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Runner airlifted from Blencathra ridge after 'delirious episode'
A fellrunner was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after what his companion said was a ‘delirious episode’.
New Year's Eve walkers rescued after getting lost in cloud on Nethermost Pike
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in low cloud as darkness fell on the Helvellyn range. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by po...
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles appointed OBE in New Year Honours
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Mr Giles, who is managing director of the leisure division of the nati...
Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes challenge to carry Christmas tree to 12 summits
A quadriplegic adventurer has completed his challenge to lug a Christmas tree to the top of 12 British mountains to raise cash for charity.
Yorkshire GPs provide rescuers with cash boost as thanks for vaccine efforts
Volunteer rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales have received a cash boost as thanks for their help in the Covid-19 vaccination effort.
Happy Christmas from the grough team!
The team at grough wish you a very happy Christmas. We hope you have a great festive season and that Santa brings you all the outdoors goodies you ...
Body found during search for missing Lochaber walker Stuart Baillie
Rescuers searching for a missing hillwalker in the Lochaber mountains have found a man’s body. Stuart Baillie was reported missing on Monday afte...
Lakeland walker stretchered from fell above Honister after suffering injury
A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after suffering an injury in a slip. A family were walking on the Drum House path above Honister Pass on ...
Quadriplegic climber Ed Jackson plans ascents of 12 Peaks of Christmas
A quadriplegic adventurer will set out at the weekend on a quest to reach the summits of 12 British mountains.
Fellrunner pledges to buy compass after mountain rescue call from misty Glaramara
A young fellrunner has pledged to buy a compass after calling for help from a Lake District fell when she became disoriented in thick mist.
Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Ullock Pike
A walker has died after collapsing on a Lake District fell. The man was with his wife and their son on Ullock Pike on New Year’s Eve when the inc...
Happy New Year from grough!
The grough team would like to wish everyone a happy New Year. There’s a sense of déjà vu as we face rising Covid-19 cases again, but there’s ...
Muslim Hikers thank people for 'amazing' support after social media attacks
A group called Muslim Hikers has thanked social media users for their ‘amazing’ support after disparaging remarks were posted by some people online after a Peak District event.
Lakeland walker's map problems after losing glasses lead to rescue callout
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after getting into difficulties when he lost his glasses.
Incident with walker cragfast on Cadair Idris 'could have ended very badly'
Rescuers said an incident in which a walker became stuck on steep ground on a Snowdonia mountain could have ended very badly.
Rescuers search for Stuart Baillie, missing after Lochaber mountain walk
Rescuers are searching for a walker who has gone missing in the Lochaber mountains. Stuart Baillie failed to return from his route from the Steall ...
Man airlifted from Tryfan after fall on mountain's North Ridge
A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after injuring himself in a fall. The young man was with a friend on Tryfan on Thursday when they bot...
Publisher pays tribute after death of guidebook writer Kev Reynolds
Publisher Cicerone has paid tribute to one of its top writers, Kev Reynolds, who has died aged 78. Mr Reynolds established himself as an expert on ...