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Bridge right-of-way status provides Lakeland route for walkers
Walkers and cyclists can now legally use a bridge thought to have built by the Army, to avoid taking to roads in a busy Lakeland valley.
Sponsors step in to save 'vital' Lakeland mountain weather service
The vital winter mountain service that provides information about felltop conditions has been saved after it was threatened by budget cuts.
Undaunted outdoors fan Julie overcomes disabilities to gain top award
A woman who overcame a number of disabilities spoke of her love of the outdoors after gaining the highest level of the John Muir Award.
Walker rescued after tumble on fell
A walker was rescued after falling and injuring himself on a Lakeland fell. The 74-year-old man was on an organised walk between Honister and Great...
Challenge walkers raise cash for volunteer rescue team
A group of nearly 40 walkers and runners took to the Dales fells to help raise funds for a local rescue team.
Helicopter airlift for injured Lakes walker
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after slipping and injuring herself. The 61-year-old from Kendal fell on Rough Crag above Mardale Head ...
Half-price rail trips on offer to mountaineering body members
Members of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland are being offered the chance to travel to winter climbing and walking destinations at half price.
Lakeland walker rescued after ankle injury
A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after injuring her leg. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out by Cumbria police at 4.15pm on Thu...
Experts issue 10-point safety checklist for winter mountain trips
Mountain experts have issued a 10-point checklist to help keep walkers and climbers safer during the winter months.
Borders festival town hosts premiere of Canadian mountain bike film
A Borders town will host a showing of a major mountain biking film as a follow-on from the successful TweedLove bike festival.
Guide publishers appeal to outdoor fans to check their bookshelves
Leading outdoors publisher Cicerone is appealing to enthusiasts to root around on their bookshelves for copies of any of the company’s old books.
Paddlers and mountain team commended for tragic rescue efforts
Two paddlers and a mountain rescue team were among those who received awards for their part in an attempted rescue of a kayaker trapped underwater.
Search and rescue dogs pass muster in autumn tests
They say every dog has its day and a group of four-legged friends has been showing its mettle during assessments for search dogs and handlers.
Wainwright fans back wildlife charity to mark twin anniversaries
Followers of the late fellwalking guide book author Alfred Wainwright will celebrate the group’s 10th birthday by raising funds for a wildlife charity which will be marking its own 50th anniversary.
Mountain festival organisers plan repeat for 2012
Organisers of the inaugural mountain festival in the Outer Hebrides plan to repeat the event next year.
Lake District floods footpath bill tops £1m
The bill for repairing the Lake District’s footpaths and bridleways damaged by the area’s devastating 2009 floods has topped £1m.
Technology helps mountain rescuers find lost walkers in two incidents
Mountain rescuers used modern technology and mobile phones to help find walkers in two separate incidents.
Mountaineers appeal for cash to fight national park housing plans
Walkers and mountaineers are being asked to dip into their pockets to support a £50,000 campaign against the building of almost 2,000 new houses in a national park.
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4 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
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6 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
7 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
8 Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
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3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
5 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
6 Last-minute festive stocking fillers? Here are a few ideas (3)
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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