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Search goes on for missing walker and his dog
The search for a walker missing in the Cairngorms continued into its third day today with more than 30 mountain rescuers being joined by six Search and Rescue Dogs Association handlers and a police search dog.
Trust welcomes islanders' national-park bid
A conservation charity today welcomed the move by the inhabitants of Harris towards turning the area into a national park.
Climbers attract flak after eight-hour rescue
A group of climbers has come in for flak from rescuers who spent eight hours getting them off a Snowdonia crag.
Climbing-centre bid continues after knock-back
The British Mountaineering Council has failed in its bid to establish a national climbing centre in Manchester.
National park crackdown follows rise in illegal off-roading
A 15-year-old biker had his uninsured machine seized during a crackdown on unlawful motor use in a national park.
Warnings signs lead to drop in rescue call-outs
Police and mountain rescuers have hailed as a success signs put up in the Lake District to warn walkers of the potential dangers of fellwalking.
Walker airlifted after 400ft fall in Lakes
A man suffered serious injuries today after falling from England’s third highest mountain. The walker, from Solihull in the West Midlands, fell 1...
Man who cheated death will climb 30,000ft to repay rescuers
It was to be a fairly straightforward day: a seasoned munro-bagger and his son ticking off two more peaks in the quest to complete the full list in a period of five years.
Rescuers find separated walkers after darkness falls
Two fellwalkers were found safe and well after a major search yesterday in the Lake District. The pair, from Southport in Merseyside, separated in ...
Police appeal for sightings of missing walker as search continues
Police in the Highlands say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a walker who is missing in the Cairngorms.
BAA faces fight over airport rail route across common
Airport operator BAA is facing opposition to its plans to route a new rail link to Heathrow across common land.
Snowdon rescue teams in 500ft night-time abseil to reach climber
More than 30 mountain rescuers are taking part in a major operation to save an injured climber on one of Snowdon’s crags.
Islanders press for national-park status
Scotland moved a step closer to gaining its third national park with a vote in favour of the move by inhabitants of Harris.
Bookings boost for walking holiday firm as Brits stay home
The hills of Britain could be busier this summer following another indicator people are opting for holidays at home.
Highland walkers airlifted after night rescue
Two walkers were airlifted to safety after getting lost at night in the Highlands. The pair were reported overdue at 8.55pm last night after goin...
Woman stretchered off Yorkshire's highest peak after fall
A woman had to be carried by stretcher and sled almost two miles after falling from Yorkshire’s highest mountain.
Shoe-factory mountain club wants your hut memories
An outdoors club that was originally formed for workers at a shoe factory wants your help. The K Fellfarers, formerly the walking and climbing club...
Mine owner says: put Wainwright statue on a felltop
A Cumbrian businessman says the proposed statue to the county’s chronicler of the fells should be placed on one of his beloved mountains, rather than in Kendal town centre.