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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.
Charity walkers set out on 569-mile Bryson Line from Cape Wrath to Bognor Regis
A group of Anglo-Americans has embarked on a month-long walk following a route inspired by writer Bill Bryson.
Wander Woman Phoebe Smith appointed Long Distance Walkers' president
Outdoors journalist Phoebe Smith has taken up the post of president of the Long Distance Walkers Association.
Peak District climber dies after fall at Horseshoe Quarry
A climber has died after falling at a Peak District Quarry. Edale and Buxton Mountain Rescue Teams were called out to the incident at Horseshoe Qua...
Mountaineering Scotland student safety project extended for two years
A pioneering project that aims to help students gain mountaineering skills is being extended for another two years.
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.
Injured husky dog stretchered from mountain after Scafell Pike ascent
An injured dog was stretchered from England’s highest mountain after getting into difficulties. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted late on ...
British Mountaineering Council members urged to vote ahead of crucial meeting
Members of the British Mountaineering Council are being urged to vote on crucial proposals ahead of the organisation’s annual meeting in Kendal.
Awards for Janet Davis, Mick Nield and Nicky Spinks in Queen's Birthday Honours
A retired worker for walking charity the Ramblers has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, along with a top fellrunner and a long-serving mountain rescuer.
Nigel Clifford steps down as Ordnance Survey boss as interim chief is appointed
The boss of Britain’s national mapping agency has left the organisation. Nigel Clifford has been replaced as chief executive of Ordnance Survey b...