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Missing walker found safe after overnight search
A walker was found safe and well after going missing overnight on the isle of Harris. Three Coastguard teams joined officers from the Northern Cons...
Gondola mooted for Cairn Gorm by Ramblers' boss
A gondola system should be considered for Cairn Gorm as part of a review of access to the mountain, according to the head of the Ramblers in Scotland.
Ranger Matt nails Coast to Coast in 61 hours
A park ranger lost two toenails but gained pounds by running Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route. Matt Neale covered the 309km (192-mile) course in...
Wildlife boss welcomes fine for obstructing inspector
An animal-health chief has welcomed a fine imposed on a Cumbria man who obstructed a wildlife inspector.
Five readers win copy of Wainwright guidebook
Five lucky grough readers have won their own copy of the new guide to the route taken by one of the best known outdoor writers in his first long-distance foray.
Record-breaking dry spell brings fire risk to mountains
Britain’s weather continues to break records, with the announcement today that the country has had its driest first six months of any year since 1929.
Common-ground report urges greens peace
A campaign group has produced a guide to finding common ground when protecting the nation’s green spaces.
New Highland wolves plan sparks objections
Scotland’s mountaineering body says it will object to the latest plans for the introduction of wild animals into a Highland estate.
Walker airlifted after Lakeland slip
Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called today to help a walker who had fallen at a Lake District beauty spot.
Walkers needed for rescue team challenge
A rescue team is urging walkers to pull on their boots to help it raise funds. The Cave Rescue Organisation is looking for volunteers to tackle the...
English footpaths face dead-end future, warn Ramblers
Britain’s biggest walking charity is urging councils to use its small army of volunteers to help keep footpaths open.
Cairn Gorm funicular to allow walkers on to mountain
Walkers will be allowed to get the train to the top of one of Scotland’s highest mountains for the first time.
Broadcaster is rescue team's new figurehead
A fellwalking broadcaster has been appointed patron of a Lake District rescue team. Stuart Maconie, who completed a round of the 214 wainwrights la...
Experts deny village green laws thwart cheap housing
A national gathering looking at the future of village greens rejected the idea that preserving open spaces is preventing the building of affordable rural housing.
Accident verdicts on two Snowdonia walkers
Verdicts of accidental death were recorded on two walkers who fell to their deaths in separate incidents in Snowdonia.
New online service on deerstalking planned for walkers
The Scottish Hillphone service kicks off on Thursday, with the official opening of the deerstalking season.
Sheriff urges shake-up of safety rules that 'failed' tragic Laura
Safety rules covering outdoor education centres face a major shake-up in the wake of an inquiry into the death of a 15-year-old girl in an incident in Scotland.
Ullswater kayak teenager was 'always up for a challenge'
The family of the 18-year-old paddler who died in Ullswater at the weekend say they are devastated at the death of a son who was ‘frightened of nothing’.
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6 Lake District team saddled with hotel bill after rescued walkers fail to pay
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4 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
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 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 'Helpful locals' go to aid of walker caught out by darkness on High Street range (1)
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