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Injured Lakeland walker airlifted after fall on Hindscarth
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after suffering head and neck injuries in a fall.
Mountaineering Scotland welcomes lifting of stay-local orders for hill-goers
Mountaineering Scotland has welcomed the easing of travel restrictions from Friday, allowing people to travel outside their local area.
Missing man walks to safety during major search in Cheviots
A walker reported missing in the Cheviots managed to make his way to safety while a major search was underway.
Yorkshire Dales national park bosses welcome visitors' return as lockdown eases
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said it is a huge relief to be able to properly welcome visitors back to the area from Monday.
Man suffers vaccine effects during attempt to rescue daughter on Snowdonia mountain
A father on a rescue mission to aid his daughter on a Snowdonia mountain sparked a callout when he began to suffer from the effects of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Second callout in a week to The Cheviot for Northumberland rescuers
Rescuers were called out for the second time in a week to The Cheviot to aid a walker in difficulties.
Walkers rescued after getting lost in mist on the Cheviots
Two walkers who got lost on hills near the England-Scotland border were rescued in an operation lasting almost four hours.
Ambleside plans big switch-off to highlight dark skies' value
A Lake District town will embrace its dark side to emphasise the effects of light pollution. Ambleside’s Big Switch Off also aims to raise awaren...
Completion of Langholm community land buyout paves way for nature reserve
A community buyout of a large tract of land in the Scottish Borders has been completed. The legal transfer of the 5,200 acres of moorland near Lang...
Rescuers find Lakeland walker in wrong valley after she separated from parents
A walker was led to safety by rescuers after becoming separated from her parents on the Lake District fells.
Puppy Louis rescued after falling 300ft in Moffat Hills
A puppy was rescued after surviving a 300ft fall on a Scottish hillside. Police asked for the help of Moffat Mountain Rescue Team on Wednesday afte...
Retailer says camping gear 'flying off shelves' as Britons shun foreign travel
The UK’s biggest outdoors retailer is anticipating a surge in camping as Britons look to holidays at home, with uncertainty continuing over foreign travel.
Keswick outdoors retailer smashes charity target with fellwalking challenge
A Lake District retailer and its customers have raised more than £5,000 for charity with a challenge in which people were encouraged to climb fells.
Vango owner AMG Group cuts ties with boot brand Anatom and sock firm Teko
The company that owns major outdoors brand Vango has cut its ties with a boot brand and a sock firm. AMG Group said it had ended its licensing arra...
Two walkers die in separate incidents in Lomond national park
Rescuers searching for a missing hillwalker in the southern Highlands discovered a man’s body. The 33-year-old was found on Ben A’an in the Tro...
Search for inspiration leads to ankle injury for Lakeland photographer
A man was injured after falling into a beck in the Lake District. Rescuers said the man was looking for photographic inspiration in Launchy Gill ne...
Mountain bothies remain closed despite lockdown easing
The charity that cares for more than 100 mountain shelters said they should only be used in an emergency.
Prepare for your outdoors trips, plead rescuers, as 'stay at home' rule eased
Rescuers in Northumberland are pleading with the public to prepare properly when they head to the outdoors.