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New Ramblers boss steps out with members for first time
The recently appointed boss of Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity joined a group of members in a walk for the first time yesterday.
Police name climber who fell to his death on Ben Nevis
Police have named the climber who died in a fall on Ben Nevis’s North Face at the weekend. Paul Guest, 32, of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, was ...
Outdoor brands admit use of controversial goose down in clothing
Two leading outdoor clothing companies have admitted their insulated products contain down from geese that have been force-fed.
Government farming reforms mean 'uncertain time' for walkers
Walking and outdoors campaigners said Whitehall moves to relax farming regulations could put parts of the countryside out of bounds to recreational visitors.
Police name walker in Lakeland death fall
The walker who died after falling from a Lakeland fell has been named by police. Peter Huntley, 55, of Preston, Lancashire, fell to his death from ...
Third callout for rescuers on same mountain as family gets into trouble
A family called for help after getting stuck coming down a mountain. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the husband and wife and ...
Walkers offered chance to take to the hills with outdoors broadcaster
Visitors to a mountain festival will be able to take to the hills with one of the best known outdoor writers of the day.
Injured man airlifted from mountain as nine rescued in poor weather
A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ridge and injuring his head. The man was with a party of five from York who got into diffic...
Boat rescue for campers after canoe capsize
A mountain rescue team used its boat to reach three paddlers stranded on islands after their canoe capsized.
Walkers rescued after getting lost in dark
A pair of walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark. The duo became benighted while walking on Claife Heights in the Lake District. Co...
Outdoors groups say landowners' plans would hit access for walkers
Outdoor campaigners have accused the country landowners’ organisation of reneging on a two-year-old agreement to work together on rights of way.
Shaun takes up new mountain rescue post as more head for the hills
Scotland’s mountain rescue umbrella organisation has appointed an experienced outdoor instructor with a brief to improve communications and service during a period of expected increase in demand from walkers and climbers.
Julia takes to the countryside as TV stars flock to Dales
Walkers’ favourite Julia Bradbury will join comedy actor Hugh Dennis for a television exploration of a national park later this week.
Climber in Nevis fall is in 'serious but stable' condition
A climber who fell more than 1,000ft from Ben Nevis’s North Face is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, police said.
Lakeland walker dies after 200ft fall
A walker has died after falling 200ft (60m) from a Lakeland fell. The man, believed to be from the Preston area, was with a friend on the High Stre...
One climber dies and another badly injured in Nevis fall
One person has died and another was seriously injured today in a climbing accident on Britain’s highest mountain.
Walkers call for help after getting stuck in wintry conditions
A group of walkers called out mountain rescuers today after getting stuck in wintry conditions on a felltop.
Birthday rescue for mum as family takes wrong turn in mist
A birthday stroll up a Lakeland fell took a turn for the worse when a family got lost and headed in the wrong direction.
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6 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
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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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