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Put walking at heart of path to health, says Canavan
Walking must figure higher in the Scottish Government’s plans to improve the nation’s health, according to the leading group representing walkers north of the border.
Cancer man Tom completes his £50,000 walk
Coast-to-Coast walker Tom Buckley has completed his trip. The 23-year-old, who has terminal cancer, walked into the North Yorkshire village of Robi...
Lake district fall prompts crampon plea from rescuers
Experts have stressed the importance of carrying the right equipment on the Lake District’s mountains after a man fell 200m from England’s third highest mountain.
Walker's body recovered from Snowdon
A woman’s body has been recovered from Snowdon after a walker alerted police. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team was called to the site, on the Rhyd ...
Mountaineering on the up, says survey
More people are mountaineering: that’s the finding of a survey conducted by Sport England, which found that the sport is the tenth fastest growing in the country.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Further jail term for Naked Rambler
The Naked Rambler is back in jail after being convicted of a breach of the peace. Stephen Gough, 49, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after app...
Liathach trio rescued after night in snow-hole
Three mountaineers were airlifted from a Torridon mountain after spending the night in a snow-hole. The men were rescued early this morning, Monday...
Police condemn rescued Lomond charity walkers
Police have criticised two charity walkers after they went missing east of Ben Lomond. The men were members of a 20-strong group which set out for ...
Incredible courage of Coast to Coast walker Tom
Heroes come in many guises. Some people achieve glory by conquering mountains; others demonstrate incredible bravery in the face of peril. Ordinary...
Rescue teams vie for £2,000 top prize
One lucky mountain rescue team could be £2,000 better off – with your help. Nine teams are in the running to pick up the Team of the Year Award ...
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
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6 Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
7 Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
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5 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
6 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
8 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
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