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Frostbite climber tackles new challenge with 10,000-mile rally
A climber whose bid to become the youngest Briton to climb Everest was thwarted when he suffered frostbite is setting off on a new challenge – a 10,000 mile rally in an eight-year-old Citroën Saxo.
Forest panel deadline nears for public's views
There are just two days to go to let the Government-appointed group looking at the future of England’s forests know your views.
Mountain body upbeat on safety as incidents drop to 30-year low
The number of mountain rescue incidents in Scotland has fallen to a 30-year-low, according to the representative body for climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers.
Gear firm helps cyclists' 12,000-mile charity trip
A gear manufacturer is sponsoring a group planning to cycle from London to Cape Town to help the street children of Africa.
Injured walker airlifted after fellside slip
A walker was airlifted from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after slipping and breaking her wrist. The 65-year-old fell off the path at Force Gill...
Government planning changes will 'set back countryside 80 years'
Outdoors campaigners have reacted with alarm at the publication of the coalition Government’s proposals for changes to English planning laws, which they say look set to turn the clock back 80 years.
City workers urged to get outdoors at lunchtime
Workers in Scotland’s biggest city are being urged to get back in touch with nature. Scottish Natural Heritage is pushing Glasgow’s workers to ...
Volunteer mountain rescuers provide adventure treat for youngsters
Youngsters from three charities had a taste of adventure, thanks to volunteer rescuers. Mountain and cave rescue teams in the Peak District staged ...
Wainwright calendar will boost disabled charity funds again
A charity providing outdoor activities for people with disabilities will again benefit from sales of a calendar produced by fans of one of Lakeland’s best known guide-book authors.
National park set to recruit 'junior rangers'
A national park will launch a service to encourage teenagers to become ‘junior rangers’. The Lake District National Park Authority has appointe...
Expert offers biking course – for walkers
A mountain expert is offering a biking course – for hillwalkers. The one-day session is aimed at walkers who also use mountain bikes, for example...
Rescue helicopter crews see drop in callout numbers
The number of rescue missions carried out by the RAF and Royal Navy search and rescue teams in the first six months of 2011 was the lowest for six years.
Former mountain rescuer takes charge of Navy search helicopters
A former volunteer member of a Lake District mountain rescue team will now take charge of airborne rescue missions.
Olympic high as MacLeod leads walkers to Nevis north face
A group of walkers enjoyed the Olympic heights of Britain’s top peak as part of the countdown celebrations to the London 2012 Games.
Motorbike group helps national park staff mend Roman track
A group of motorcyclists have helped repair a stretch of Roman road in a national park, which was damaged by last winter’s snow and ice.
Rescuers help three climbers after separate Stanage falls
Three rock-climbers were rescued in four days after suffering injuries on one of the Peak District’s most popular crags.
Climbers rescued in marathon night-time operation
Three climbers were rescued from a Snowdonia crag in an operation lasting more than 11 hours after their leader injured himself in a fall.
Walkers' champion dies, aged 64, after cancer battle
A tireless champion of walkers’ access rights has died after a battle against cancer. Rodney Legg, a former chair of the Open Spaces Society, die...
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2 Walker winched from Lakeland mountainside after 40m fall
3 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64
4 Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker
5 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
6 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
7 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
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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