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Dave Morris and Mikayla Parton honoured in Fort William fesitval awards

A long-time campaigner for outdoors rights has been recognised for his work. Former Ramblers Scotland director Dave Morris has received the Scottis...

20 February 2021

Fellwalking spaniel Max awarded animal 'OBE' for his virtual therapy work

A dog whose fell-going adventures have helped support and comfort thousands of people has been awarded the animal equivalent of the OBE.

19 February 2021

Rescuers plead with public not to put themselves in harm's way

Rescuers have pleaded with walkers to think carefully before they head out for their daily exercise. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team said memb...

17 February 2021

Rescuers aim to raise £½m for injured Patterdale team member Chris Lewis

Mountain rescuers have set up an online fundraising page to support a team member who was seriously injured in a callout.

16 February 2021

Police plea to public not to be tempted by Snowdonia's snowy peaks during lockdown

Police are urging people who may be tempted to travel to the Snowdonia mountains by the prospect of snow-covered peaks not to break Covid-19 regulations.

12 February 2021

Rescuer suffers life-changing injuries in 500ft fall during Lakeland callout

A volunteer mountain rescuer is in a serious condition in hospital after he fell almost 500ft during a callout.

07 February 2021

Campaigners say Brexit lorry park will shove national trail into roundabout route

Campaigners have criticised the government’s ‘cavalier’ treatment of a national trail in its plans for a border depot to deal with cross-channel freight.

01 February 2021

New Danny MacAskill video captures daredevil descent of The Slabs on Skye

A new video from daredevil mountain biker Danny MacAskill is always worth a watch and his latest production is no exception.

28 January 2021

Covid-19 forces Three Peaks Race postponement to September

Organisers of a historic endurance race in the Yorkshire Dales have postponed this year’s event. The Three Peaks Race was due to take place in Ap...

27 January 2021

Shock and sadness after Loch Leven bird hide destroyed by fire

A nature reserve manager said he is shocked and saddened after an award-winning bird hide at a popular Scottish nature reserve was destroyed by fire.

19 February 2021

Yorkshire Dales bosses remind public lockdown travel restrictions still in force

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have urged people not to jump the gun by travelling to the area as pressure to ease lockdown grows.

18 February 2021

Appeal for injured rescuer Chris Lewis tops £½m target in less than 36 hours

An appeal for funds to help a mountain rescuer severely injured during a callout has reached its £½m target in less than 36 hours.

17 February 2021

Rescuers don skis to reach patient stranded by snow at Northumberland farm

Mountain rescuers in Northumberland used vehicles, skis and their leg power to reach a patient in a remote farm who needed medical attention.

12 February 2021

Pair who prompted callout in which Lakeland rescuer injured handed £200 fines

Two men who prompted a callout in which a mountain rescue volunteer was seriously injured have been handed a £200 penalty by police.

08 February 2021

Welsh church scenes among Alfred Wainwright drawings up for auction

Four sketches by the celebrated author and artist Alfred Wainwright have been put up for auction. As well as two Lakeland drawings, an auction hous...

04 February 2021

Experts urge hill-goers to stay within limits in Scotland's 'best and worst' winter

Mountain experts are warning hill-goers in Scotland to stay within their limits while winter conditions prevail.

29 January 2021

Mountain council questions Brecon Beacons bosses' access-land Covid-19 closures

A decision by national park bosses in the Brecon Beacons to close access land and rights of way in a large part of the area has been questioned by the British Mountaineering Council.

28 January 2021

Scottish trails get accessibility upgrade as more enjoy outdoors during pandemic

Some of Scotland’s most popular paths are being made more accessible as increasing numbers of people make use of the great outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.

24 January 2021

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