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Yorkshire Dales national park bosses urge vigilance as wildfire risk rises
Another national park has warned of the risks of fire as the prolonged hot, dry weather continues. Bosses at the Yorkshire Dales authority appealed...
Dartmoor bosses urge extra vigilance as fire risk rises during hot spell
National park bosses are appealing to visitors to take extra care not to spark wildfires during the exceptionally prolonged warm weather.
Rescuers refuse callout to 'wet' Ben Nevis walker
Rescuers refused to go to the aid of a man who called for help after getting wet on Ben Nevis. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said the man, who had ...
Peak conservationists to tackle Dambusters run to help fix 'bog of doom'
Conservation staff and national park employees will tackle a 10-mile run to help fix a moorland ‘bog of doom’.
Adventurer Phoebe Smith heads up Extreme Sleep charity portaledge challenge
An adventurer and author who wrote a book on Extreme Sleeps is about to embark on a 10-day charity challenge putting the idea into practice.
Walker airlifted to hospital after suffering seizures above Dolgoch Falls
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering seizures while on a Snowdonia hillside. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted by ambulance...
Hector brings stormy end to Three Peaks Yacht Race after days of flat calm
A race that tests both sailing and mountain running ability had a tempestuous end as Storm Hector curtailed the final ascent of Ben Nevis.
Missing Lakeland walker found safe after search involving three teams
A walker was found safe and well after a major search involving three Lake District rescue teams. The 83-year-old was reported overdue after embark...
Donations help keep Central Beacons rescuers on the road after blaze at base
Help from the police and a specialist equipment company is helping to keep volunteer rescuers on the road after a devastating fire at their base last year.
Coastguard releases footage of rescue of injured Ben Nevis walker
A walker was winched from Ben Nevis after injuring her ankle when she tripped. The Coastguard released footage of the rescue showing the scene on t...
Upper Wharfedale rescuers seek walkers for Saturday's 22-mile challenge hike
A Yorkshire Dales rescue team is seeking walkers to tackle its fundraising challenge this weekend. The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge involves a 22-m...
Man airlifted from Cadair Idris after suffering chest pains
A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after complaining of chest pains. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted about 12.15pm on Friday...
Dartmoor bosses 'delighted' at successful action against illegal off-roader
National park bosses have welcomed the successful prosecution of a driver caught off-roading in Dartmoor.
Sport England welcomes BMC members' vote in favour of reform
Sport England has welcomed British Mountaineering Council members’ vote to reform the organisation’s structure.
Lynn Robinson elected first woman BMC president as members vote for new structure
Members of the organisation that represents climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers in England and Wales have elected its first woman president.
Walker airlifted from Hardcastle Crags after breaking ribs in fall
A walker was airlifted from a South Pennines beauty spot after falling and breaking his ribs. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team was called out a...
Whitehall announces opening of OS data but little cheer for outdoor sector
The Westminster Government has announced a limited freeing of part of Ordnance Survey’s extensive database covering the whole of Great Britain.
Yorkshire Dales planners approve major changes at Scargill House Christian centre
National park planners have approved a major redevelopment at a Christian centre in the Yorkshire Dales.