added tax they have to pay on their gear.
Twistleton climber airlifted after breaking wrist in fall
A climber was airlifted after falling from a Yorkshire Dales crag and breaking his wrist. The 25-year-old was on the Handjam Crack route on Twistle...
Midnight rescue for lost Snowdonia walker who only had Scotland map
An embarrassed walker on a Snowdonia peak had to be rescued after getting lost then realising he only had a map of part of Scotland with him.
Mountain bike boss says council's Wigley Lane surfacing is 'vandalism'
A mountain bike company boss has described resurfacing work done on a popular cycling route as ‘vandalism’.
Record-breaking young Scots eagles produce eggs, but no chicks
Conservation bodies in Scotland are celebrating success after two golden eagles laid eggs at a record-breaking young age.
Eight-hour rescue for two walkers stuck in Wasdale Screes gully
Two mountain rescue teams worked for almost eight hours to free two walkers stuck on a Lake District hillside.
Man critically ill after 100ft fall from Broad Stand on Scafell
A man is critically ill after falling more than 100ft from a Lake District crag. The 30-year-old suffered serious head, chest and leg injuries afte...