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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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Trauma firm's open day offers chance to help charities
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to see what’s on offer by a medical training firm – and raise cash for two charities.
Teach children lesson of Kinder trespassers' dissent, says author
An author and broadcaster said the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass was as important a part of England’s history as kings’ and queens’ coronations and the story should be on the curriculum in every school.
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-...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Ramblers' new head: 'Walkers are indebted to charity's volunteers'
The Ramblers new head said walkers should realise they are indebted to the charity’s volunteers for securing better access in the outdoors.
Mountain rescuer Tim plans to take Lola on 2,000-mile national park fundraiser
A mountain rescuer is planning a fundraising trip round all of the UK’s national parks, with a 38-year-old called Lola.
Rescue for expedition teen with back pain
A teenager was rescued after suffering back pain while on an organised expedition in the Lake District.