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Joy as alpine species surives on munro
Ten years ago, one solitary example of a rare alpine plant graced a Scottish munro. Today, the Highland Saxifrage is still one of the most threaten...
Scots instructors will get wild-camping training
Scotland’s outdoor instructors will be trained to reduce their impact on the wild in a series of sessions starting tomorrow.
Rescued cave teenagers set for climbing trip
A group of teenagers was today looking forward to going climbing after being rescued from a flooded cave yesterday.
Widow survives night on Scottish mountain
A woman who survived a night on a Scottish mountain was said by rescuers to be lucky to be alive. The 73-year-old, from Ayrshire, walked into a hea...
On the Edges: Peak rescuers respond to five calls
A Peak District rescue team was in action five times over the weekend. The rescues, four of which were on Saturday, took Edale Mountain Rescue Team...
Woman dies in Dartmoor climbing incident
A woman has died in a climbing accident at a popular Dartmoor crag. The 58-year-old climber fell from Dewerstone Rock, near Shaugh Prior. She was c...
Three Peaks cyclists hit the fells
Walkers hoping for a peaceful stroll in the Yorkshire Dales this weekend may be in for a rude awakening.
Walker airlifted from Tryfan after fall
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling on Tryfan today. Police were alerted about 11.15 this morning after the man, who was believed to be w...
Thousands saw Dales falcons' chicks
Thousands of visitors flocked to a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot to get a view of a famous family. For the second year running, the Malham Cove pereg...
Blacks issues profit warning as sales plummet
Outdoors retail group Blacks plunged deeper into the red in the first half of this year. Losses are forecast to increase to £4.5m from £600,000 i...
Bruce and Tess lead the way for young Peak walkers
Forget Thomas the Tank Engine and Bertie; young walkers in the Peak District can now get around with help from Bruce the Bus and Tess the Train.
Teenage cavers rescued after being trapped by rising water
Police have praised a caver who raised the alarm after realising a party was trapped underground by rising water in the Yorkshire Dales.
Women rescued after two separate falls
A woman was helped from a Cumbrian fell after falling and injuring her ankle at the weekend. The walker, from Croglin, near Carlisle, slipped while...
Walking trail set up to heart of squirrel reserve
Walkers in the Yorkshire Dales are being offered the chance of a close-up view of a threatened species.
Hypothermic woman airlifted from Highland pass
A woman was airlifted from a Highland pass yesterday, suffering from hypothermia. The 46-year-old was rescued from the Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorm...
Wainwright fans' challenge to hillwalkers
Fans of the best known chronicler of the Lakeland fells have thrown down the gauntlet to hillwalkers.
Ramblers' president backs bid to get Scots on their feet
Scotland must capitalise on the upcoming Commonwalth Games to ensure more of its people take part in healthy activity.
Ben Nevis pair helped to safety as night falls
Two walkers were rescued from the summit of Ben Nevis last night after they became disoriented on the mountain.