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Snowdonia litter pickers find disarded parking meter and rubbish-filled tent
A parking meter and a tent filled with rubbish were among almost half a ton of litter cleared from a national park by outdoor fans at the weekend.
Lost Scafell Pike dog Sid reunited with owner after charity's appeal
A dog found on top of England’s highest mountain has been reunited with its owner. The dog, christened Scafell by the charity that took him in, i...
Wanted: walkers willing to wade up knees for charity Morecambe Bay event
Walkers willing to get their feet and legs wet are being sought by a charity for a trip accompanied by a guide with royal approval.

Chris Baker's award marks 60 years' service with Upper Wharfedale rescuers
A member of a mountain rescue team has clocked up more than 60 years’ service helping outdoor enthusiasts in distress.
Ex-Cardross gamekeeper James O'Reilly sentenced after trapped buzzard found
A former gamekeeper on as Stirlingshire estate has been sentenced to a community order after a buzzard was found in a trap.
Experts warn holiday walkers of dangers of Ben Nevis winter conditions
Mountain experts are warning bank holiday walkers that conditions on Britain’s highest peak are still challenging.

Climber, 74, dies in fall at Oxenber Scar in Yorkshire Dales
A climber as died after a fall on a Yorkshire Dales crag. The woman was on Oxenber Scar near Austwick yesterday when she fell while descending betw...
Coniston mountain rescuer Lee Harris climbs height of Everest to raise funds
A mountain rescuer has climbed the height of Everest to raise funds for his team. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team member Lee Harris completed 14 clim...
Climber Doug Scott praises 'wonderful' £15,000 Keswick festival Nepal donations
A British climbing legend has praised organisers of fundraising events at a Lake District festival, which boosted an appeal for Nepal earthquake victims by almost £15,000.
Mountain council seeks high-minded writers for annual competition
High-minded writers are being urged to enter a long-running literary competition. The Mountaineering Council of Scotland is seeking the best writin...

Woman airlifted from Helvellyn after suffering head injuries in fall
A woman was airlifted from England’s third highest mountain after falling and injuring herself. The 28-year-old from Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwi...
Overdue Lakeland wild camper found safe and well after search by four teams
A man was found safe and well after being reported overdue from a wild camping trip in the Lake District.
Walker, 82, rescued after breaking wrist on Borrowdale fellside
A walker was rescued after she tripped and broke her wrist on a Borrowdale fell. The 82-year-old was in Tongue Gill on the Allerdale Ramble on Thur...

Ordnance Survey to offer digital downloads with its paper maps
Britain’s official mapping agency is to offer digital downloads with its paper maps. Although sales of Ordnance Survey paper maps rose for the fi...
Do you recognise 'Scafell', dog found by walkers on England's highest mountain?
An animal charity is hoping hillwalkers can solve the mystery of a dog found on top of England’s highest mountain.
Royal Navy Sea King makes first rescue landing on hospital pad 14 storeys up
A Royal Navy rescue helicopter has ‘christened’ a new landing pad at a Scottish hospital. The helipad is perched 14 storeys above ground at Sou...

Lakeland walker airlifted from fell after breaking ankle on Greenup Edge
A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking his ankle on the Lake District fells. The man, who was walking alone on Greenup Edge above Far Ea...
Five teams in major operation to find two walkers lost overnight on Scafell Pike
Two walkers who got lost overnight on England’s highest mountain were found after a major search involving five mountain rescue teams.