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Woman dies in Snowdonia drowning
A woman has died after falling into a river in Snowdonia. Police were alerted at about 11.25am today after the woman, in her 60s, slipped into the ...
Injured walker rescued after footpath slip
A walker was rescued after injuring his leg when he slipped on a muddy path. The 60-year-old was walking near Nappa Scars in the Yorkshire Dales to...
Onset of winter brings earlier mountain weather reports
Britain’s specialist mountain weather service is now issuing its forecasts earlier. The Mountain Weather Information Service daily update will no...
Winter sunshine guides offer escape from autumn gloom
As autumnal gloom and early darkness envelop Britain, and the Met Office dashes hopes of widespread early snowfall, walkers could be forgiven for letting their thoughts wander to sunnier destinations.
Mountain rescuers turn detective for river search
A mountain rescue team turned detectives in a search for two men who crashed through a wall while riding quad bikes.
Dark catches out lost teenage challenge walkers
Four walkers attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks had to be rescued after getting lost in the dark. The teenagers rang for help by mobile phone yes...
Walker airlifted after Lakeland injury
A walker was rescued after slipping and injuring herself on a Lakeland fell. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday about 3.35pm af...
Police warn walkers of snares on footpath route
Police warned walkers that illegal snares have been set on the route of a long-distance footpath. The traps have been found on land crossed by the ...
Outdoor gear distributor boss joins board of trade body
The boss of a leading distributor of camping and outdoor gear has joined the board of trade body the Outdoor Industries Association.
Appeal after high-value mountain bikes stolen
Police are appealing for the public’s help after the theft of a number of mountain bikes from a hire company.
Lost bag forces abandonment of Lizzy's 1,000-mile Himalaya race
A British ultra-runner has had to pull out of an ambitious 1,000-mile run across the Himalaya. Lizzy Hawker’s ‘Sky Dance’ came to an end when...
Scots' wish-list includes end to birds-of-prey persecution
Scots want to see an end to the persecution of birds of prey. The finding was one of the top five things the public wants in a survey that revealed...
National park on the lookout for new access forum members
A national park authority is looking for new members for a panel that looks at improving and managing public access for outdoor recreation.
Sir Jimmy Savile, unlikely champion of the outdoors
As the life of eccentric television personality Sir Jimmy Savile is pored over by the British media, few will realise the outdoors world has lost a friend and supporter.
Mountain rescuers use boat to reach injured 89-year-old walker
Mountain rescuers used their boat to reach an injured walker on a lake shore. Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were alerted shortly a...
Blacks' bosses upbeat despite mounting losses and debts
The board of troubled outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure Group remains upbeat despite mounting losses and debt.
Family rescued after hillside slip leads to injury
Rescuers went to the aid of a family on the hills overlooking Loch Lomond after the mother slipped and injured her leg.
Campaigners will continue fight against Brown Willy turbines
Campaigners have pledged to continue their fight against the building of a windfarm near Cornwall’s highest hill.
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7 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
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9 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
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