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Outdoor fans will need map and compass during Highland GPS jamming
Outdoor enthusiasts in the North-West of Scotland are being warned they will not be able to rely on GPS devices for two weeks this month.
Kenton Cool joins line-up as Buxton Adventure Festival goes monthly
An outdoors festival that previously took place over a weekend will now be extended to run monthly. Record-breaking Everest summiteer Kenton Cool i...
Afan Goed mountain biker rescued after breaking leg in crash
A mountain biker was rescued after crashing his bike and injuring his leg. Western Beacons Mountain Search and Rescue Team was called out on Wednes...

Rescuers called out to help pair reported to be stuck on Striding Edge
Rescuers were called out to help two walkers who were reported to be stuck on a Lake District ridge. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by...
Concern grows as four teams search for Glen Coe walker Robin Garton
Four rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter are continuing the search for a missing hillwalker who has not been seen since Friday.
Star line-up unveiled for this year's Kendal Mountain Festival
Organisers of one of Britain’s biggest outdoor festivals have lined up a constellation of adventure stars to keep visitors enthralled at the annual event.

Police appeal for sightings of Robin Garton, missing after Glen Coe walk
Police are appealing for information about a walker who has gone missing after walking in Glen Coe. Robin Garton, described by officers as an exper...
Cave rescue team complains over 'horrifying' Bear Grylls TV programme
A rescue team has posted an official complaint to television bosses over scenes in a recent programme featuring a renowned adventurer.
Two climbers suffer head injuries in separate falls from Peak District crags
Two climbers suffered head injuries in separate falls at Peak District crags on the same day. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Sunday t...
Family of missing Glen Coe walker Robin Garton appeal for sightings
The family of a hillwalker who has been missing in the Highlands for a week pleaded with anyone with sightings of him to come forward.

Northumberland national park gives go-ahead for £14.8m The Sill centre
Plans for a multi-million pound visitor centre in a national park have been given the green light. The £14.8m development in Northumberland will b...
Residents and businesses to have say on Snowdon's future
Residents and businesses around Wales’s highest mountain are to be asked their views on how to manage the peak.
Man airlifted from Great Dun Fell after collapsing
A man was airlifted to hospital after collapsing on the Pennines’ second highest fell. The man, in his 70s, was found on Great Dun Fell today, We...

Two airlifted from Snowdonia mountains after suffering facial injuries
Two walkers were airlifted from Snowdonia mountains after injuring themselves in separate incidents. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was ...
High Peak Trail widening will give more space to walkers and cyclists
A popular trail in the Peak District will be widened to give more space to walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Plea to charities after eight Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers rescued in dark
A rescue team has urged charity challenge organisers to take greater care of those taking part, after a group of eight walkers had to be brought to safety.

Sport climbing on last pitch to be included in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Sport climbing has passed its latest pitch to become an Olympic sport. Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 games included the activity as one of five that...
Body of missing runner and mountain rescuer Alex Brett found on Liathach
The body of a missing hillrunner has been found on a Highland mountain. Rescuers found the Alex Brett’s body on Liathach on Saturday, almost a we...