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Police name Buachaille avalanche victims
More details emerged today of the avalanche which claimed the lives of three mountaineers in the Highlands, as police released the names of the dead men.
High Way improvements will ease Dales walkers' path
A Yorkshire Dales High Way to hell has been transformed into a walkers’ heaven thanks to work by the national park authority.
Lost ambulance staff call for help on Lakes fell
A group of emergency workers had to call on mountain rescuers today after getting lost on a Lakeland fell.
Pennine Way walker found after ten-hour search
A walker on the Pennine Way was rescued from the fells after a major overnight search involving more than 50 volunteers.
Judges throw out 'polite' walkers' green bid
Polite walkers may lose their green space to a housing development – because they stopped to allow golfers to play their game.
Bouldering hit by anti-doping row
The high-adrenaline world of competition climbing found itself at the centre of anti-doping controversy today.
Lost walkers led to safety in night rescue
A party of walkers had to be rescued from England’s highest mountain after getting lost. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team used an emergency survival ...
Rescuers hurt as stricken climbers helped from Snowdon
Eight mountain rescuers were injured during a major operation to get help two climbers on Snowdon last night.
Walker dies after Lake District fall
A walker died yesterday after falling on a Lakeland fell. The 44-year-old man from Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria was with a friend in Great Langdale whe...
Three die as walkers caught in Glencoe avalanche
Three mountain walkers were killed today and another was injured in an avalanche on Buachaille Etive Mòr.
Friends' cash improves Cumbrian paths
Less mobile visitors to the Lake District will benefit from better paths, thanks to a £10,000 grant from a conservation group.
Gear retailer set to expand with 1,000 jobs and new stores
An outdoor retailing company says it will create 1,000 jobs over the next three years as it continues its expansion.
Path improvements help access to spectacular Dales site
One of the Yorkshire Dales’ most impressive sites will be accessible to more people after work by the national park authority.
Peak protestors will leave following quarry decision confirmation
Protestors who have been camping at a threatened popular walking site say they will abandon their camp with the news that permission for quarrying has been withdrawn.
Police and rangers team up to deter illegal trail motorists
National park rangers teamed up with police in an effort to stop bikers and drivers damaging trails. Police officers from Derbyshire and South York...
Julia will join Wainwright fundraising challenge
Television presenter Julia Bradbury will climb a Lake District peak to help raise funds for rescuers later this year.
Police name Dungeon Ghyll fall victim
Police have named the man who fell to his death in the Lake District yesterday. He was Paul Percy, 44, a teacher at Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkb...
Prince begins search-and-rescue helicopter training
If you are unlucky enough to have an accident on the Snowdonia mountains and need the services of the RAF’s paraffin budgie, you might instead end up with a Golden Osprey.