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Mountain rescuers in action as snow strands motorists on high routes
Mountain rescue teams spent much of yesterday helping stranded motorists and dealing with emergencies caused by heavy snow in the Peak District.
Nine walkers airlifted from Britain's snow-hit second peak
Nine walkers were airlifted from Britain’s second highest mountain after getting caught out in heavy snow.
Mountain rescuer airlifted after suffering injury on callout
A mountain rescue team member had to be airlifted to hospital after he slipped and injured his ankle after helping rescue two climbers who were stuck.
Ramblers launch 'virtual trespass' as Kinder anniversary approaches
Walkers’ campaigners are urging outdoor enthusiasts to take part in a ‘virtual trespass’ as the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass approaches.
Children help launch new hill footpath
A group of schoolchildren took to the hills to help launch a new footpath. The youngsters from Ysgol Gynradd Brithdir were the first to use officia...
Women rescued after getting stuck on scramble route
Two women were rescued from a scrambling route in Snowdonia after getting stuck. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation turned ou...
Rescue dogs and handlers make the grade in Welsh test
Four specialist members of search and rescue teams passed their tests with flying colours during a weekend assessment in north Wales.
Walker suffers head and back injuries in trip
A walker was rescued after injuring her head on a fell in the Lake District. The 69-year-old from Cheshire was on a route between Honister and Hays...
Walker airlifted after collapsing with heat exhaustion
A walker was rescued after collapsing on a Cumbrian fell in the heat. The 58-year-old was on Great Lingy Hill with a companion yesterday, Tuesday, ...
Fellwalking couple airlifted after being blown off feet by strong winds
A husband and wife were airlifted from England’s highest mountain after they were injured when strong winds blew them off their feet.
Electric bikes plan to 'flatten' Dales hills
Visitors to a national park could soon be ‘flattening its hills’ with the help of electric bikes to help ease the strain on the muscles of getting up its gradients.
Walker suffers head injuries in fall from ridge
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain. The 46-year-old suffered injuries to his head and...
Mountain council offers cut-price navigation courses to aid safety
A mountain safety expert is urging hillwalkers to brush up their navigation skill to improve their enjoyment and cut the chances of having to call on rescuers for help.
Fire warning for walkers on 'valuable' moors
Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned the fire risk on Pennine moors is high as Easter approaches.
Man suffers serious injuries in 50m Lakeland fall
A man was seriously injured after falling from a Lake District scramble. The 44-year-old fell about 50m (164ft) from Striding Edge on Helvellyn tod...
Morning bus service across loch is aimed at munro walkers
Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro will be able to take the bus to the foot of the mountain – across Loch Lomond.
It's a Steall: trust wins cash for Nevis project in European competition
A conservation charity is celebrating after winning £25,000 in a European competition. The John Muir Trust’s appeal for urgent repairs to the St...
National park warning as dry spell leads to increased fire risk
National park bosses are warning outdoor enthusiasts of the danger of moorland fires after the prolonged spell of unseasonably warm and dry weather.
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