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Groups come together to oppose holiday plan for Borrowdale

Another pressure group has thrown its weight behind the campaign to stop a development of luxury holiday homes on the eastern edge of the Lake District.

09 December 2008

Minnie Mouse calls out mountain rescuers after tumble

Mountain rescuers had to rescue Minnie Mouse after she broke her ankle. The woman mountain biker was taking part in a fancy-dress ride on Elterwate...

11 December 2008

Climbers rescued from Lakes route

Two winter climbers had to be rescued earlier today after getting stuck. The pair, from West Yorkshire, were attempting a gully on Helvellyn when t...

06 December 2008

Snowdon policeman's death was natural, rules coroner

A policeman who died after being airlifted from the Snowdon area died of natural causes, a coroner ruled.

03 December 2008

Sat-nav drivers run into trouble on Lakes passes

Motorists in the Lake District are having to be rescued on high mountain passes because they are relying on their satellite navigation systems.

03 December 2008

Naked Rambler back behind bars after court acquital

The Naked Rambler was yesterday cleared of a breach of the peace – and promptly rearrested as he left the courtroom.

15 November 2008

Two footpath victories, but common defeat for campaigners

The Open Spaces Society, guardians of rights of way and green areas, has scored victories in Somerset and Tyneside.

30 November 2008

Marathon runner's £500 gift helps rescue fund towards target

An Original Mountain Marathon competitor has weighed in with a hefty £500 donation to mountain rescue services as a thank you for being rescued.

02 December 2008

Warning issued as fell-top duo resume Helvellyn job

Cumbria’s dynamic duo has once again swung into action – with a warning for ill prepared hillgoers.

27 November 2008

Scafell walker's death was accident

A coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death on a woman who fell earlier this year on Scafell. Journalist Antonia Clare Wright – known as Cla...

11 December 2008

Jetboil stoves in safety recall

The importers of a popular camping stove have issued a recall warning after a potentially dangerous fault was found with the latest models.

09 December 2008

Scots mountain council joins in climbing push

Scotland’s mountaineering body has launched a major push to promote climbing. The Mountaineering Council of Scotland is teaming up with climbing ...

04 December 2008

Thumbs-up as Queen signals move to open England’s coastline

The right to walk and climb along the whole length of England’s coast came a step closer today with the announcement in the Queen’s Speech that a Marine Bill will be introduced in this parliamentary session.

03 December 2008

New Arran marilyn confirmed as survey confirms drop

Baggers, get your boots on! There’s a new marilyn to be conquered. Sail Chalmadale, a modest hill on the western side of the isle of Arran, has b...

28 November 2008

Lifetime award for Butterfield, author of 'hillwalkers' bible'

The author of one of the best known hillwalking tomes was today granted a lifetime achievement award.

28 November 2008

Power lines go in Peak view improvement

Now you see them, now you don’t: there will be no crossed wires for walkers in a Peak District beauty spot thanks to a scheme to bury unsightly electricity lines.

03 December 2008

Mountain council produces guide to Scots peaks

If you’re about to start out on your bagging career, or simply want a bit of guidance on which of Scotland’s high mountains class as munros, marilyns, grahams or the rest, you could do worse than download a free guide by one of the best known outdoor writers around.

30 November 2008

Mountain rescuer Lewis salavages Scots' pride

A mountain rescue team member salvaged his country’s pride by scaling a 37m (120-foot) pole. Lewis Harrop went to the aid of the National Trust f...

24 November 2008

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