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Woman airlifted after breaking ankle on Lakeland fell

A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after injuring herself in a fall. The 67-year-old woman from Warwickshire was coming off High Crag when...

27 June 2011

Search dog leads rescuers to lost Snowdon walkers

A party of walkers on Wales’s highest mountain were rescued after getting lost in thick cloud on steep ground.

25 June 2011

Moorland trails follow haunts of notorious highwayman

Walkers and mountain bikers have the chance to travel on moorland tracks once stalked by a dangerous highwayman.

24 June 2011

Ramblers: turbines destroying Scotland's wildernesses

Britain’s biggest walking charity is warning outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Scotland’s wildernesses while they can, before they disappear.

23 June 2011

Anger as mountain of rubbish greets Scafell Pike walkers

The summit of England’s highest mountain is becoming a dump, because of inconsiderate walkers. Large amounts of rubbish are blighting the top of ...

22 June 2011

Fellsman winner Jez heads west in search of mountain glory

Ultra runner Jez Bragg is heading west to tackle one of the world’s most challenging events. The Dorset-based winner of this year’s Fellsman in...

21 June 2011

'Rescued' soap star helps open mountain team's base

A television soap star who was ‘rescued’ by a mountain rescue team returned to its base to open officially a refurbished headquarters.

20 June 2011

Horse rider airlifted after mountain rescue team treatment

A horse rider was treated by a mountain rescue team after injuring herself in a fall from her animal during an annual event.

20 June 2011

'Ginger group' says forest panel risks ignoring public's views

A Government-appointed panel on forests will come under close scrutiny from a newly formed pressure group.

19 June 2011

Bragg slips to fourth in Western States 100

Ultra runner Jez Bragg finished fourth in one of the world’s toughest endurance races. Dorset-based Bragg held the lead in the Western States 100...

26 June 2011

Injured caver airlifted after underground abseil fall

A caver was airlifted from a fell after suffering injuries in an underground fall. The 22-year-old man injured both ankles when he lost control dur...

25 June 2011

Ramblers celebrate footpath victory after 18-year battle

Walking campaigners are celebrating victory in an 18-year battle over a public footpath. Suffolk Ramblers have been fighting to reopen a blocked an...

24 June 2011

Forest airlift for injured mountain biker

A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries on a forest ‘black route’.

22 June 2011

Packs will help families explore national trail

Families tackling part of a national trail can learn more about the wildlife and heritage on the route.

22 June 2011

Rescuers arrange day of adventure for youngsters from William's charities

Disadvantaged children will enjoy a day of adventure, thanks to volunteer rescuers in the Peak District.

20 June 2011

Walker suffers head and back injuries in Kinder fall

A walker was airlifted from the Peak District’s highest fell after suffering serious injuries in a fall.

20 June 2011

Green Kate sees red over Whitehall challenge to outdoor laws

The coalition Government’s online Red Tape Challenge is ridiculous, according to a leading outdoors campaigner, and it would be madness to scrap some of the laws under consideration.

17 June 2011

Three Peaks challenger airlifted after leg fracture

A walker was airlifted from a fellside after suffering a suspected broken leg. The 43-year-old man was taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks cha...

18 June 2011