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Ramblers' boss says: stop the windfarm gravy train
The head of the Ramblers in Scotland has called for a halt to what he called the country’s disastrous energy policies that have seen its world-famous landscapes desecrated by windfarms.
Trio of walkers injured in separate Three Peaks incidents
Three walkers were injured in three separate incidents on the highest of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks over the holiday weekend.
Walkers warned off mountain area as wildfires continue across UK
Walkers have been advised to stay off the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland as firefighters continue to fight gorse fires in the area.
Walker airlifted after Lakeland fall
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after falling on a tricky rock scramble. Members of the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team wer...
Sunday date for mountain rescuers
Rescuers will meet the public at various points around Coniston. Photo: John Carver CC-BY-SA-2.0 Mountain rescuers will be out and about in a Lake D...
New walking route bears name of right-of-way stalwart
A new long-distance footpath will bear the name of a tireless rights-of-way campaigner who died just days before she was due to receive an award from the Ramblers.
Walker airlifted after fell injury
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after suffering a knee injury. The 22-year-old woman was walking with family at the head of Deepdale to...
National trail running scheme ignites controversy
A trailblazing scheme to encourage long-distance runners in the countryside has ignited controversy, with a petition launched against the installation of a series of electonic boxes fixed in remote locations.
TV appearance for Coast to Coast mountain rescuers
Two mountain rescuers who plan to walk across England will make a television appearance tomorrow. Judy Whiteside and Gail Todd will start their 309...
National park bosses act to clear eyesore building
National park officers have taken enforcement action to clear an eyesore building put up within view of one of the country’s top rockclimbing venues.
Woodland destroyed as walkers warned of continuing wildfires
Wildfires have continued to rage across the UK, fanned by high winds which have helped the flames spread across exceptionally dry ground.
Rescuers use boat to reach injured walker
Mountain rescuers used their specialist boat to rescue a woman who fell on a lakeside path. The 57-year-old walker, from Lincoln, slipped today whi...
Outdoor guild man's books chosen as royal wedding gift
A member of the Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild had two of his books chosen as wedding presents for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – by the Prime Minister.
Water safety experts' warning for Lakeland visitors
Safety experts today warned of the dangers of venturing into one of the Lake District’s most popular stretches of water during the warm weather.
Patrick lends a paw in beach clean-up
Dogged determination by volunteers saw one of Britain’s most remote beaches restored to pristine condition after the collection of masses of marine debris.
Night-time catches out challenge walkers
Two walkers were rescued after getting caught out at night on a Yorkshire Dales fell. The 26-year-old woman and 22-year-old man called for help aft...
Walker injured in Dales scramble
A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling in the Yorkshire Dales. The 66-year-old man was scrambling up the dry waterfall at the head of the...
Duck event will help with mountain rescuers' bills
Mountain rescuers will be going quackers tomorrow in a bid to raise funds. Volunteers from the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team will stage their ann...