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Injured climber among six airlifted from Highland mountains
A climber was airlifted to hospital last night after suffering serious injuries in a fall in the Cairngorms.
Two taken to hospital after separate Lakeland falls
Two walkers were rescued today after injuring themselves in separate incidents in the Lake District. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team went to the ai...
Loose-rock warning as climber has 'near-death' incident
A climber has warned he had a ‘near-death experience’ on a North Yorkshire crag. The man was climbing with a partner on Castleberg above Settle...
Walker wins landmark footpath victory after six-year battle
A determined walkers’ champion has won a six-year legal battle to have gates removed from a path at a Somerset mansion.
Journalist's short story wins Wild Writing competition
A London magazine journalist is the winner of this year’s Wild Writing competition. The results were announced at the Fort William Mountain Festi...
Body found following Highland avalanche
A climber has died following an avalanche in the Highlands. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth joined team members from the Kinloss and L...
Climbers injured in two north Wales falls
Two climbers were airlifted to hospital after injuring themselves in two separate incidents in north Wales yesterday.
MacLeod and Turner complete historic climbs re-creation
They had to contend with flying rucksacks and a mouse with a taste for mountain gloves, but two of Scotland’s top climbers have successfully completed a reconstruction of a historic round of winter climbs.
Dreams founder’s nightmare gate must go, say planners
A couple who made a fortune from setting up a nationwide bed retailing company have been told they must pull down a metal gate at their Chiltern mansion.
Injured man airlifted from Highland ridge
An injured mountaineer was airlifted to hospital from a Highland ridge this afternoon. The man was rescued on Aonach Eagach in Glencoe in an operat...
Want to tackle eight peaks to help mountain rescue?
Fancy a stroll in Snowdonia aided by the warm glow of knowing you’re helping fund mountain rescue? OK, the Oggie 8 Challenge is a bit more than a...
Countryside walkers 'should have to pass test'
Walkers should be made to take a test and have insurance before they are allowed to venture on to Welsh commons, according to one farmer.
Walker's body found in van after munrobagging trip
The body of a walker has been discovered in a van parked in a layby in the Scottish Highlands. Police said they believed Michael Coffield had been ...
Creag Meagaidh avalanche victim was young Scout leader
The man who died in an avalanche on Creag Meagaidh on Monday was a dedicated young leader with the Scouts who had raised thousands of pounds for charity.
Rescuers' search after Highlands avalanche report
Mountain rescuers are currently carrying out a search following an avalanche in the Highlands. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth has joine...
Ban wild camping on more loch shores, says MSP
The ban on wild camping proposed for Loch Lomond’s shore should be extended to other lochs across the area, a Tory MSP has said.
Climber injured in 150m fall in Lakeland gully
A climber suffered injuries to his arm and face after falling about 150m (500ft) on a winter route in the Lake District.
Ramblers' challenge to Cameron over Beauly-Denny line
The leader of Scotland’s Ramblers today challenged the Conservative leader to put people before pylons and ditch the controversial scheme to build a massive power line through the Highlands.