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Welsh authorities plead: don't try to travel to our national parks
National park bosses in the Wales are urging the public to stick to the latest lockdown guidelines. Authorities in the three national parks pleaded...
Mountain rescuers and outdoors broadcaster recognised in New Year Honours
Mountain rescuers have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Broadcaster and author Eric Robson has also been appointed an OBE. Mike Margeson...
Rescue teams have busy Christmas Day aiding injured and lost walkers
Several rescue teams were in action on Christmas Day to help walkers and others in distress. Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called...

Berghaus rucksacks donation will help charity help homeless at Christmas
Outdoors brand Berghaus is helping a charity get essential supplies to homeless people at Christmas. The Sunderland-based company has donated 30 ru...
Public urged to enjoy Scots nature reserves as record numbers visit during year
Record numbers of visitors have visited Scotland’s national nature reserves during the year. NatureScot, the official government body for the out...
Westmorland Dales footbridge back in place after storms ripped it from supports
National park rangers have restored a footbridge in the Westmorland Dales after flood water lifted it from its supports earlier this year.

Terry Abraham Helvellyn film-premiere auction raises £2,500 for Lakeland charities
An auction organised around the online premiere of Terry Abraham’s latest film raised almost £2,500 for two charities.
Lakeland walkers rescued after getting stuck on ledge on Coniston Fells
A group of walkers had to be rescued after getting into difficulties on a Lake District fell. A passer-by called police after noticing the four men...
Kinder rescuers post YouTube fundraiser version of Pogues' festive classic
A group of Peak District rescuers are displaying their musical talents online in an effort to boost funds.
Man rescued from Lake District fell after dislocating shoulder in fall
A man was rescued after suffering a dislocated shoulder while descending a Lake District fell. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Wedne...

Lakeland rescuers issue 'stay at home' plea as area enters tier-four lockdown
Rescuers pleaded with visitors to stick to lockdown rules after a climber had to be rescued when he got stuck on a Lake District crag.
Lakeland rescuers concerned as callouts rise 72 per cent, many to tier-three residents
Rescuers in the Lake District say they are concerned by the high number of incidents they have been called out to in December.
Happy Christmas from grough!
Season's greetings from the team at grough. We hope you have a peaceful festive season and as enjoyable a Christmas time as you can in these extrao...

Helvellyn walker suffers head injury in fall after Swirral Edge descent
A walker was rescued after injuring himself on the Helvellyn range. The man and his friend had descended from Swirral Edge on Saturday when he fell...
Canine walker Walter rescued after surviving 160ft fall from Peak District ridge
A dog is recuperating after being rescued when it fell from a hillside in the Peak District. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 12.05p...
Rescuers offer advice for staying safe on Cross Fell, the Pennines' highest hill
Rescuers in Cumbria have warned of the potential pitfalls of those venturing on to the highest hill in the Pennines.

New Lake District visitors push rescuers' 'avoidable' incidents to new high
Rescuers in the Lake District said they are having to deal with avoidable incidents, many involving visitors new to the area during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lakeland campers rescued after getting lost in cloud on Grisedale Pike descent
Two campers were rescued after getting into difficulties on a Lake District mountain. The couple spent the night close to the summit of Grisedale P...