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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...

02 May 2012

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...

02 May 2012

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.

01 May 2012

Lakeland walker dies after collapsing

A walker has died after suffering a suspected heart attack. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 7pm today after reports the 71-year-...

30 April 2012

Body found by rescuers searching for missing fellrunner

The body of a man was found this morning after a major search for a missing fellrunner. Two mountain rescue teams took part in a night-time search ...

30 April 2012

Three Peaks Race and Fellsman runners rescued after suffering injuries

Rescuers went to the aid of injured runners in two separate long-distance events. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called to help a competitor in t...

29 April 2012

Wainwright fans join felltop challenge for killed police officer's family

Aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright climbed a Lakeland fell as part in an event to light up the district’s mountains.

29 April 2012

Jeremy Clarkson loses human-rights case over Manx footpath

Walkers on the Isle of Man have won a rights of way victory over Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Mr Clarkson and his wife Frances argued that a...

27 April 2012

Tube-style munro map will help rescuers and John Muir Trust

An ex-geography teacher has produced a unique new map of Scotland’s 3,000ft mountains. Peter Burgess’s innovative MunrOverground is a represent...

27 April 2012

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.

02 May 2012

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...

01 May 2012

Search for missing Highlands walker will resume this morning

Police in the Highlands are appealing for sightings of a missing walker after a major search failed to find the man.

01 May 2012

Outward Bound course on offer for young adventure challenge winner

A leading outdoor brand is offering a young adventurer the chance of a free three-week Outward Bound experience, along with £500-worth of gear.

30 April 2012

Injured walker rescued from Lakeland police commemoration event

A walker taking part in a charity challenge in memory of a police officer had to be rescued after injuring her ankle.

30 April 2012

Bragg wins Fellsman to post three wins from three starts

Top ultrarunner Jez Bragg beat the field to win one of Britain’s toughest long-distance events. The North Face athlete completed the 97km (60-mil...

29 April 2012

Woman rescued after falling into Lakeland 'ice cave'

A woman was rescued after falling into a disused ice cave in the grounds of a Lakeland estate. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out by po...

29 April 2012

Two rescue teams go to aid of injured walker

A walker was airlifted from a fell after suffering a suspected broken ankle. The 39-year-old man slipped on a stile on Grey Knotts above Honister t...

27 April 2012

Outdoor trade body appoints new marketing boss

A former Berghaus and adidas marketing man will look after communications and marketing for Britain’s outdoor trade body.

26 April 2012

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