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Mountain council helps fund website to reduce Three Peaks Challenge problems
A mountaineering body has provided cash for a website that aims to reduce problems caused by people tackling a popular walking challenge.
North York Moors officers fail to recommend refusal for huge potash mine
Campaigners expressed disappointment at the decision of national park officers not to recommend plans for a huge potash mine be thrown out.
Tea with Palin and walk with Bonington among goodies on offer in Nepal auction
Fancy a walk on the Lakeland fells with two of Britain’s most eminent mountaineers, with the added glow of knowing you’re helping people in dire need.

Missing Skye walker Stephen Russell may be on West Highland Way
Police searching for a walker missing from the Isle of Skye said they now believe he may walking the West Highland Way.
England's top landscapes equal Birmingham for econonmic worth
England’s top landscapes contribute as much to the economy as the city of Birmingham, a report has revealed.
Jez Bragg leads strong field of contenders for this year's Dragon's Back race
Top ultrarunning athlete Jez Bragg has confirmed he will tackle this year’s Dragon’s Back race, one of the toughest on the calendar.

Keswick team rescues man from Bassenthwaite Lake after pair's drinking session
Rescuers have warned outdoor fans not to mix alcohol and water after they were called to help a man stranded on a lake after a drinking session.
Adam Perry abandons attempt to run 78 Lakeland summits in 24 hours
Ultrarunner Adam Perry had to abandon his attempt to break an 18-year-old Lake District record. The Helm Hill Runners member was aiming to complete...
Peak District fellrunner rescued after breaking leg on Kinder Scout
A fellrunner was rescued from a Peak District hill after suffering a suspected broken leg. The man was taking part in an organised event when he lo...
Rescuers respond to Grisedale walker's 'broken leg' to find it was a cut
Rescuers went to the aid of a man who had reportedly broken his leg, to find he had suffered a cut. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out ...

Climber airlifted to hospital after Shaftoe Crags bouldering fall in Northumberland
A climber was rescued from a crag in Northumberland after injuring himself while bouldering. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and ...
Friends of Lake District condemn decision to build 50m-high pylons in national park
Campaigners have condemned a decision to build power lines on pylons up to 50m (164ft) high through the Lake District national park.
Skye police seek information on missing walker Stephen Russell
Police on the Isle of Skye have appealed for the public’s help in finding a walker who has not been seen for more than a week.

Rescuers on lookout for walkers to tackle Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge
Rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales are on the lookout for walkers who are up for a challenge. Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association’s Wharfedale ...
North York Moors authority creates new access route for Cleveland rescue team
A rescue team will be able to reach one of its incident hotspots more easily after it teamed up with a national park to create a route for its vehicles.
More than 200 climbers help raise £36,000 for Nepal with 'Everest' ascent
Climbers have scaled more than the height of Everest to raise cash for victims of the Nepal earthquakes.

Exhausted walker rescued from Black Sail youth hostel
A walker suffering from heat exhaustion was rescued from a remote Lake District hostel. The woman, from Kent, called for help from Black Sail youth...
Three mountain rescuers awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
Three mountain rescuers will have a trip to Buckingham Palace after being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.