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Third soldier dies two weeks after collapsing on Pen y Fan
A third soldier has died more than two weeks after collapsing during an SAS selection exercise in the Brecon Beacons.
Ramblers and mountaineers urge Government action on England Coast Path
Two outdoor bodies have urged the coalition Government to pull its socks up and get on with the establishment of the coastal path round England.
Walkers and runners rescued as Wasdale team called out four times
A team of mountain rescuers was called out four times over the weekend to help walkers and runners on the Scafell range.
Gerard Boyle named as man who died on Ben Nevis charity walk
Police have revealed the man who died on Ben Nevis on Saturday was taking part in a charity walk. Gerard Boyle, 51, from the Glasgow area, collapse...
Walker dies after collapsing on Ben Nevis ascent
A walker has died after collapsing on the ascent of Britain’s highest mountain. Two off-duty doctors who were on Ben Nevis at the time could not ...
Peak District mountain biker dies in fall at Laddow Rocks
A mountain biker has died after a fall on a Peak District hillside. The man came off his bike near Laddow Rocks on Black Hill, north of Crowden, to...
Police appeal for information after mystery tent found near Beinn Eighe
Police are appealing for information after a tent was found abandoned in the north-west Highlands. The grey and orange tent appears to be in a good...
Fellwalker airlifted to hospital from Angle Tarn after suffering chest pains
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering chest pains. The 50-year-old from Carnforth, Lancashire, was walking alone on the ...
Mountaineer Alan Hinkes appointed first ever YHA ambassador
The organisation that runs youth hostels in England and Wales has appointed mountaineer Alan Hinkes as its first ever ambassador.
Suileag bothy to close for a week for repairs
A shelter in the north-west Highlands will be out of bounds to walkers for a week while repairs take place.
Walker airlifted after injuring leg falling into Lake District waterfall
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering serious leg injuries in a 20m (66ft) fall into a waterfall.
Police solve mystery of 'abandoned' Beinn Eighe tent
Police have solved the mystery of a tent found near a Torridon mountain. They believed the tent had been abandoned in the Beinn Eighe national natu...
Walker airlifted after falling 50ft at Ystradfellte waterfalls
A walker was airlifted from a south Wales beauty spot after falling 15m (50ft) into a ravine. Rescuers said he was fortunate that trees broke his f...
Campaigners condemn 'myopic' rejection of Isle of Wight coast access
Access campaigners have condemned the coalition Government’s ‘myopic’ decision not to extend coastal access to the Isle of Wight.
Lake District police urge wild swimming caution after two deaths
Police in Cumbria are warning outdoor fans of the dangers of wild swimming. They said sudden cold temperatures, strong currents, fatigue and over-e...
Second teen rescued after getting jammed in Thistle Cave
A teenager had to be freed by rescuers after getting jammed in a cave in the Yorkshire Dales. The 16-year-old boy was negotiating a side passage in...
Police appeal for public's help after two buzzards poisoned in north Devon
Police are appealing for information after tests confirmed two buzzards were poisoned. The bodies of the birds were found near Chittlehampton in no...
Thirlmere swimming death man named as Bilal Bhaty
Police have named the man who died while swimming in Thirlmere in the Lake District yesterday. Muhammad Bilal Bhaty, known as Bilal, 28, of Pakista...