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Repairs start for Lakeland fell route damaged by floods
Repairs began this week on a high-level Lakeland walking and cycling route damaged in the 2009 floods.
High Street performers entertain hillwalkers on Lakeland fell
Two street artists entertained hillwalkers with a performance on England’s highest High Street. Jem Famous and Campbell Innes launched the Lakes ...
Ex-rugby man sets Seven Summits and Poles record
A former Wales international rugby player who was forced out of the game by a shoulder injury climbed into the record books today with an ascent of Mount Elbrus.
Famous mountain-top performance will launch Lakes Alive season
An artist will put on a street performance with a difference to kick off a summer season of events in the Lake District.
Tired climbers tell mountain rescuers: 'Come and get us'
Mountain rescuers have criticised two women who told volunteers to ‘come and get them’ when they decided they were too tired to continue.
Duke's Award pair trek four miles to get help for ill walker
A group of teenagers taking part in a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was praised for its actions after one of the party was taken ill.
Campaigners' rally will press for ban on Peak off-roaders
Campaigners will gather at a rally to press for the banning of off-roaders from trails in Britain’s oldest national park.
Two dozen children rescued after boy falls 100ft
A party of schoolchildren was rescued from a hillside after one of them had to be airlifted to hospital when he fell 30m (100ft).
Climber's brush with death prompts warning to stove users
A mountaineer has warned of the problems of using stoves at altitude after he nearly died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Police chief takes on mountain rescue group's presidency
The new president of an organisation representing mountain rescue teams in the North-East said she is inspired by their dedication and commitment.
Rescuers find body of missing hillwalker
A retired headteacher has died while hillwalking in the Highlands. Police were alerted at 10.30pm last night, Monday, when William Johnston was rep...
Walker winched from falls after slip leads to broken ankle
A walker was winched from a national park beauty spot after slipping and breaking her ankle. The 72-year-old Australian woman, described as an expe...
Public invited on MacLeod's Olympic guided walk to Nevis's North Face
One of Britain’s top climbers will lead a walk to view the corries of the UK’s highest mountain as part of the lead up to next year’s London Olympics.
Fellwalker's knee injury leads to night rescue
A walker was rescued after injuring himself on a Lakeland fell. The 17-year-old suffered a dislocated knee while walking on the fells above Butterm...
Night-time rescue for lost Coast to Coast walker
A walker attempting the Coast to Coast route had to be rescued last night after getting lost in the Lake District.
Cumbria councillors reject national park growth plans
Councillors in Cumbria have objected to the enlargement of two national parks which would see their planning and countryside access powers switched to the national park authorities in the selected areas.
Mountain biker rescued after woodland tumble
A mountain biker was rescued from woodland after injuring his head and hip in a fall. Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team was called about 9.10pm yesterd...
Pair set up cafe on England's third highest peak
A pair of enterprising walkers have set up a cafe on England’s third highest peak. Brothers Owen and David Holmes have been serving hot and cold ...
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