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Three rescues in one callout for Lake District team

A Lake District team completed three rescue missions in one callout. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 11.40am on Saturday when a wal...

20 July 2021

Rescuers called out to Càrn nan Gobhar after two walkers take a tumble

Two walkers were rescued from a Highland mountain after taking a tumble. One of them was stretchered from Càrn nan Gobhar after suffering a leg in...

19 July 2021

Mountain bothies in England to reopen as Covid-19 restrictions end

Buildings in England that are in the care of the Mountain Bothies Association will reopen to the public from Monday.

18 July 2021

Experts warn Google Maps Ben Nevis route is 'potentially life-threatening'

Mountain experts are warning walkers could be led into dangerous steep terrain if they attempt to ascend Ben Nevis using a route on Google Maps.

15 July 2021

Medics call out rescuers after one of their group seriously injured in Lakeland fall

A group of medics called out mountain rescue after one of their party suffered serious leg and wrist injuries in a fall on a Lake District hill.

14 July 2021

Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Skiddaw

A walker has died after collapsing on a Lake District mountain. The man was heading to the summit of Skiddaw on Saturday when the incident occurred...

12 July 2021

Lakeland group walks to farm to raise alarm after woman's leg injury

A walker’s companions descended to a farm to raise the alarm after she injured herself on a Lake District fell.

11 July 2021

Climber Leo Houlding joins paraplegic Ed Jackson in Mont Blanc summit bid

Top mountaineer Leo Houlding is teaming up with a paraplegic former professional rugby player to help him attempt to summit Mont Blanc.

09 July 2021

Walkers rescued after getting stuck on Lake District fell

A couple were rescued after getting stuck on a Lake District fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 6.45pm on Monday to aid the...

06 July 2021

Rescuers searching for missing Lakeland walker find man's body

Rescuers searching for a missing walker in the Lake District discovered a man’s body. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 10.35pm o...

20 July 2021

John Kelly abandons Wainwrights record attempt on third day of challenge

Athlete John Kelly has abandoned his attempt to set a new record for running the Wainwrights. Searing heat and problems with his feet forced him to...

19 July 2021

New attempt on Wainwrights record underway as John Kelly starts run in heatwave

The season of attempts on long-distance records continues with a new bid to complete the Wainwright fells in a fastest time.

17 July 2021

Visitors urged to enjoy outdoors responsibly as Scotland readies for heatwave

Authorities in Scotland are urging the public to respect the outdoors environment as the nation readies itself for an expected weekend heatwave.

15 July 2021

Rescuers issue advice after lost walkers call for help from Fisherfield peak

Rescuers in the Highlands stressed the need for groups to stay together on the hills, after three walkers reported themselves lost.

12 July 2021

Ordnance Survey reveals 70 per cent of young people rate their own map skills

Most young people are confident they can read maps, according to research commissioned by Ordnance Survey.

12 July 2021

Influx of Peak District visitors helps keep Edale rescuers busy

Rescuers in the Peak District have experienced a busy period as large numbers of day visitors and holidaymakers flocked to the area.

11 July 2021

Man seriously injured after going to aid his dog, which fell on Lakeland cliff

A man suffered serious injuries when he fell while going to the aid of his dog, which had also fallen on a Lake District hillside.

08 July 2021

Four callouts in three days for Keswick rescuers

A rescue team in the Lake District was called into action four times in three days to aid people on the fells.

05 July 2021

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