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Exhausted ten-stone bulldog provides challenge for mountain rescuers
A mountain rescue team was faced with a difficult casualty when it was called to help walkers on a Lakeland route.
Record day as mountain rescuers kept busy
A volunteer mountain rescue team had a record-breaking day yesterday, with four callouts to incidents in its area.
Body found by walker in Highland woods
A body was found by a walker in woods in the Highlands. The remains, which were decomposed, were found on Saturday by a walker close to the main A8...
Overdue Coast to Coast walker sparks search by three teams
The late arrival of a man tackling the Coast to Coast Walk sparked a search involving three mountain rescue teams.
Pennine Way walkers urged to be on lookout for missing pup
The owner of Britain’s highest pub is appealing to walkers for their help in finding a member of the family.
Three new long-distance routes boost Scotland's trail tally
Scotland has three new long-distance leisure routes, bringing its tally of trails to 23. The Great Glen Canoe Trail will allow paddlers to travel b...
Lakeland planners approve Honister via ferrata extension
Lake District planners have approved an extension to England’s first via ferrata, which has been at the centre of a conservation controversy.
London firefighters answer call to repair Lakeland path
A group of volunteers with a burning desire to help walkers in the Lake District carried out work on a sunken walled lane.
Survey shows fewer Scots heading for the outdoors
Fewer Scots headed for the outdoors last year, according to official figures. Scottish Natural Heritage said 2 per cent fewer people took a trip to...
Running legend Joss in mountain boundary run to mark diamond jubilee
A parish chairman will beat the bounds of his area to raise funds for two local causes. But this will be no stroll in the countryside, as the bound...
Mountain biker airlifted after suffering chest injuries
A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital after crashing at a popular forest venue. The 39-year-old man came off his machine on a trail in Gisburn...
Exhausted charity walker airlifted from Scafell Pike
A charity walker was rescued after becoming exhausted on England’s highest mountain. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 6.10pm yester...
Climber badly hurt in fall from Lakeland crag
A climber was seriously injured in a fall at a popular Lakeland crag today. The man fell 15m (49ft) and hit the ground after coming off a route in ...
Look out for walkers and cyclists, island motorists urged
Police in Scotland appealed to motorists to consider walkers and cyclists while driving on unfamiliar single-track roads on the Western Isles.
Weekend of events will launch Wales Coast Path
Hundreds of walkers will pull on their boots this weekend to celebrate the opening of the world’s longest coastal path round a whole nation.
Missing Highlands hillwalker found safe and well
The walker at the centre of a major search in the Highlands has been found safe and well. Neill McCawley, 73, of Worcester, was reported missing on...
Police name fellrunner who died in Lakeland race
Police have named the fellrunner whose body was found after a major search at the weekend. Brian Belfield, 63, of Leek in Staffordshire, was taking...
Renewed police appeals for sightings of missing walker
Police have renewed their appeal for sightings of a missing hillwalker as a major search for the man continues.
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