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Youngsters have chance to show that Climbing Rocks
Young climbers have the chance to show their mettle at Britain’s first climbing festival aimed at youngsters.
Poo Project will help keep Cairn Gorm free of waste
Snow-holing – the practice of spending a night on the winter mountains in a hole dug for shelter, is becoming more difficult as climate change diminishes the number of areas with enough snow to make this possible.
Walkers help hypothermic Nevis man
A walker was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain yesterday as strong winds buffeted Scotland and northern England.
It's snowing, so wise up to winter
It’s snowing! Or, at least, it has been. Reports from the Mountaineering Council of Scotland say the first snow of the season has been spotted on th...
Man airlifted after Nevis fall
A man was airlifted from Ben Nevis yesterday after falling on its north face. Police were alerted about 12.50pm after the man fell near the CIC Hut...
Watch out filchers, Rodney's about!
A Somerset man has been appointed the eyes and ears of a campaign group in neighbouring Dorset. Former chairman Rodney Legg was named as the repres...
Free winter treats in store in line up of Scottish mountain greats
Everyone loves a bargain, and the Mountaineering Council of Scotland is offering something for nothing.
Shops to close as Blacks 'restructures'
Troubled outdoor retailer Blacks today announced plans to close 89 of its shops. The company also said it wanted to shed about 50 jobs at its North...
Rescuers shed their Gore-tex for Gok's naked mountain view
Mountain rescuers know all about the dangers of exposure and frostnip, but that didn’t stop members of a Welsh team stripping off for a television show.
Woman airlifted after Striding Edge fall
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell today after falling and injuring her head. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by a report from...
Police seek walkers' help in Peak murder probe
Police in Derbyshire are appealing for information from a group of walkers seen near the scene of a murder.
Two rescued as gales pound Lakeland fells
Two Lake District walkers have been rescued as gales and winds lashed much of northern Britain. Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were cal...
Power lines go underground to enhance Dales landscape
A remote Yorkshire dale will have a more natural look with the removal of electric power lines. More than 5km (3 miles) of overhead cabling will be...
Body found by Highland rescuers
A man’s body has been found by rescuers searching in the Highlands. Police said they received reports of a missing man in the Poolewe area yester...
Winter walks will kick off Ramblers' celebrations
First, an apology and a warning: this story contains the word Christmas. It must be the sudden nip in the air, but everyone’s talking winter, and...
Queues and litter blight Snowdon cafe, say campaigners
Snowdon’s new summit cafe is plagued by litter and long queues, according to a campaign group. The Snowdonia Society is asking for walkers’ vie...
Give Charles's plans the boot, say Ramblers
There’s a right royal row going on in Dorset between walkers and the heir to the throne over plans to expand his model village.
Friends' lecture will tell tale of Lake District influence
The annual Kirby Lecture of the Friends of the Lake District takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 29 September, in Kendal.