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Elderly pair rescued after following 'easy ascent' route on Tryfan North Ridge
An elderly couple had to be rescued after getting into difficulties on a Snowdonia mountain. The 80-year-old man from Powys and his wife, in her la...
Environment professionals challenge Government to keep standards after EU vote
An environmental body has called on the UK Government to retain or improve protection following the country’s vote to leave the European Union.
Joss Naylor invites public to join him during 30-mile 80th birthday Lakeland run
A fellrunning legend has invited fellow runners to join him at the weekend as he tackles a 30-mile route across the Lakeland mountains to mark his 80th birthday.

Watch a sneak preview of upcoming film of Leo Houlding's Mirror Wall climb
Outdoor fans have been offered a sneak preview of a film following a top climber’s ascent of a remote big wall.
Rescuers say correct details vital when calling for help using emergency roaming
Rescuers have reminded outdoor enthusiasts of the importance of using the right procedure to call for help when on the hills.
Hillwalker knocked unconsious and trapped by boulder after Snowdonia rockfall
A walker was injured when he was trapped under a rock dislodged by one of his companions on a Snowdonia mountainside.

Campaigner warns partnership could lead to 'Disneyfication' of national parks
A leading campaigner warned against the ‘Disneyfication’ of Britain’s national parks cautioned that the setting up of a partnership could lead governments to cut budgets further.
Fish-shop tales will feature in film-maker Richard Else's Alfred Wainwright lecture
A film-maker who helped bring acclaimed outdoor writer Alfred Wainwright to the television screen will speak at an event marking the 25th anniversary of the author’s death.
North Yorkshire raptor persecution continues as another dead red kite found
North Yorkshire’s unenviable reputation for raptor persecution continued as police revealed another red kite has been shot.
Boy airlifted to hospital after suffering serious head injury in Borrowdale fall
A boy was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries when he fell in the Lake District. The eight-year-old from Arnside in Cumbria was ...

Campaigner Kate Ashbrook will open 'unique' Welcome Way linking three towns
An access champion will officially open a unique long-distance walking route at the weekend. Kate Ashbrook will walk part of the Welcome Way from t...
Injured walker prompts second callout to Red Pike for Cockermouth rescuers
Rescuers were called to a Lake District mountainside for the second time in three days after a walker was injured in a fall.
More than 100 jobs at risk as National Trust for Scotland consults on restructure
More than 100 jobs are at risk as Scotland’s biggest conservation charity looks at restructuring its departments and devolving decision making.

Woman and dogs seriously injured in fall at Hareshaw Linn waterfall near Bellingham
A woman was seriously injured when she fell into a ravine on the boundary of the Northumberland national park while walking her dogs.
Injured Lake District walker airlifted to hospital after Red Pike fall
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after he suffered head and leg injuries in a fall.
Yorkshire Dales walker rescued after injuring leg in stepping stones slip
A walker was stretchered from a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot after injuring herself when she fell on stepping stones.

Minister's Backdale decision ends 17-year legal battle over Peak District quarrying
A national park site containing rare shark bone fossils will be preserved after the Government ruled against quarry developers.
Berghaus sponsors next two Dragon's Back Races
A major outdoors brand has announced it will again sponsor a gruelling race down the length of Wales.