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Holme Fell walker airlifted after slip leads to broken ankle
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after injuring herself. The woman, from Carlisle and in her 60s, was walking near Ivy Crag on Holme Fel...
Rescuers use sirens and lights to guide lost Carlton Bank walkers
Rescuers guided a group of lost walkers to safety by sounding their vehicle sirens and turning on the blue flashing lights.
Mountaineers' shock at Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm plans
Mountaineers have expressed their shock at the prospect of two new windfarms being built in one of Scotland’s national scenic areas.
Keen-sponsored hill clean-up will take place in Peak and Lake Districts
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to clean up the environment and join in action pursuits for a second year.
Rescuers' plea: take map and compass and learn to navigate
Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to learn to navigate after they had difficulty finding an injured man.
Search underway by rescuers after walker falls on Liathach
Rescuers are searching for a walker who was reported to have fallen from a mountain in north-west Scotland.
Cairn Gorm funicular operators seek permanent guided-walks go-ahead
Councillors will be asked to allow a trial scheme for funicular users to walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm to be made permanent.
Mountain expert warns women of perils of toilet breaks
A mountain expert has warned women of the perils of maintaining their modesty when answering the call of nature.
Hypothermic Coast to Coast walker rescued by Honister Mine staff
Mountain rescuers were alerted to a hypothermic walker, the third in two days in the Lake District. The man, who was attempting the Coast to Coast ...
Kenton Cool eyes up Three Peaks record after 11th Everest summit
Kenton Cool has reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain for the 11th time. He summited Everest at 2am local time today with his climbi...
Ullswater walker stretchered from steep ground after ankle injury
A walker was rescued after injuring himself when he slipped. The 65-year-old man was walking with friends in the Ullswater area today when the acci...
Mountain rescuers build Glencoe shelter in memory of late colleague
A group of mountain rescuers are building a shelter in a Highland glen in memory of a late colleague.
Injured walker airlifted from Liathach after fall
A walker was airlifted from a Torridon mountain after falling and injuring himself. The 79-year-old fell while on Liathach and both Torridon and Ki...
Warning to walkers after unexploded shells found on Peak District moor
Mountain rescuers warned walkers and runners after dangerous unexploded shells were found on moorland.
Red Széll aims to be first blind man to climb the Old Man of Hoy
A blind climber plans to summit a Scottish sea stack to raise cash for research into the condition that robbed him of his sight.
Llanberis rescuers' car boot sale is chance for outdoor fans to gear up
Outdoor fans are being urged to go to a car boot sale with a difference – boots are on sale. Proceeds from the outdoor gear kit fair in Llanberis...
Brecon Beacons walker rescued after leg injury
A walker was rescued after injuring herself in a fall in the Brecon Beacons. The woman was high above the Neuadd Reservoir, south of Pen y Fan, whe...
Lakeland walker stretchered from Lord's Seat after leg injury
A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after injuring herself. The 55-year-old woman slipped in boggy ground on Lord’s Seat near Whin...