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Two injured walkers rescued by Langdale team in separate incidents

A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after suffering a suspected broken leg when she tripped.

23 September 2012

Scafell Pike walker suffers serious chest injuries in fall near Piers Gill

A walker was airlifted from the slopes of England’s highest mountain after suffering serious injuries in a fall.

22 September 2012

Walker dies in fall on Ben Nevis

A walker has died after falling from a path on Britain’s highest mountain. The man was coming down the tourist track from 1,344m (4,409ft) Ben Ne...

22 September 2012

Missing camper Tamas Gador's father flies from Hungary to aid police search

The father of a man who went missing on a camping trip in the Hebrides has travelled from his home in Hungary to help police search for his son.

21 September 2012

Memorial fund for Mont Maudit avalanche pair buys search-dog safety gear

Donations made in memory of two climbers who died in an avalanche on the Mont Blanc range have been used to buy safety equipment for volunteers who help England’s search and rescue dog handlers.

21 September 2012

Peak District opens consultation on Stanage off-roaders ban

Outdoor enthusiasts and members of the public can have their say on plans to ban off-roaders from two national park trails in a consultation that starts this week.

21 September 2012

Climbing Taxman Mick Fowler gains King Albert award for 'unique style'

Britain’s climbing taxman has won a major international award for his innovation in mountaineering.

20 September 2012

Aviemore police appeal for sightings of 'keen walker' Neil Kendall

Police are appealing to walkers to be on the lookout for keen walker who has gone missing in the Highlands.

20 September 2012

Police appeal for sightings of missing Lewis camper Tamas Gador

Police are appealing for sightings of a man who went missing on a Hebridean island. Tamas Gador was reported missing today, Wednesday, after failin...

19 September 2012

Police hunting missing camper Tamas Gador find body on Isle of Lewis

Police in Stornoway have found the body of a man. The remains were found in the Dail Mòr area of the Isle of Lewis yesterday, Saturday. Coastgu...

23 September 2012

Retailer Tiso creates mountain of boots to mark 50 years of business

An outdoor retailer created a new mountain to mark its 50th anniversary. Leith-based Tiso’s boot mountain was stacked up on Calton Hill in Edinburg...

22 September 2012

Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition aims to tread in Shackleton's steps

A group of explorers plans to complete the Antarctic trek that Sir Ernest Shackleton attempted during his ill fated expedition.

21 September 2012

Chance to meet Walking With The Wounded Everest team at Cotswold stores

Outdoor fans are being offered to meet the men who tackled the world’s highest mountain during three free events at branches of a specialist retailer.

21 September 2012

Powys military jamming will affect GPS signals around Dixie's Corner

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of imminent jamming of Global Positioning System signals in the hills of mid-Wales.

21 September 2012

3D virtual Lake District tour offers unique view of national park

Visitors to the Lake District are being offered a car-free tour with a unique view of the area’s scenic splendour.

20 September 2012

Family issues new picture of missing Lewis camper Tamas Gador

The family of a man who went missing on a camping trip on a Hebridean isle has issued a new picture of the man in a bid to find him.

20 September 2012

Mountain Medicine special brew will raise cash for Kendal mountain rescuers

Volunteer mountain rescuers are raising their glasses to a new fundraising effort in support of their work.

19 September 2012

Injured Far Easedale walker airlifted after search by three teams

An injured walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell in an operation involving three mountain rescue teams.

19 September 2012

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