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Injured Arran walker found after spending 48 hours on mountainside
An injured walker was found alive after spending two days on a mountainside on the Isle of Arran. Miroslav Novak was reported missing after heading...
Mountain teams rig up rope system to rescue teen who fell 50ft at Henrhyrd Falls
Mountain rescuers rigged up a rope system to reach a teenager who suffered serious injuries when he fell 50ft at the highest waterfall in south Wales.
Keswick rescuers kept busy with calls from Manx police and stranded campers
Mountain rescuers in Keswick had a busy period earlier this week, with four calls for help in 18 hours.
Fellrunner Joss Naylor returns to mountains to complete unfinished business
A fellrunning legend returned to the Lakeland mountains at the weekend to address unfinished business.
Sir Chris Bonington joins appeal to raise £½m to save Snowdonia youth hostel
Hostelling charity YHA has enlisted the help of mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington in a bid to raise half a million pounds to save a Snowdonia centre.
Injured Lake District climber rescued from Borrowdale crag in 5½-hour operation
A climber who fell 100ft on a Lake District crag was rescued in an operation lasting 5½ hours. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 4.30...
Rescuers called out after two Snowdonia walking groups stray on steep ground
Two groups of walkers were rescued in separate incidents after straying on to difficult ground on Snowdonia mountains.
Group effort leads to restoration of Wild Boar Fell summit shelter in Yorkshire Dales
A landmark on the summit of a Yorkshire Dales hill has been rebuilt in a collaboration between the national park authority, a Rotary club and a local craftsman.
Northumberland rescuers deal with four injured runners during Chevy Chase
A runner was airlifted from a Northumberland hillside after becoming unwell during a race. The 71-year-old was one of four casualties who were taki...
Dundonnell rescuers called out to exhausted Highland walker in hot weather
Rescuers were called out to aid a walker suffering from exhaustion and dehydration in exceptionally warm weather in Wester Ross.
Rescuers called out to Latrigg after walker complains of dizziness following fall
Rescuers were called out to a man who was reported to be feeling dizzy after falling over on a Lake District hillside.
Group including National Trust plans Windermere Lakeland 'gateway' development
A consortium that includes the National Trust and the Lake District authority is planning to develop land near Windermere to create a ‘gateway’ to the area.
Early morning callout for Western Beacons team for man with leg injury
Rescuers were called out in the early hours of Sunday to aid a man who had injured his leg on the southern fringe of the Brecon Beacons national park.
Walker raises alarm via Facebook after finding dehydrated man on Cadair Idris
A walker on a Snowdonia mountain used Facebook to raise the alarm after finding a man in difficulties.
Mountain rescuers' new leaflet urges hillgoers to plan ahead to avoid callouts
Rescue organisations in England and Wales have released their latest version of a leaflet aimed at increasing safety for outdoor enthusiasts.
Scouts aid Keswick rescuers in reckless Cat Bells 'incident'
Lake District mountain rescuers were called upon to deal with an incident where a group of youths had stolen a minibus and driven it up a fell, resulting in numerous injuries.
Police launch Bothy Watch as walkers' safety put at risk by revellers
Police in the South of Scotland have launched a Bothy Watch scheme after reports the free shelters are being misused.
Ellis Brigham urges outdoor fans to give gear a 2nd Life to help homeless
Retailer Ellis Brigham is urging outdoors enthusiasts to donate unwanted clothing and gear to help the homeless and cut landfill waste.