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Yorkshire Three Peaks walker airlifted after breaking arm on Ingleborough

A walker tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks was airlifted from a fell after breaking his arm. The 37-year-old, who was taking part in an organised ...

11 May 2013

Naked Rambler Stephen Gough fined for Hampshire nudity

The Naked Rambler has been fined by a court in Hampshire after he was found guilty of behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

11 May 2013

Hypothermia warning after Langdale walker rescued from Red Tarn

A group of hypothermic walkers was helped from a Lakeland fell after calling out rescuers. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team warned of the in...

10 May 2013

Outdoor fans warned of wildfire danger in South Pennines

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to be on their guard against wildfires after blazes destroyed Pennine moorlands.

10 May 2013

May OMM Lite mountain marathon aims to tempt newcomers

Organisers of the Original Mountain Marathon have revealed plans for a summer version of the event, along with a mountain biking marathon.

09 May 2013

Kenton Cool will tackle Three Peaks – Himalaya style

Record-breaking Everest summiteer Kenton Cool has announced plans to climb the Three Peaks – Himalaya style.

08 May 2013

Special boots are icing on the cake for Ellis Brigham 80th anniversary

A family-run outdoor retailer celebrated its 80th birthday with a special pair of boots. The hand-crafted walking boots were the icing on the cake ...

07 May 2013

Jacqueline Jackson named as climber who died in fall at Black Crag

The climber who died in an accident in Borrowdale last week has been named. Jacqueline Jackson, 65, of Brampton, Cumbria, fell 100m (330ft) to the ...

07 May 2013

Ramblers urge walking revolution as poll reveals nation of couch potatoes

A quarter of British adults walk for no more than an hour each week. The alarming figure that so many UK residents lead couch-potato lives led the ...

06 May 2013

Patterdale mountain rescuers use boat to reach injured walker

Mountain rescuers used their boat to reach a walker who injured himself while walking on a Lakeland path.

11 May 2013

Second hypothermia case for Langdale team as Angle Tarn walker rescued

A hypothermic walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after friends called for help. The Langdale incident was the second in two days involving w...

11 May 2013

Peak bosses seek public's views on Chapel Gate motor ban

National park bosses have agreed to hold a public consultation on plans to ban motors from a green lane.

10 May 2013

Boy rescued after falling ill on Brecon Beacons mountain

A boy was rescued from a hillside in the Brecon Beacons after he became ill. Mountain rescuers broke off an urban search for a missing woman and di...

10 May 2013

6,000 expected on Dartmoor as teens prepare to tackle Ten Tors challenge

More than 2,000 young people will converge on Dartmoor this weekend for one of the biggest outdoor challenges in England.

09 May 2013

Two helicopters help rescue Lakeland scrambler trapped by boulder

A woman was rescued from a Lake District fell after a dislodged boulder trapped and injured her leg. Two helicopters were used in the operation, whic...

08 May 2013

Outdoor bosses: 'Britain on Foot can add four years to people's lives'

Outdoor industry bosses today launched a campaign they said could add four years to people’s lives.

07 May 2013

Injured walker rescued after falling from Sharp Edge

A walker was rescued after falling from a Lake District accident blackspot. The 25-year-old solo walker was on Sharp Edge on Blencathra when he sli...

06 May 2013

Family rescued after getting lost on descent from Scafell Pike

A family was rescued after getting lost while coming down from England’s highest mountain. The group of four got lost yesterday on their descent ...

06 May 2013

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