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Two Original Mountain Marathon runners rescued after suffering injuries
A runner taking part in the Original Mountain Marathon in the Lake District was rescued after injuring his ankle on the fells.
Yorkshire Dales volunteers upgrade Swinner Gill stretch of Coast to Coast path
Volunteers have upgraded a section of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk in the Yorkshire Dales. The 220m stretch of the popular long-distance rout...
Touching the Void climber Simon Yates will deliver talk for Northumberland rescuers
The mountaineer famed for cutting the rope of his climbing partner as he dangled from an Andean mountain will deliver a talk to raise funds for a rescue team.
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Ribblehead visitor centre reopens on Yorkshire Three Peaks route with virtual tour
Visitors to Ribblehead station on the route of the Yorkshire Three Peaks walk can now take a virtual journey over the area, including the renowned Ribblehead viaduct.
Rescuer and teen son will attempt National Three Peaks Challenge for Calder Valley team
A rescuer and his teenage son will tackle the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for his team.
Peak District ranger Bill Gordon receives British Empire Medal for Stanage work
A Peak District national park ranger has been presented with the British Empire Medal for his conservation work.
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Praise for guide-led Lakeland group who brought walkers to safety from Esk Hause
Rescuers said a walking group that got into difficulties on the Lake District fells was fortunate another group of walkers with an experienced guide came across them and led them to safety.
Tumbling quad alerts rescuer to second incident during Ingleborough callout
A mountain rescuer responding to a callout in the Yorkshire Dales was alerted to a second incident when he saw an unmanned quad bike bouncing down the hillside.
Farmer helps rescuers reach stranded Pennine Way walker as storm approaches
A farmer helped ferry rescuers to aid an injured walker stranded high on the Pennine Way. The woman called for help on Monday after spending the ni...
Survey shows Walkers Are Welcome status is good for towns' health and wealth
Making walkers welcome provides economic and health benefits for towns, a survey has found. Walkers Are Welcome towns can now be found across Engla...
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Coastguard releases footage as injured climber winched after Skye fall
A climber was winched from a rockface after injuring herself in a fall on the Isle of Skye. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was on a sea clif...
Friends of Lake District issue statement after 'innacurate' Thirlmere zipwire post
Conservation charity the Friends of the Lake District has issued a statement on its position towards planned developments at Thirlmere.
Read our work, then use it to light your bothy fire, say artists
Academics have placed copies of a limited artwork in remote mountain bothies – and they’re happy for you to use them to light the fire.
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Original Mountain Marathon returns to Langdale for 50th event
A challenge event that grew out of a pub conversation will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend.
Lost Lakes walker 'probably owes life' to mountain leader group who found him
A chance find by a group practising night navigation in a remote part of the Lake District probably saved a lost walker’s life, rescuers said.
Converted barn to become 'stone tent', Yorkshire Dales planners agree
A field barn in the Yorkshire Dales that was converted into a holiday cottage without permission will be stripped down to be used as a camping barn.
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Thirlmere zipwire firm says consultation showed most in favour of plans
The company behind plans to build two zipwires across Thirlmere in the Lake District said most people who responded to a consultation were in favour of the project.
Walker battered by Storm Ophelia rescued after night on Lakeland fell
A walker who was ‘battered and bruised’ after being blown over by Storm Ophelia’s winds was rescued after spending the night on a Lake District fell.