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New Year's Day incidents keep Lake District rescuers busy with four callouts
Rescuers in the Lake District had a busy start to 2017 with four incidents that led to callouts. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 1pm...
Lost Lakeland walker rescued from steep ground while searching for Priest's Hole
A walker was rescued after getting lost searching for a Lake District cave made popular after a television programme.
Central Beacons rescuers' veteran Huw Jones appointed MBE in New Year's Honours
A man who has served as a mountain rescue volunteer for more than 35 years has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.

Injured walker airlifted from Ingleborough after slip on ice
A walker was airlifted from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after injuring himself. The 38-year-old slipped on ice while coming down from Inglebor...
Blencathra walkers rescued after getting stuck on steep ground
A couple were rescued from a Lake District fell after getting stuck on steep ground. A woman walking with her partner and their two dogs called for...
Dales walker airlifted after suffering leg injury on Barbon Low Fell
A woman was rescued from a fell in the western Dales after injuring her leg. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called out by Cumbria p...

Happy Christmas from all of us at grough
We wish all of our readers and followers a happy festive season and an active outdoors yuletide. We hope you’ve had a great year on the hills and...
Detective work uncovers tragic story behind name of Policeman Crag in Lake District
Detective work by a member of Cumbria police’s staff has uncovered the story behind a Lakeland landmark’s name.
Team warns against using only phones for navigation after Bleaklow rescue
Rescuers warned walkers not to rely solely on mobile phones for their navigation after a couple had to be rescued from the slopes of the Peak District’s second-highest hill.
Cleveland Way appears on Street View after runners' seven-month effort
Walkers who fancy stretching their legs on one of England’s national trails can now get a visual preview of their route.

Happy New Year from everyone at grough!
The team at grough would like to wish you a happy New Year. Thanks to everyone who has helped make 2016 an eventful year. We hope you’ve all enjo...
Rescuers lend torches to lost Ingleborough walkers as group led to safety
Rescuers had to lend a group of walkers headtorches to reach safety after they got lost on the slopes of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.
Rescuers rig up rope system to aid injured walker at Aira Force
Rescuers rigged up a rope system during a callout to a walker with a suspected broken arm at a Lake District beauty spot.

Peak District walker knocked out after being blown over by wind
A walker was knocked unconscious when he was blown over while walking in strong winds in the Peak District.
Competition watchdog begins probe into GO Outdoors takeover by JD Sports
The UK’s competition watchdog has begun an investigation into the takeover of a major outdoors retailer.
Calder Valley rescuers prepare for future floods with £13,000 gear and training boost
A rescue team based in an area repeatedly hit by flooding has invested £13,000 in equipment and training to help in future incidents.

Rescuers praise Cheviot Hills walker for helping save life of unconscious man
Rescuers have praised a walker for helping to save a man’s life during an incident in the Cheviot Hills.
Coast to Coast pair rescued after getting lost in dark using Google Maps
A couple were rescued from the Coast to Coast Walk route after getting lost in the dark. The pair were using Google Maps to navigate when they beca...