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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.
First visit to Kinder ends in rescue for injured walker
A walker’s first visit to the Peak District’s highest hill led to her having to be rescued. The woman, from the Preston, Lancashire, area, was ...
Kate urges gathering to 'keep Kinder torch aflame'
The new president of the Ramblers said the spirit of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers must be kept alive in the face of mounting challenges to the right to access the countryside.
Retailer Blacks' losses dent earnings for new owners JD Sports
The acquisition of failed outdoors retailer Blacks Leisure dented profits for the company that now owns it.
Forest walk leads to night-time rescue for pair
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark in a dense forest. The pair, aged 18 and 20, rang for help after they became disoriented in...
Farm boss admits poison offence after eagle body find
A farm manager has pleaded guilty to possessing a highly toxic pesticide that has been banned in the UK for 11 years.
Man rescued after getting stuck on Lakeland crag
A man was rescued after getting stuck on a Lakeland fell. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the walker who had become cragfast on...
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.
Relief as national park vows to keep loos open – for now
A national park authority’s latest news will be a relief to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. All of the Yorkshire Dales public loos will be kept ...
Walker rescued after suffering head injury in slip
A walker was rescued after injuring his head when he slipped on wet rocks. The 77-year-old was with his family at Castlehead, Keswick, when he fell...
Two injured in separate Lakeland walking incidents
Two walkers were injured in separate incidents in the Lake District. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 3pm today to deal with a wo...
Exhausted Coast to Coast walkers rescued from fell
A couple tackling the Coast to Coast walk were rescued after getting lost on a Lakeland fell. The 71-year-old man and 65-year-old woman rang for he...
Cash-strapped national park pays £650k for caravan site 'to save landscape'
A national park authority which is disposing of land and property in the face of budget cuts has forked out £650,000 to buy a caravan site.
Lakeland bus bears name of walking guidebook series
A bus taking visitors into the heart of the Lake District now bears the name of a range of popular walking guidebooks.
Top cop joins Wainwrights event in memory of killed officer
Cumbria’s top cop will scale a Lakeland peak as part of an event commemorating a Surrey police officer who was killed last year.
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2 Walker winched from Lakeland mountainside after 40m fall
3 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64
4 Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker
5 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
6 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
7 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
8 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
9 Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
2 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
5 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
6 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
7 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
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