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Landslip closes main road south of Fort William
Outdoor enthusiasts heading for Fort William are being warned that a landslip has closed the main road south of the town.
Hypothermic Scafell Pike walker improves after getting to lower ground
A walker who suffered hypothermia while tackling England’s highest mountain was told by rescuers to make her way to lower ground to get out of gale-force winds.
Deer collision risk increases on Scotland's roads as clocks go back
Outdoor enthusiasts driving in Scotland are being warned of the increased risk of hitting deer as the clocks go back.
Police say dead Black Isle birds of prey were 'pest-control victims'
Police say they believe the deaths of 16 birds of prey in the Black Isle area earlier this year were not the result of targeted poisoning.
Loch Lomond national park boss Fiona Logan steps down
The boss of a Scottish national park has announced she is stepping down. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs chief executive Fiona Logan is leaving the a...
Experts urge hillwalkers to get into winter gear as clocks go back
Experts are warning hillgoers not to get caught out as the clocks go back this weekend, and shorter daylight hours mean careful mountain planning is needed.
Simon Birch takes over as chair of Mountain Bothies Association
The charity that looks after almost 100 mountain shelters has a new chairman. Simon Birch was elected to head the Mountain Bothies Association afte...
Climber airlifted after suffering serious injuries in fall at Goblin Combe
A climber was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall on a Somerset crag. Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue was called o...
Peak District climbers injured in falls at Stanage and Stoney Middleton
Two climbers were injured in falls in the Peak District this weekend. A man from London fell from a route on Stanage Edge on Saturday. Edale Mou...
Missing walker's body found in Wasdale beck
The body of a walker was discovered by rescuers looking for a woman who had gone missing while with a group in the Lake District.
Swirl How walker airlifted to hospital after injuring knee
An injured walker was airlifted to hospital after falling in the Lake District. The man, from Staffordshire, fell while descending from Swirl How y...
Scarborough mountain rescuers share in £8,000 Duke of York award
A mountain rescue team received a share of a community fund to help equip its swiftwater experts. The Scarborough and Ryedale team was one of three...
Change of plans for Mick Fowler and Paul Ramsden on Hagshu first ascent
A pair of British climbers who were about to attempt a first ascent of a Himalayan mountain had a swift change of plans when they found another group of mountaineers already on the route.
Lake District winter fell-top assessor job up for grabs
As jobs go, it has to be one the country’s most bizarre. Each week’s work involves ascending almost the height of Everest, and braving snow, ra...
Eiger North Face speed climber Ueli Steck joins Kendal festival trail-run
Fancy pitting yourself against the man who holds the world record for the fastest ascent of the imposing North Face of the Eiger.
Ultramarathon added to Keswick Mountain Festival as entries open
Keswick Mountain Festival organisers have thrown down the gauntlet to mountain runners with the announcement of a new 50km ultramarathon.
Mountaineers: don't put ladders on Everest's Hillary Step
Mountaineers are urging the Nepalese Government not to allow the installation of ladders and fixed ropes near the summit of Everest.
Rescuers called to two Helvellyn walkers 'stuck' in wind
Two men called for help after they reported being ‘stuck’ in high winds on a Lake District fell. The pair rang 999 from Lower Man, an outlier o...
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6 Columbia agrees to kit out 2,000 national park staff over next five years
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3 John Muir Trust calls for reforms after paying £50,000 costs to SSE over Stronelairg (10)
4 Snowdonia walker dies after falling 'considerable distance' on Tryfan (9)
5 Locked gate delays rescuers after Coledale walker injures ankle (7)
6 Walker who died in Tryfan fall is named as John Wynne (6)
7 Knock-off gear warning to outdoor fans after Keswick shop ram-raid (6)
8 Police appeal as tests reveal Yorkshire Dales buzzard found near Malham was shot (4)
9 Lake District flip-flop walker rescued after getting stuck on scree (4)
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