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Aviemore police appeal for sightings of missing walker Andrew Moorhouse
Police have appealed to walkers for sightings of a man who has gone missing in the Cairngorms. Andrew Moorhouse is reported to have gone walking al...
Seriously injured Langdale climber airlifted after being hit by falling rock
A climber was airlifted to hospital from a Lake District crag when he suffered serious injuries in a rockfall.
Milliken buys fabric innovation firm Polartec for undisclosed sum
The owners of the company that invented modern technical fleece have agreed to sell the brand to a USA textile and floorcovering firm.
Patterdale team uses rescue boat to reach fatigued Lakeland walker
A Lake District team launched its rescue boat to reach a walker in difficulties on a lakeshore path. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out...
Highland walker dies and another injured after lightning strikes Mamores munro
A walker has died after being struck by lightning on a Highland mountain. The woman was with a group of seven people on the Mamores when two of the...
Aficionados republish Wainwright's first book, A Pennine Journey
A new edition of a seminal work by the author and illustrator Alfred Wainwright has been published by the society formed to promote study of his work.
Trail record claimed as pair complete charity run round Peak District boundary
A Mountain Leader is claiming a new record for the fastest circuit of a route tracing the boundary of the Peak District.
Mountaineering Council: why weren't we consulted on pay-to-wild-camp scheme?
The British Mountaineering Council said it was disappointed not to have been consulted over the launch of a commercial wild camping scheme.
Yorkshire Dales caver dies after fall despite efforts of almost 100 rescuers
A caver has died in the Yorkshire Dales after falling underground. Almost 100 people battled to save the man’s life but he died in the cave as re...
Police appeal to public after three red kites killed near Kirkcudbright
Police have launched an investigation after the death of three red kites in Dumfries and Galloway. Tests revealed two of the raptors found near Kir...
Dartmoor rescuers pay tribute to Pauline Richards who died during Ten Tors duty
A rescue team has paid tribute to a long-serving member who died while on duty. Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton formed a guard of honour at th...
Multinational group restores Leacraithnaich bothy in Morvern
A multinational group of volunteers has helped restore a bothy in the Scottish Highlands. A team with members from eight different countries spent ...
Climber Doug Scott: we need radical change to stop 'Everest madness'
Britain’s first Everest summiteer has called for radical measures to stop what he calls the ‘madness’ now occurring on the mountain.
Mountain rescue chair Mike France and Chief Scout Bear Grylls receive honours
The chair of Mountain Rescue England and Wales has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Scottish Natural Heritage marks creation of 100 miles of new or improved paths
More than 100 miles of new and improved paths will be created in Scotland in a bid to boost access for the public.
Lost Scafell Pike man walks to safety after windswept night on fells
A man made his way off the Lake District fells after spending a night on the mountains when he got lost.
Body of missing man Chris Brown found after Scafell Pike search
The body of a missing man has been found on Scafell Pike. Police said Chris Brown’s body was found in the early hours of Tuesday. The 35-year-...
UK Wild Camp suspends pay-to-pitch scheme after outdoors community uproar
Organisers of a controversial scheme to monetise wild camping in two national parks have backtracked after widespread opposition from the outdoors community.