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Youth critically ill after falling 50ft in Dufton Gill

A youth is critically ill in hospital after falling 15m (50ft) into a Cumbrian gill. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team was alerted yesterday and the Gre...

06 July 2013

Scafell Pike charity walk organisers 'need to reflect' after pair rescued

Mountain rescuers said charity challenge organisers need to think about the effect of their events after a pair of walkers got lost on England’s highest peak.

05 July 2013

Walkers urged to celebrate Mark Richards' book with pint of Fellranger ale

An outdoors publisher is urging walkers to raise a glass to celebrate the completion of a set of its guidebooks.

05 July 2013

Duke of Edinburgh's Award teen airlifted from Edale after back injury

A teenager tackling a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition was rescued after injuring himself. The 18-year-old was walking in the Peak District w...

05 July 2013

It's hotting up for outdoors fans as Cliffhanger opens gates this weekend

Organisers are counting down to the UK’s biggest outdoors event aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. Cliffhanger takes place this weekend at its new ven...

03 July 2013

Loughrigg Fell walker rescued after head injury

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after falling and injuring her head. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out this afternoo...

03 July 2013

Lake District team upgrades Eskdale stepping stones to help walkers

National park workers have replaced stepping stones across a Lakeland river to make it easier for walkers to use.

03 July 2013

GO Outdoors challenges public to Walk Around the World in 80 Days

Britain’s biggest outdoor retailer is teaming up with industry bosses and mountain rescuers in challenging to the public to walk round the world.

01 July 2013

Blind climber Red Széll: Old Man of Hoy ascent was dream come true

The man who claimed the record as the first blind person to climb an imposing Scottish sea stack has spoken of his experience.

30 June 2013

Collapsed Pavey Ark walker has 'fighting chance' after teacher performs CPR

A teacher has been praised for performing vital resuscitation on a student when he collapsed on a Lake District fell.

06 July 2013

Berghaus scheme offers outdoor fans chance to persuade buddies to walk

Seasoned walkers are being urged to get a friend on to their feet in the great outdoors with help from a top gear brand.

05 July 2013

Lakeland walker rescued after breaking ankle near Grisedale Tarn

A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking his ankle on a Lake District fell. The 60-year-old from Preston in Lancashire was walking with hi...

05 July 2013

Eight outdoors groups plead with Scots politicians to protect wild land

Eight leading bodies, including those representing outdoor enthusiasts, have called on the Scottish Government to increase protection for wild land.

04 July 2013

Ramblers work with Government to simplify footpath mapping process

Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity said it is working with the Government to simplify the process to get maps recorded on official maps.

03 July 2013

Duke's Award youngsters airlifted from Llyn yr Adar after injury

A team of young people tackling a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition was rescued after getting into difficulties in the north Wales hills.

03 July 2013

Creeping Toad will reveal Peak District past in Longdendale children's event

Families are being invited to follow a Creeping Toad in a journey of discovery in the Peak District. The Creeping Toad, storyteller and environment...

02 July 2013

Arnison Crag fellruner rescued after breaking ankle

A runner in a Lakeland fell race was rescued after suffering a suspected broken ankle. The runner was taking part in the Arnison Dash, run from the...

30 June 2013

Two walkers airlifted after falling 200ft during Welsh 3,000s challenge

Two men tackling the Welsh 3,000s challenge were airlifted from the mountains after falling 200ft. The pair had set off early on Saturday morning w...

29 June 2013

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