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Walker dies after Glencoe fall
A woman has died after falling while walking in Glencoe. Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team was involved in a search for the unnamed woman after police w...
Rogue 4x4 reappears on Snowdon summit
The 4x4 that was driven up Snowdon earlier this month has reappeared on the mountain’s summit. The Vauxhall Frontera was discovered this morning ...
Edinburgh film festival hosts roll-call of adventure stars
Scotland’s capital city hosts its ninth annual adventure film festival next week. Among guest speakers at the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival wi...
Challenge organisers' cash will help munro footpath work
Organisers of a mountain adventure challenge have given a cash boost to help repair paths on the peak where the event took place.
Injured Three Peaks challenger rescued after Lakeland search
An injured walker was helped from the fells after a fall during a Three Peaks Challenge event. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by police o...
Ramblers chief Tom steps down
The head of Britain’s biggest walking campaign group is leaving the charity. The Ramblers’ chief executive Tom Franklin will step down from his...
Student stretchered from Peak District path after breaking ankle
A 16-year-old student was stretchered from a footpath after breaking his ankle while on a field trip.
Blue plaque marks start of Wainwright's first 'long walk'
Enthusiasts have unveiled a blue plaque marking the starting point of the first long-distance journey of author Alfred Wainwright.
Police act as off-roaders hit Lakeland fells
Police are warning off-roaders they will clamp down on the illegal use of bikes and 4x4s on the Lake District fells.
County will fight national park extension 'tooth and nail'
A county council has said it will fight ‘tooth and nail’ proposals to extend the national park boundaries in its area.
Final call for walkers and runners to Grin 'n' Bear It for rescuers
Rescuers have issued a final invitation for walkers to tackle their annual challenge this weekend. The Grin ‘n’ Bear It event offers walkers an...
Chief hails 'commonsense' decision on Lakes and Dales park extensions
The decision to recommend the enlargement of two English national parks has been hailed as a victory for commonsense.
Lost Pennine Way walker rescued after major search
A walker on the Pennine Way was rescued after a major search involving three volunteer teams. The man, from Amsterdam, rang to say he was lost on C...
Project worker aims to protect 'lost' common land for walkers and riders
Campaigners are combining to launch a project to protect lost common land. The Open Spaces Society has joined the British Horse Society in funding ...
Snowdon 4x4 owner auctions vehicle to raise cash for mountain rescue
The man whose 4x4 caused a furore when it was discovered near the top of Wales’s highest mountain has put the vehicle up for auction on eBay, with proceeds going to mountain rescue.
Man dies on peak despite swift mountain rescue response
A walker died on one of south Wales’s highest mountains despite rescuers reaching him within minutes of him collapsing.
Award marks path campaigner's 25 years' service
A footpath campaigner was given an award for his service to the country’s oldest national conservation group.
Pub donation hits the right note for rescuers
A mountain rescue team is better off to the tune of £300, thanks to a pub music festival. Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team collected the cash f...