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Mountaineer steps up to 'dream job' as boss of outdoor trade group
A keen mountaineer has been appointed chief executive of the trade body representing outdoor industries in the UK.
Walkers treated after Dales fell rescues
A walker was rescued from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after suffering a knee injury in a fall. The 16-year-old boy slipped into a ditch above ...
Charity man who climbed wrong mountain bids for Olympic role
The man who led his charity fundraising team up the wrong mountain is hoping to be a torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics.
Ramblers call for rethink on rail link that will affect 150 paths
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity called for a rethink on the proposed high-speed railway line between London and Birmingham, saying it would affect at least 150 footpaths.
Wildlife crime officers raid Highland estate
Police today carried out investigations into alleged wildlife offences on a Highland estate. Officers from the Northern Constabulary launched the i...
Ben Lomond proposal pair's night ends in rescue drama
A romantic evening’s walk on the top of Scotland’s most southerly munro had a dramatic ending. Ryan Miller and Rachel Czurlanis had walked to t...
Cragfast walkers rescued from Lakeland fell
Two walkers had to be rescued after straying on to steep ground on England’s third highest mountain.
Blacks extends borrowing as spring sales fall
Struggling outdoor retailer Blacks has had to increase its borrowing facility to £40m after being hit by a drop in sales of more than £6m over the spring period.
Charity makes plea for volunteers to help with Nevis path work
A charity that helps look after Britain’s highest mountain is on the lookout for volunteers to help repair paths on the most popular route up the hill.
Rescuer rides 350 miles to boost team's funds
A member of a volunteer rescue team cycled more than 350 miles (563km) to raise funds for his team. Jim Webster set himself a target of getting nor...
Deaf-blind granddad reaches Nevis summit
A deaf-blind grandfather successfully summited Britain’s highest mountain today. Michael Anderson, a 70-year-old, from Larbert near Falkirk, was ...
Vixen Tor owner fights footpath across 'private' crag
A public inquiry into the long-running saga of access to a Dartmoor crag has reopened, six months after snow and ice led to the abandonment of the hearing last winter.
Grateful injured walker's partner buys rescuers a round
Mountain rescuers were treated to a round of drinks by the grateful partner of a rescued woman. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team enjoyed the unexpec...
Railway trail will get national park cyclists steamed up
Cyclists visiting a national park can get steamed up on a newly introduced service. Lake District national park bosses are urging outdoor enthusias...
Vince Cable's department takes Ordnance Survey under its wing
Control of Britain’s national mapping operation has been passed to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
National park bosses vow to act on off-roaders after public rally
National park bosses have vowed to act on the problems caused by off-roaders damaging routes. The Peak District National Park Authority’s audit, ...
Two walkers airlifted after separate falls
Two walkers were airlifted to hospital after they were injured in separate incidents just 300m apart.
Euro grant will help Three Peaks walkers avoid worst bog
Future walkers on one of the country’s most challenging walks will be able to keep their feet dry thanks to a cash boost from the European outdoors industry.
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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 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
3 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (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 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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