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Lakeland mountain biker dies after incident on Walna Scar track

A mountain biker has died after an incident on a Lake District track. Rescuers said the man was with a group of experienced bikers descending the W...

15 July 2020

Busy time for Edale rescuers with five callouts in 12 hours

Rescuers in the Peak District had one of their busiest days in recent times, with five callouts beginning in the early hours of Sunday and ending more than 12 hours later.

15 July 2020

Sabrina Verjee 'happy and relieved' after posting first female Wainwrights record

Record-breaking ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee said she is happy and relieved to have completed her continuous round of the Wainwrights.

13 July 2020

Woman airlifted from hillside after falling near Lake Vyrnwy

A woman was winched from a Powys beauty spot after injuring herself in a fall. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted shortly after 4.30pm on ...

12 July 2020

Lake District rescuers field four calls for help in one evening

Rescuers in the Lake District had a busy Thursday evening with four calls for help. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was first alerted about 4.25pm aft...

10 July 2020

Police and rescuers urge Snowdonia hillgoers to stay safe as lockdown eased

Police and mountain rescuers appealed to hillgoers in north Wales to stay safe and be responsible. The plea came ahead of the first weekend followi...

10 July 2020

Climbers Bonington and Scott seek volunteers for new Everest challenge

Some of Britain’s most illustrious mountaineers are seeking volunteers for a new Everest challenge.

08 July 2020

Runner Sabrina Verjeee hits the Lakeland fells in Wainwrights record attempt

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is attempting a continuous round of all 214 Wainwright summits in the Lake District.

07 July 2020

Walker rescued after injuring ankle in slip in woodland near Machynlleth

A walker was stretchered from woodland near Machynlleth in mid-Wales after injuring herself in a slip.

05 July 2020

North-east rescuers have busy spell with four rural and urban callouts

Rescue teams in north-east England responded to four callouts in a week, following the easing of coronavirus lockdown.

15 July 2020

Police plead with hill-goers to go prepared after four rescues in southern Highlands

Police in the southern Highlands have urged hillgoers to plan ahead and go properly equipped, after a series of mountain rescue callouts to injured walkers.

13 July 2020

Sabrina Verjee completes continuous run of 214 Wainwright fells

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee has completed her round of all the Wainwrights. The 39-year-old arrived back in Keswick on Sunday evening after summitin...

12 July 2020

Runner Kim Collison beats Lakeland 24-hour record that stood for 23 years

Ultrarunner Kim Collison has broken a Lakeland record that has stood for 23 years. Collison summited 78 Lake District fells in 24 hours, extending ...

12 July 2020

Runner Sabrina Verjee 'feeling strong' in Wainwrights record attempt

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is making good progress in her bid to complete a round of the Wainwright fells in record time.

10 July 2020

Three rescued from Tryfan scramble were told it was 'easier than Snowdon'

A group of walkers were rescued from a Snowdonia mountain the day after travel restrictions were eased for Wales.

08 July 2020

Walkers warned of Schiehallion path closures while repairs take place

Walkers heading for Schiehallion will face path closures and diversions while repairs take place. Contractors will carry out work on the munro, beg...

08 July 2020

Farmer Neil Heseltine elected chairman of Yorkshire Dales authority

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has elected a Malham farmer as its new head. Neil Heseltine has taken over as chairman of the body from...

06 July 2020

Man rescued from Coniston Fells after injuring leg in 50ft fall

A man was rescued after suffering a leg injury when he fell on a Lake District mountainside. Ambulance staff asked for help from Coniston Mountain ...

05 July 2020

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