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Peak District mountain bikers' campaign aims to boost number of bridleways
Mountain bikers in the Peak District have launched a campaign to increase the number of routes available to cyclists.
Injured Lakeland walker airlifted after falling on Robinson
An walker was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after injuring herself in a fall. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 1.50p...
David Balharry appointed as new John Muir Trust boss
The John Muir Trust has appointed a respected conservationist and keen mountaineer as its new chief executive.
Lakeland walker rescued after suffering leg injury in slip
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring his leg. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 12.30pm on Friday to the i...
'Tough' 80-year-old able to walk to team vehicle after Borrowdale fall
A ‘tough’ octogenarian was able to walk to a team vehicle supported by rescuers after injuring her head in a fall.
Missing walker Andrew Moorhouse found safe again by Fort William police
Missing walker Andrew Moorhouse has been found in the Highlands. The 47-year-old Sheffield man was reported missing on Tuesday after travelling to ...
Anxious Blencathra walker rescued after getting stranded on ridge
A group of walkers had to be rescued after one of them was overcome by anxiety on a rocky ridge on Blencathra.
Rescuers searching for missing Glen Roy walker find body
Rescuers searching for a missing walker in the Highlands have found a body. Members of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, working with the Inverness Co...
Campaigners disappointed as Lake District votes not to ban motors from green lanes
Campaigners said they are disappointed the national park authority decided not to ban motor vehicles from two unsurfaced lanes in the Lake District.
Teen airlifted after suffering injury on Fleetwith Pike via ferrata
A teenager in search of thrills on a Lake District attraction had a bigger adventure than planned when he had to be rescued.
Hill-goers should prepare for winter this weekend, say mountain experts
Mountain experts are warning hillgoers to prepare for winter, despite it still only being October. With clocks going back and the first snows of th...
Forty walkers make night traverse of Striding Edge to raise cash for rescue teams
Forty walkers made a night ascent of England’s third highest mountain to help raise cash for mountain rescue.
Lost Peak District walker found after night search by two teams
A lost walker was rescued from Peak District moorland in a night-time operation involving two teams. The 23-year-old man called police for help whe...
An Cladach bothy on Islay will close for six months during stalking season
The charity caring for a bothy on Islay has agreed it will be closed for six months each year, at the request of the owners.
Honeymoon couple rescued after getting lost on Snowdonia mountain
A couple celebrating their honeymoon in Snowdonia had to be rescued after they lost their way in the dark.
Kendal gears up for Mountain Festival with expanded range of films and speakers
Organisers of the UK’s biggest outdoor festival are gearing up for the event next month. Kendal Mountain Festival’s theme for 2019 is openness,...
Serial 'disappearer' Andrew Moorhouse reported missing again
A man who has repeatedly gone missing while walking has been reported missing again. Police Scotland appealed for information on Andrew Moorhouse w...
Girl rescued after suffering ankle injury on Snowdonia track
A girl was rescued from a Snowdonia hilltrack after suffering a suspected broken ankle. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted about 2.15pm on...